For the last 19 years, the Grand Traverse Metro Fire and the Michigan Crossroads Council, has led the community in the remembrance of the horrific acts of September 11, 2001. Hundreds of Scouts, leaders, volunteers, and people from our community have gathered each year to take part in a 9/11 Scout Salute. At sunup our youth and leaders have taken time to stand at salute in respect for those who perished and those who gave so much love and help following the horrific acts of September 11. In coordination with area First Responders, Scouts, and Citizens we will be again holding the Salute at the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department Administration building in Traverse City. This year is the 20th Anniversary of the attacks. We will once again be providing a special 9/11 Salute Patch to all participants. Come join hundreds of Scouts to join the tradition of our salute.

Your unit can sign up by clicking on the register button on the right.

Please make your plans to support this great event! As September 11 is on a Saturday this year, we hope you will register to attend.

Tentative September 11, 2021 Memorial Ceremony Agenda

Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department Administration Building
897 Parsons Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

• 8:30 am - Fire Honor Guard with Boy Scouts Flag Ceremony to lower flags to half staff accompanied by Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums.
• 8:34 am - Opening statement by Master of Ceremonies Chief Pat Parker
• 8:35 am  - Pledge of Allegiance
• 8:36 am - Star Spangled Banner by Adam Dennis (Pastor Harvest Bible Chapel)
• 8:38 am - Opening Prayer by Metro Chaplain Jude Younker
• 8:39 am - Patriotic / Inspirational Words Officer USCG Air Station Traverse City
• 8:46 am  - Moment of Silence - Intro by Chief Parker
• Flight 11 crashes into North Tower.  The attack on our Country begins.
• 8:47 am - 3-3-3 Bell Ceremony Intro by Chief Parker and Metro Honor Guard
• 8:50 am - Amazing Grace – Grand Traverse Pipes & Drums
• 8:55 am - America the Beautiful by Pastor Adam Dennis (Harvest Bible Chapel)
• 8:53 am  - Final Prayer by Metro Chaplain Jude Younker
• 8:55 am  - Dismissal and potential USCG Fly By

For inclement weather, the ceremony will move into the garage facilities at Metro Administration.

For more information or interest in involving your Scout in part of the ceremony, please contact Lt. Gary Francisco at gfrancisco@gtmetrofire.org. There will be a rehearsal a week prior to the event and more information will be distributed for those who email Gary.