STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX (SEPTEMBER 6, 2011) – Arizona will honor the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, at a remembrance ceremony this Sunday, the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the United States of America. The remembrance event will feature Historian Marshall Trimble, Phoenix Bishop Thomas Olmstead and representatives of local firefighters and police. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this opportunity to reflect together on the tragedy of Sept. 11 and honor those who protected us. As part of this remembrance, residents and businesses in downtown Phoenix are being asked to turn off their lights starting at 6:30 p.m. this Sunday in honor of those who were lost on Sept. 11.

9/11: Remembering Our American Heroes Details and Agenda to come

What: Remembrance ceremony for the 10th year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks

When: This Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011; 6:30 p.m.

Where: State Capitol Complex, 1700 W.Washington Phoenix,AZ 85007

For more information: Daniel Scarpinato, Director of Communications, Arizona House of Representatives 602-926-3233 dscarpin@azleg.gov Mike Philipsen, Communications Advisor,Arizona State Senate 602-926-3972 mphilipsen@azleg.gov