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‘Even in the aftermath of unimaginable loss, there still can be hope’: Reeves Park marks 9/11

by Sep 12, 2026
Local residents gathered Friday evening at 9/11 Memorial Park on Sound Avenue to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, sharing memories of lost loved ones.

Riverhead remembers two local heroes who lost their lives trying to save others on Sept. 11, 2001

by Sep 12, 2022
The Riverhead community marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with a candlelight walk and a remembrance service at the 9-11 Memorial Park on Sound Avenue.

Healing and hope 16 years after America’s day of terror

by Sep 12, 2017
“It’s always an emotional day, always very tough," said Bob Kelly of Reeves Park, retired NYC firefighter whose younger brother, also a city firefighter, was killed in the collapse of the South Tower.

This one’s personal: Reeves Park gathers for annual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony

by Sep 12, 2016
The Riverhead community of Reeves Park, which lost two firefighter residents in the 2001 World Trade Center attack, gathered for its annual memorial ceremony last night. Photos.

Riverhead will mark anniversary of terror attacks with candlelight service at 9-11 Memorial Park on Sound Avenue

by Sep 7, 2015
Friday marks the 14th anniversary of the terror attacks that claimed more than 3,000 lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Local residents will gather at 6:30 p.m. Friday for a candlelight remembrance procession and ceremony.