Monmouth County to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook

The Monmouth County Park System is hosting a Memorial Ceremony at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11 at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, home of the County’s 9/11 Memorial.  All are invited to attend this ceremony.  Speakers include Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder and Park System Liaison Lillian G. Burry.  Music will be provided by the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch with Gabby Cinque singing.  The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard will take part in the ceremony with Sheriff Shaun Golden leading the Pledge of Allegiance.  The ceremony is held rain or shine.  The Park System is extending Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook’s hours until 11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, September 9-11, to provide additional opportunities to visit the County’s 9/11 Memorial. For more information about the Memorial Ceremony or the County’s 9/11 Memorial, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.