BROWARD COUNTY, FL – The Broward County Aviation Department will host a Patriot Day Commemoration on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The "We Will Never Forget" ceremony will begin at 8:30AM in Terminal 1, Lower Level (Baggage Claim) at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Speakers will include Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen, FLL CEO/Director of Aviation Mark E. Gale, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Security Director Jason Martin, and U.S. Customs & Border Protection Acting Director Stephen Silvestri.

Special guests include the Police Pipe and Drum Corps of Florida (Bagpipe Troupe), the Broward Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, and the TSA Honor Guard and Choir. Transportation Security Officer Janielle Gordon will perform the National Anthem.

The permanent 9/11 Memorial in Terminal 1 includes these artifacts:

•    A fragment of the World Trade Center's South Tower.
•    A helmet of a New York Fire Department firefighter who took part in the World Trade Center recovery effort.
•    An American flag donated by Retired Lieutenant Colonel Michael F. Janzen, USAF. Following the attacks, he tucked the flag inside the cockpit of his F-15C
before each mission to remind himself of his sacred duty to protect the borders of the U.S.

Media interested in covering this event should contact FLL's Public Information Officer Greg Meyer. 

About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The Aviation Department is a self-supporting department of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. It does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. In 2018, the Airport ranked 18th in the United States in total passenger traffic and 10th in international passengers. With more than 350 departures a day, the Airport offers nonstop service to 85 U.S. cities and global connectivity to more than 62 international destinations in 33 countries. The Aviation Department also operates the North Perry Airport, a general aviation airport for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or visit fll.net.

DATE: September 6, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
PHONE: 954-359-6116
EMAIL: gmeyer@broward.org