The United Community Civic Association held its September 11th Candlelight “Memorial of Music” on Friday, September 12, at McManus Memorial Park (81st Street and Ditmars Blvd. in Astoria Heights), “To remember, glorify, and celebrate with song and prayer the thousands of innocent souls lost on September 11, 2001.” This was the 24th Anniversary commemoration.

The event is hosted annually by the United Community Civic Association (UCCA), together with the Port Authority of NY & NJ, welcoming all religious denominations. Complimentary candles and wreaths were provided courtesy of UCCA member Gus Antonopoulos.

The following is a description of the 24th Anniversary 9/11 Candlelight Memorial of Music:

Honor Guards and Pipes ceremoniously marched into place to a drumbeat.

“Ladies and Gentlema

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