City Commercial Core in Kitchener in Waterloo Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
World Trade Center
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 31, 2024
1. World Trade Center Marker
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 claimed 2,917 lives including 343 FDNY Firefighters, 60 Police Officers and 8 Paramedics
Kitchener Connection
Kitchener Fire and the community responded to New York City's 9-11 call for help less than a week after the attacks. Emergency responders assisted in the delivery of vital equipment directly to Ground Zero, where it was immediately put to use. $300,000 was raised for Fire Fighter Widows & Children's Fund, with fraternal support from the Kitchener Fire Fighters attending many of the 343 FDNY funeral or memorial services. On October 12, 2002, Kitchener Fire attended the FDNY's Memorial Day at Madison Square Gardens, as well as the 2011 World Police Fire Games, hosted by New York City.
Memories
A unique close-up perspective photo of the WTC South Tower facade taken on August 16, 1998. having been featured in Art Business News Magazine, CTV News and the Waterloo Chronicle. Donated by Photographer Richard Sloos. The photo captures the reflection of the WTC North Tower and is featured at the Gallery on the Grand and Kitchener Fire Headquarters (21/500).
Hope
"Everyone is passionate about something. I am passionate about sharing the stories of September 11th and about emphasizing the importance that education plays
this page online
Lee Ielpi, President, September Hth Families Association Tribute Center Retired FDNY Fire Fighter who lost and helped carry out the remains of his son Jonathan (FDNY).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 43° 27.229′ N, 80° 29.115′ W. Marker is in Kitchener, Ontario, in Waterloo Region. It is in City Commercial Core. Marker is at the intersection of Queen Street North and Otto Street, on the right when traveling north on Queen Street North. The marker is in Civic Square Park, at the Firefighter’s Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Queen St N, Kitchener ON N2H 6P7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Lyon Mackenzie King, 1874-1950 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Waterloo County Registry Office (about 210 meters away); Waterloo County (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Kitchener Cenotaph (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); St. Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic Parish (approx. half a kilometer away); Centennial of Victoria Park (1896-1996) (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Woodside
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 31, 2024
2. World Trade Center Marker
Also see . . . The Canadian Encyclopedia - 9/11 and Canada.
The terrorist attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001 had an immediate and profound impact on Canada. Twenty-four Canadians died in what became known as the "9/11" attacks. When the US closed its airspace, hundreds of planes carrying thousands of passengers were diverted to Canadian airports.(Submitted on April 2, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, March 31, 2024
3. Kitchener Firefighter’s Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
