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Ridgewood Remembers the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: Honoring the 12 Local Lives Lost and How to Visit the Library’s Moving “Portraits” Memorial Exhibit

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Ridgewood Remembers: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of September 11

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Ridgewood NJ, Twenty-five years after the solemn morning of September 11, 2001, the Village of Ridgewood continues to honor, remember, and reflect on the tragic events that altered our nation forever.

The 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center serves as a poignant reminder of resilience, unity, and shared memory across Bergen County and beyond. For our local community, September 11 is a deeply personal day dedicated to remembering the 12 Ridgewood residents who went to work that morning and never came home.

Honoring Ridgewood’s 12 Fallen Residents

On this milestone 25th anniversary, we hold in our hearts the 12 neighbors, friends, parents, and family members from Ridgewood who perished in the World Trade Center attacks:

  • Richard M. Blood, Jr.

  • Michael T. Carroll

  • Daniel F. McGinley, Jr.

  • James Donald Munhall

  • Charles A. Murphy

  • Steven B. Paterson

  • Michael V. San Phillip

  • Bruce Edward Simmons

  • Steven F. Strobert

  • Gina Sztejnberg

  • Jon C. Vandevander

  • Christopher W. Wodenshek

Their legacies remain an indelible part of Ridgewood’s history and community spirit.

Visit the “Portraits” Exhibit at the Ridgewood Public Library

To give residents an opportunity for quiet reflection and remembrance, the Ridgewood Public Library is hosting the annual “Portraits” exhibit.

Throughout September—and specifically on September 11—community members are invited to visit the exhibit to view photographs, personal stories, and family tributes celebrating the lives of our 12 fallen neighbors.

Whether you pause for a few moments on September 11 or stop by during the month, taking time to view the “Portraits” memorial ensures that the memory of those lost continues to shine brightly.

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