Stop the Celebrations on Sacred 9/11 Date

To the Editor:

With the 20th anniversary of the horrifically painful events of 9/11 barely in our rearview, we and so many others remain appalled at the lack of consideration and respect shown by the leadership of many local municipalities, including Barnegat, regarding the “hosting” of community celebratory events, such as Pirate’s Day, on the most solemn date of 9/11.

To those who may have not suffered pain or personal loss, perhaps this date is not as meaningful as it is to those who have.

September 29, 2021