This year's 9/11 Remembrance Service in Tamaqua will also pay tribute to its founder, Cecilia "Jackie" Jones. Jones, who worked with her daughters to create the annual event for the one year anniversary of the terror attacks, passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer.

The South Ward Playground hosted the first service, which was later moved to the former Tamaqua Community Center to accommodate the large crowds who wanted to pay tribute to the men and women lost on that September day. After the community center was sold, the event moved to the Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, as the playground was undergoing renovations. Once the renovations were completed, the event returned to its original home.Jones served as the guiding force and president of the playground association for decades. She was tireless in her support of children and was known as "Nanny Jones" by hundreds of children.Former Tamaqua Mayor Richard Hadesty will again serve as master of ceremonies, continuing a 13-year tradition. Pastor Ed Noftz of New Life Assembly Church will provide the invocation. Scheduled participants also include: Major Sharon Whispell of the Tamaqua Salvation Army, George Haldeman of the South Ward Fire Company, vocalist Dolinda Linkhorst, state Rep. Jerry Knowles, Tamaqua Council President Micah Gursky, Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman, Schuylkill County Commissioners George Halcovage Jr. and Gary Hess, District Magistrate Stephen Bayer, Tamaqua Mayor Chris Morrison, the American Legion Riders, Andrew Leibenguth, Emma Weaver and Nick Boyle. Becky Hartranft and D.J. Fredericks will play taps.The public is welcome and encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The service will begin at 6 p.m. The playground is located at Penn and Oak Streets in Tamaqua.