To commemorate the first anniversary of September 11, a monument is being dedicated at Rath Park on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. by the United Clergy of Franklin Square All are invited to attend.

On Sunday, Sept 15, at 1:30 p.m., a dedication ceremony will take place at Hall's Pond Park to honor those West Hempstead residents who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. West Hempstead's many service organizations, spearheaded by the Kiwanis Club, will participate in the commemoration.

"It is extremely important to us, as a community, that each and every person who lost his or her life on that day be properly honored," said Niiki

Stamatas Thaw, speaking on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of West Hempstead.

All residents and friends of the West Hempstead community are invited to join their neighbors at Hall's Pond park (intersection of Nassau Boulevard and Hempstead Avenue) for the ceremony.