The Niles Daily Star has compiled a comprehensive schedule of area events held this week to remember Sept. 11:

Andrews University events
Andrews University is remembering the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a weeklong series of events, “Memories of Sacrifice, Reasons for Hope,” Sept. 4–11. All events are free and open to the public.
Among remaining events include the exhibit, “Memories of Sacrifice, Reasons for Hope: Post 9-11 Reflections,” which will be on display through Sunday.
On Sunday, there will be a gathering at the U.S. flagpole on the University Green at 8:30 a.m. Join the nation in prayer and a moment of silence and receive a small U.S. flag. Together participants will walk to the university entrance, where they will plant flags. At 8:46 a.m., the time when the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center, there will be a moment of silence remembering all those who were lost on 9-11. The week of events will conclude with the “Remembering 9-11 Commemorative Concert,” an emphasis of hope and patriotism through music and readings, at the Howard Performing Arts Center. This fitting concert will be performed by Andrews University choral ensembles, the Symphony Orchestra and the Wind Symphony. Special guests include U.S. Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan’s 6th District; Milt Richter, Berrien Springs village president; Niels-Erik Andreasen, president of Andrews University; and Dwight K. Nelson, senior pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church.

Buchanan Commons service
The Buchanan American Legion Post 51 and the Buchanan Area Ministerial Association will conduct a Patriot Day, 9-11 Community-wide Service of Remembrance Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Buchanan Commons.
A commemoration ceremony will honor the victims of the attacks and first responders.
The ceremony will also honor the military personnel who have died in the battle against terrorism.
An offering will be taken to provide a memorial scholarship fund for the children of service men and women killed while on duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
The ceremony will include songs of remembrance and a celebration and brief presentations by veterans, clergy and representatives of the police and fire departments.
The service will conclude with a 21-gun salute and taps.

Lest We Forget memorial tribute
A memorial tribute will feature rousing music by the Southshore Concert Band at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center Mainstage in Benton Harbor.
There will be a 25-minute visual and musical presentation by the concert band and they have requested no applause during this time. Afterward, four speakers — Jim Kesterke, former Berrien Springs police chief; Hank Richmond, veteran, retired from the Pentagon; Gary Blied, veteran, airline pilot; and Johnny Barreiro, retired from New York Police Department — will each reflect on Ground Zero, The Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93 from their own personal experience. If scheduling allows for attendance, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton will express the nation’s resolve to defeat terrorism.
Jim Cassidy will emcee as we honor the losses of 9-11. Under the direction of Dale Reuss, the two-hour program of patriotic favorites also includes a stirring musical memorial to the 9-11 attack: “Rushmore” by Alfred Reed; “The Light Eternal” by James Swearingen; “Amazing Grace” by Frank Ticheli and “As All the Heavens Were a Bell” by Jay Babcock. The program will conclude with patriotic music.
Advance tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under; children on laps are free. Advance tickets are available at Martin’s Super Market in both St. Joseph and Stevensville, as well as from Lest We Forget members. Day of show only, tickets will be available at the Mendel Box Office at a cost of $12.
Contact Don Alsbro at (269) 925-7176 or dealsbro@sbcglobal.net for more information or advance tickets.

Fairland Christian Church memorial service
On Sunday at 10:45 a.m., Fairland Christian Church, 1811 River Bluff, Niles will honor the men and women who are protecting the people of the Niles community, including the Niles Fire Department, Niles Police Department, Niles Township Fire Department and Howard Township Fire Department.

Howard Township Fire Department service
The Howard Township Fire Department will host a memorial service to honor the 10-year anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks at 1 p.m. Sunday. A banner will be included in a time capsule that will be buried at the ceremony.
A plaque in memory of all the lives lost on 9-11 will also be unveiled.

Lake Michigan College to host 9-11 survivor, author
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Lake Michigan College is hosting a series of presentations by New York Times best-selling author and World Trade Center survivor Michael Hingson. He will share his incredible story of survival during four presentations and book signings Monday at:
• Mendel Center, Grand Upton Hall, 7:45 to 9 a.m., book signing to follow
• South Haven Campus, Campus Lobby, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Napier Avenue Campus, Academic Building, Blue Lecture Hall, Room D-105, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Bertrand Crossing Campus, Room BC-109, 6 to 7 p.m.
The presentations are free to attend and open to the public, but a reservation is required. Community members who would like to attend one of the four presentations are asked to contact Kathy Tebell at (269) 927-6197, or Janette Yergeau at (269) 927-8100 ext. 5266.
Hingson’s book, “Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust,” recounts how his guide dog, Roselle, guided him and a group of people down 1,463 steps from the 78th floor of Tower One of the World Trade Center to safety, moments before the building collapsed on Sept.11.

Pax Christi service
Pax Christi of Southwestern Michigan is hosting a service of remembrance and reflection to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks; honor those who died; and reflect on the healing that is necessary to overcome these acts of violence.
The service will be Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater, Niles, where Pax Christi will gather to remember, reflect and to seek healing and a new and nonviolent direction in dealing with those we call enemies. All people are welcome.
Pax Christ of Southwestern Michigan is part of Pax Christi USA, which strives to create a world that reflects the peace of Christ by exploring, articulating and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. This work begins in personal life and extends to communities of reflection and action to transform structures of society. Pax Christi USA rejects war, preparations for war and every form of violence and domination. It advocates primacy of conscience, economic and social justice and respect for creation.

Ride to Remember Our Fallen Heroes
Berrien County Riders will host its 11th Annual Ride to Remember Our Fallen Heroes Sunday at noon at the Berrien County Courthouse.
The ride circles through Berrien and Cass counties. All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Berrien County Chapter for local disaster relief.
The guest speaker this year will be U.S. Rep. Fred Upton. The Royalton Township Fire Department has offered to mount the beam from the World Trade Center currently located at the American Red Cross office in St. Joseph on its pumper truck and take it on the ride so that everyone in the communities along the route can view the piece.
All motorcycles are welcome.
Registration will be from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15; checks may be made payable to the American Red Cross.
The courthouse is located at the corner of Main and Port streets in St. Joseph.
For more information, call Tom Woltman at (269) 925-74656.

Riverfront Park memorial and music event
Community members are invited to help read the names of the 9-11 terrorist attack victims during a memorial and music event Sunday at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater in Niles.
The public may sign up at the park to read names. It will begin at 2 p.m., and a non-denominational faith service will follow the reading.
The memorial event is being held in conjunction with Pax Christi of Southwestern Michigan’s annual 9-11 service at the park at 8 p.m. The service of remembrance and reflection is being held to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks; honor those who died; and reflect on the healing that is necessary to overcome these acts of violence.
Headlining the musical acts performing Sunday will be The David Mayfield Parade, who will play at 6 p.m. The evening’s music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and play until the Pax Christi service, then start again at 9 p.m.
The 9-11 event will be held rain or shine, Majerek said.

St. Mark Catholic Church Mass
St. Mark Catholic Church is having a special Mass Sunday at 10 a.m. to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 and to honor police, fire, emergency medical technicians and their families, friends and supporters.
A reception brunch following Mass in the Parish Hall. All are invited. St. Mark’s Church is located at 3 North 19th St., Niles.