Patch Pic of the Day

'We Will Never Forget'

On the 11th anniversary of 9/11, a tour of Midtown's American Red Cross facilities results in the discovery of Tuesday's Patch Pic of the Day.

Today’s Midtown Patch Pic of the Day is actually three photographs that were snapped during a tour of the American Red Cross Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter headquarters, located at 1955 Monroe Drive in Midtown, on Tuesday. The pictures are of a trio of mix-media artworks at the facility depicting images and words inspired by 9/11. It was unclear by examining the pieces just who produced them and a small sampling of Red Cross staff also produced no answers. However, in the spirit of remembrance of the date in U.S. history, the art works were indeed beautiful, inspiring and are featured here. The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and …

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Atlanta Remembers September 11

Eleven years have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America and ceremonies are scheduled nationally and locally to remember the day, honor the victims and celebrate the actions of Americans in the aftermath of the attacks.

Tuesday is the 11-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks that brought down the World Trade Center in New York City and damaged the Pentagon.  Ceremonies are scheduled nationally and locally to remember the day, honor the victims and celebrate the actions of Americans in the aftermath of the attacks. But now that it's more than 10 years since the attacks, there is a quieter approach to the anniversary. Those in public safety, however, will never forget. On Monday in downtown, members of the Atlanta fire and police departments gathered for a ceremony that centered on the first responders who were among those who perished in the attacks. On Tuesday on the Georgia Tech campus, there will be a 9/11 memorial service honoring those who died 11…

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Timothy Darnell

1:22 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012

My wife and I were in Alaska when 9/11 happened. After the initial shock wore off, my first thought was much this attack would change the way we traveled, and went about our business and our lives. My second thought was, how long would it take before we began forgetting the magnitude of such an incident. It didn't take very long.   more ›

Life After Sept. 11: Stories From Our Region

As Patch recognizes the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, here are some images of those who were impacted from those events.

As Patch recognizes the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, here are the images of some of those in our community whose lives were affected by the events of a decade ago. Navy Sailor Saw 9/11 Attack From Sea. A Firefighter's Living Memorial to Sept. 11. Tragedy of Sept. 11 Led to a Passion for Sustainable Gardening. 9/11 Attacks Spark Resident's Journey From Dislike of Islam to Convert. Mom Saw 9/11 Plane Hit, Died Three Months Later. 9/11 Memory: 'Is This Really Happening?' Two Friends Say Sept. 11 Felt Like a Call to Action. 'New York Was Empty.' Emory Prof Edits Book on Jewish Perspective of 9/11. An Ashford Park Resident Remembers Friends Who Died Saving Others. Remembering Sept. 11. 'It Changed My Life. These photos are a local …

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Daily 10

Daily PatchCast: Storm Damage, More Teachers Wanted, Behind the Scenes at Dragon*Con

The day's top headlines for Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Car Hits Utility Pole, Blocks Road. Heavy Rains Leak Through Hawthorne Elementary's Roof. Edwards Wants to Hire Five New Kindergarten Teachers. Demolition Starts on Former Filling Station. Life After Sept. 11: Our Region's Stories. What Really Goes On At Dragon*Con.

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Daily PatchCast: Lee Hammers Atlanta, Bieber Fever, 9/11 Rememberances

The day's top headlines for Monday, September 5, 2011

Lee Soaks Buckhead Areas. Rain Doesn't Dampen Avondale Estates 5K. 2010 Census Shows Labor Force is Changing. Newcomb Named Chattahoochee Tech Interim President. Bieber Fever Strikes Avondale. Tucker Soccer Kicking Off For Fall. Where Were You On Sept. 11, 2001?

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Daily PatchCast: DeKalb Restaurant Controversies, A New 9/11 Memorial, and a Pink Christmas in July

The day's top headlines for Monday, July 18, 2011.

Dash Receives Complaints From Neighbors, County. A Hot New Poncey-Highland Spot Under Construction. Tucker To Be Home of 9/11 Memorial. American Legion Post 66 Hosts Deployment Ceremony. Southwest Atlanta Artist at High Museum. Pink Christmas in July.

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