9/11 Remembered Across Los Angeles County

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — A series of remembrance ceremonies marking the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon are planned in the Southland for Sunday.

More than 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, including a large number of first responders.

"We see it every single day in our fire services, in our military and Coast Guard," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said at a ceremony in Elysian Park on Friday. "We understand that when people put on a uniform and wear a badge, it's just theirs for a temporary moment in time. They become the guardian angels for each one of us, not knowing what may happen.

"And every one of them steps forward voluntarily," he said.

Here are when and where the 9/11 remembrance ceremonies will take place in Los Angeles County on Sunday:

• 6:45 a.m. BURBANK - The Burbank police and fire departments will conduct a 9/11 tribute on the steps of police headquarters. 200 N. Third St.
• 8:46 a.m. MANHATTAN BEACH - The city will host a ceremony to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. City officials, staff, police and fire personnel will attend. 9/11 Memorial, Corner of 15th Street and Valley Drive.
• 2 p.m. WEST HOLLYWOOD - The Russian Advisory Board will host an appearance by the "American Singing Lady Liberty" Aida Vedischeva, who will perform as a tribute to the lost lives on 9/11 and celebrate the heroes involved. Park Public Meeting Room, Council Chamber, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
• 5 p.m. BEVERLY HILLS - A ceremony will be held to mark the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honor the heroes involved. The ceremony will include a wreath-laying, songs by the Beverly Hills High School Madrigals and a Police Department color guard. Fire Department, 445 N. Rexford Drive.
• 6:30 p.m. SHERMAN OAKS - A memorial service will be held to observe the 15th anniversary of 9/11 at the 9/11 Memorial Fountain in front of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Fire Station 88, 5101 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

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