09/12/2026
In solemn remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, members of the Howland Rotary Club gathered at Richard E. Orwig Park this morning to pay tribute to the lives lost and the heroes who emerged.
This morning’s ceremony was a deeply moving experience of community and reflection.
Key moments included personal remembrances from our own President Gary, and fellow speakers James Pantalone and James Lapola. Their stories grounded us in the enduring human impact of that day.
Rotarian Pastor Erica led the gathering in prayer and provided the closing benediction, offering a message of hope and strength. It was a powerful reminder to Remember. Reflect. Recommit. as we carry the memory of that day forward.