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Ephrata Proclaims Sept. 11 as Day of Remembrance & Service

Friday, September 11, 2026

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Ephrata Mayor Steve Oliver signed a proclamation designating Sept. 11, 2026, as a Day of Remembrance and Service, encouraging residents to honor 9/11 victims and first responders through reflection and community service.

The proclamation, signed Sept. 2, recognizes the sacrifices of military members, police, firefighters, and emergency responders. Oliver stated the city felt it important to formally recognize the anniversary and emphasized that "people died. Lots of people died. Good people, innocent people."

A Patriot Day ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday on the front lawn of the Grant County Courthouse, featuring tributes to 9/11 victims and local emergency personnel.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2026/sep/11/ephrata-proclamation-honors-911-victims-calls-for-service/

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Ephrata Mayor Steve Oliver signed a proclamation designating Sept. 11, 2026, as a Day of Remembrance and Service“Mayor Steve Oliver signed the proclamation Sept. 2, memorializing those who died in the attacks and recognizing the sacrifices made by military members, police officers, firefighters and emergency responders.”
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The proclamation, signed Sept. 2, recognizes the sacrifices of military members, police, firefighters, and emergency responders“Mayor Steve Oliver signed the proclamation Sept. 2, memorializing those who died in the attacks and recognizing the sacrifices made by military members, police officers, firefighters and emergency responders.”
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Oliver stated the city felt it important to formally recognize the anniversary“Oliver said the city felt it was important to formally recognize the anniversary and the sacrifices made by those who serve.”
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Oliver emphasized that 'people died. Lots of people died. Good people, innocent people.'“"People died. Lots of people died. Good people, innocent people," he said.”
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A Patriot Day ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday on the front lawn of the Grant County Courthouse“The mayor will read the proclamation during a public Patriot Day ceremony hosted by American Legion Art Semro Post/Unit 28 at 5:30 p.m. Friday on the front lawn of the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata.”
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The ceremony will feature tributes to 9/11 victims and local emergency personnel“The ceremony will include tributes to those killed in the attacks and to local police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel who continue serving communities across Grant County.”