Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the greater Atlanta community is invited to come together in remembrance—and turn that remembrance into action.

On Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will gather at Marietta National Cemetery to participate in the 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance, a nationwide effort honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, as well as the military members and first responders who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.

During the event, volunteers will help clean and restore headstones and beautify the cemetery grounds. Families are encouraged to participate together, making the day an opportunity for younger generations to learn about September 11 while experiencing firsthand the importance of service and remembrance.

The Marietta event is part of a nationwide initiative organized by Carry The Load in partnership with G.E.H.A. and the National Cemetery Administration. Volunteers will participate in similar service projects at more than 140 cemeteries across the country, the majority of them national cemeteries where American veterans have been laid to rest.

The 25th anniversary of 9/11 offers a particularly meaningful opportunity to remember those who were lost while honoring the extraordinary spirit of unity, sacrifice and service demonstrated by first responders, members of the military and everyday Americans following the attacks.

For East Cobb and greater Atlanta residents, the event provides a simple, hands-on way to pay tribute close to home.
Participation is free, family-friendly and open to the public, but advance registration is required through Carry The Load.

9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance
Saturday, September 12
10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Marietta National Cemetery
500 Washington Avenue NE
Marietta, GA 30060

Registration: Visit CarryTheLoad.org and select the Patriot Day/9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance event to register.
Whether volunteering individually, with friends or as a family, participants can spend a few hours serving those who served—and help ensure the sacrifices of September 11 are never forgotten.