Monroe County Breaks Ground on 9/11 Memorial

Monroe County officials and community leaders broke ground on a new 9/11 memorial at Gary Beikirch Park in Rochester. The monument aims to honor lives lost and celebrate first responders’ bravery while educating future generations. County Executive Adam Bello and Sheriff Todd Baxter emphasized the importance of memory, especially as younger generations grow up without firsthand recollections of the event. The memorial will open on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in 2026. Organizers hope it fosters understanding, reflection, and continued dialogue around the tragic day and the heroes it created.

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Source: Rochester First