September 2018

the folks we lost never be forgotten, whether they were
firefighters, civilians, all of them.”
What sets this unique exhibit apart is the depth it provides,
especially for younger visitors. Every generation deals with
the disassociation of prior events, and for many of the young
adults born after 2001, the 9/11 terrorist attacks are no
exception.
“Two years ago for the 15th anniversary I went into the
high schools, and when you look in the history books on
what they write about 9/11, it’s like me reading about Pearl
Harbor,” recounted Orlando. “They don’t know. It’s important
to educate our kids. There’s so much horror but there’s so
much good that can come out of it. You have to look at how
we can utilize this awful tragedy and make some good come
out of it.”
Every part of this memorial is meant to preserve the sanctity
of the lives lost in 2001. Even the people who guide visitors
through the trailer are retired firefighters.
“[The foundation] educates; they go to places where people
maybe can’t afford to go to New York to really see the full
scope of what happened and how people were affected,”
Orlando said. “Our city has really dedicated itself to always
doing something. Always educate, go after the schools,
make sure we do something on 9/11 so that we can not only
memorialize our residents that we lost, but also keep their
memory alive by educating these young kids.” P
If you go
What: Helping to preserve the memory of those lost in
the terrorist attacks of September 11th, the Never Forget
9/11 Mobile Exhibit is a 30-minute walkthrough tour
featuring artifacts from the World Trade Center, as well as
interactive videos and recordings of that day. Hear from
real first responders as they help tour you through the
1,000-foot trailer designated to housing an on-the-road
memorial to the heroes of New York.
When: September 11, from 2 to 8pm, and September
12, from 4 to 8pm.
Where: The mobile exhibit will be at 2601 Coral Springs
Drive, in the parking area between the Public Safety
Building and Coral Springs Gymnasium.
Admission: Tickets are free and they will be available
to reserve on Eventbrite. Residents should continue to
check the city’s website for exact dates of availability.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your reserved ticket
time.
For information: Gina Orlando can be reached at
954-344-1147, or visit the event’s Facebook page.
Residents are encouraged to text 888-777 with the key
word – 911EXHIBIT – to receive updates on the event.
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