Roselle Park 9/11 Remembrance Service 2026

Roselle Park will mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks with a remembrance service on September 11, 2026, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Kelly-Kaulfers Memorial Park. The service will bring together community members, local and state leaders, clergy, and residents to honor the lives lost and reflect on the strength demonstrated in the face of tragedy.

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Service Details and Program

The service will open with remarks from Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr., setting the tone for the evening's remembrance and reflection. "This remembrance service is a time for us to reflect on the lives lost and the strength shown in the face of tragedy," Signorello said. "As a community, we come together to honor the memory of those who lost their lives, and ensure they are never forgotten."

The Roselle Park Police Honor Guard will post the colors, opening the formal service with respect and ceremony.

Spiritual Leadership

Reverend Father Paul J. Prevosto of Roselle Park's Church of the Assumption will deliver the invocation, offering spiritual grounding for the community gathering. Pastor Jisu Ahn of Roselle Park's Community United Methodist Church will close the service with a benediction, bringing spiritual closure to the evening's remembrance.

The participation of both clergy members reflects Roselle Park's interfaith community and shared commitment to honoring those lost.

Musical Performances

Tiffany Narvaez of Roselle Park will perform the national anthem. Mikaela Munoz-Guzman will perform "God Bless America," contributing patriotic musical recognition during the service.

The Roselle Park High School Marching Band, directed by Andrew Williamson, will perform Taps, the traditional military tribute honoring those who have died. Taps represents a solemn musical acknowledgment of sacrifice and loss.

Moment of Silence

The service will include a moment of silence, allowing community members to reflect individually on the lives lost and their personal connections to September 11, 2001.

September 11, 2001 and Community Connection

September 11, 2001, claimed nearly 3,000 lives in coordinated attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and a flight over Pennsylvania. The attacks represent a defining moment in American history and continue to shape national consciousness 25 years later.

Roselle Park's connection to 9/11 is personal: resident John G. Ueltzhoeffer lost his life in the attacks. The local connection transforms the national tragedy into community loss, making remembrance particularly significant for Roselle Park residents who knew him and continue to honor his memory.

25th Anniversary Significance

Twenty-five years mark a significant milestone, offering opportunity for reflection on how much has changed since 2001 and how much remains: continued grief for families, ongoing resilience in communities, and sustained commitment to remembrance.

The 25th anniversary acknowledges the passage of time while reinforcing that those lost are not forgotten and their memory endures.

Community Participation

Local and state leaders will join in the service, demonstrating political and civic commitment to remembrance and honoring those lost. Community members are invited to attend and participate in the service, bringing together diverse members of Roselle Park to remember collectively.

Kelly-Kaulfers Memorial Park

Kelly-Kaulfers Memorial Park serves as the location for Roselle Park's remembrance service, providing a community gathering space for this significant commemoration.

Reflection and Resilience

Remembrance services create structured opportunities for communities to process shared loss, honor sacrifice, and reaffirm commitment to collective memory. The Roselle Park service reflects how communities continue to observe September 11 decades after the attacks, ensuring that those lost are remembered and their sacrifice recognized.

For Roselle Park residents and others affected by 9/11, the September 11 remembrance service provides a time and place for community gathering, personal reflection, and collective honoring of those lost.

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FAQ

Q: When is Roselle Park's 9/11 remembrance service?
A: Friday, September 11, 2026, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Kelly-Kaulfers Memorial Park.

Q: What will happen during the service?
A: The Mayor will open with remarks, the Police Honor Guard will post colors, clergy will offer invocation and benediction, musicians will perform the national anthem and God Bless America, and the high school band will perform Taps. A moment of silence is included.

Q: Who is performing music?
A: Tiffany Narvaez (national anthem), Mikaela Munoz-Guzman ("God Bless America"), and the Roselle Park High School Marching Band (Taps).

Q: Is the service open to the public?
A: Yes. Community members are invited to attend and participate in remembrance.

Q: Does Roselle Park have a personal connection to 9/11?
A: Yes. Roselle Park resident John G. Ueltzhoeffer lost his life in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Q: How many people died on September 11, 2001?
A: Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the coordinated attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and a flight over Pennsylvania.

Q: Why is the 25th anniversary significant?
A: 25 years mark a major milestone reflecting on how much has changed since 2001 while reaffirming that those lost are remembered and not forgotten.

Q: Will local and state leaders attend?
A: Yes. Local and state leaders will join in remembering those lost in the attacks.