9/11 Remembrance in California: Where You Can Take Part

A series of remembrance ceremonies marking the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon are planned throughout California for Sunday.

In Orange County, the bells of the San Juan Capistrano cathedral will chime for the lives lost in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the fields of Pennsylvania. 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 California on Sunday:

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA:

Livermore-Pleasanton:

A remembrance will be held at the Livemore-Pleasanton Fire Department Headquarters/Fire Station 1. In this event, public safety officials, city officials, active duty military officials and veterans will join with members of the public for a 20-minute ceremony in front of the flagpole at LPFD Headquarters. The ceremony will include the LPFD Honor Guard as well as a bagpiper and some brief readings from local dignitaries.

Members of the public are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Remembrance followed by a reception at LPFD Administration. The event will start at 9:00 a.m. at 3560 Nevada Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566.

Marin:

In Marin County, at 6:59 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 — the time of the collapse of the World Trade Center South Tower on Sept. 11, 2001 — the Marin County Sheriff Communications Center will ring down on all Marin fire stations in honor and respect of the 15th anniversary of the tragedy.

Just prior, at 6:58 a.m., community members may choose to join all available fire department personnel, who will assemble in silence and at attention at the flag pole in front of their respective fire stations.

Danville:

The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley along with local veterans’ organizations is hosting the Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at 5 p.m. for the residents of the San Ramon Valley, featuring the family of the pilot of Flight 175. All Wars Memorial, Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville

Union City:

A ceremony honoring the fallen heroes of United Airlines Flight 93 will take place at the Flight 93 Memorial located at Sugar Mill Landing Park in Union City on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Here are more details about what you can expect:

• Mayor Carol Dutra Vernaci will open with a brief statement followed by a moment of silence at 10:03 a.m. (when the flight went down Pacific Time);
• The Union City Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors;
• Mayor Carol Dutra Vernaci and fellow City Councilmembers will read the names of the 40 fallen heroes. As each name is read, a bell will be rung in their honor along with the placing of a single rose on each stone by a local Eagle scouts troop;
• The Eagle scouts will then perform a flag ceremony;
• Congressman Swalwell will speak in honor of the fallen heroes;
• We expect the audience to include community members, city officials, uniformed men and women from both the Union City Police Department and the Alameda County Fire Department and retired veterans from the area;
• No cars can be parked on Dyer St. or Smith St. Parking is available on Courthouse Pl, which is off of Dyer St.;
• Refreshments and light food options will be available after the event.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:

Burbank:

At 6:45 a.m., the Burbank police and fire departments will conduct a 9/11 tribute on the steps of police headquarters, 200 N. Third St.

Manhattan Beach:

The city will host a ceremony at 8:46 a.m. 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.

West Hollywood:

The Russian Advisory Board will host an appearance at 2 p.m. 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.

Beverly Hills:

A ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. 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.

Sherman Oaks:

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. 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.

Laguna Niguel Area:

A memorial ride by motorcyclists will travel starting at 9:30 a.m. from Cook’s Corner to Paul’s Cocktails in Orange and The Ranch in Ladera Ranch, and back to Cook’s Corner.

There will be live bands at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Cook’s Corner is at 19152 Santiago Canyon Road. Information: 949-858-0266 or cookscorners.com

Mission Viejo:

Boy Scout Troop 661 will participate in a traditional flag-retirement ceremony on Patriot Day to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The ceremony is 11 a.m. Sunday in the Kershaw Garden at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 200 Civic Center. Information: 949-470-3061.

Rancho Santa Margarita:

The city’s ceremony will take place 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Plaza, 22112 El Paseo. The event will honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during the war on terrorism. Guest speakers include Mayor Tony Beall, Tom Frost and a Marine 2/5 Commanding Officer. Information: cityofrsm.org.

San Juan Capistrano:

The historic bells of the San Juan Capistrano church will toll for the 9/11 Memorial on September 11, from 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Los Alamitos:

A September 11th Day of Remembrance will take place at the Los Alamitos Fire Station, #23462 Green Ave. in Los Alamitos. From 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Huntington Beach:

The city unveils a $200,000 monument, featuring two pieces of steel recovered from Ground Zero and two 9.5-foot-tall black granite pillars, dedicated to the first responders and victims of the attacks at the Civic Center Plaza, 2000 Main St. Several New York police officers will participate in the 2 to 4 p.m. ceremony and there will be a county air support flyover, memorial music and a posting of a One World Trade Center Flag. Information: 714-536-5511, huntingtonbeachca.gov

American Legion Post 133 is holding its Patriots Day celebration at 6 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, 325 Pacific Coast Highway. The Huntington Beach Police and Fire departments will participate, there will be a three-volley rifle salute, Taps and Amazing Grace will be played, there will be flyover and speakers. Information: 714-536-3855 or huntingtonbeachca.gov

Laguna Beach:

9/11 Pacific Coast Triathlon

This Sunday, September 11, 2016, the 19th Annual Kiwanis Pacific Coast (PC) Triathlon•Duathlon will honor the brave men and women who gave their lives on that sad day. The event race directors, Scott and Kari Davis, will be presenting two beautiful commemorative medals to the City of Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon.

The Kiwanis Pacific Coast Triathlon•Duathlon is a sprint distance triathlon and duathlon. The triathlon event is a 750m swim, 20k bike and 5k run. The duathlon event is a 1.5k run, 20k bike and a 5k run. The race is being held at Crystal Cove State Park this Sunday, September 11, 2016. Race registration is available on Saturday, September 10 at the Race Expo at Crystal Cove. For more information, please visit their website at octriseries.com

Also in Laguna Beach:

9/11 Memorial Service - Members of the City’s Fire, Marine Safety and Police Departments will participate in a memorial service honoring the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our Country. The service will be held at Heisler Park at the City’s 9/11 memorial art work “Semper Memento.” The ceremony is organized by the Orange County Fire Chiefs Association and is timed to coincide with the actual times the attack, beginning at 8:46 a.m. The public is invited to attend this brief service honoring the 2,996 lives that were lost, including 343 New York City Firefighters, 37 Police Officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and 23 New York City Police Officers.

Newport Beach Area:

Pretend City Children’s Museum is holding activities throughout the day for children to show their patriotism and learn more about Sept. 11. Regular admission, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 29 Hubble. Information:pretendcity.org

Lake Forest:

The Lake Forest Fire and Police Departments will perform a Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 11, 2011, from 9 a.m. until 9:30a.m. The ceremony will commemorate fallen comrades and civilians on the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks the United States suffered on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place in Market Square located off Western Avenue north of Deerpath in Lake Forest. The public is welcome to attend.

The 9/11 Community Remembrance will provide an opportunity for the fire & police departments and community members to recognize the many acts of heroism, bravery and generosity, which reflect back so strongly on all Americans since that day. This ceremony will be a salute to community leaders, civic officials, military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, public works, park district, and citizens alike.

For questions or more information contact Battalion Chief Mike Gallo, Lake Forest Fire Department at (847) 810.3866.

Irvine:

OCFA Commemorates the 15th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the OCFA headquarters and all fire stations. A moment of silence, and speakers at the Irvine facility: 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine, at the Orange County Memorial at the Main Entrance. Speakers include: OCFA Fire Chief Jeff Bowman, OCFA Board Chair Gene Hernandez, OCFA Board Vice-Chair Beth Swift, and Third Dist. OC Supervisor and Board Director Todd Spitzer. 8:50 a.m.

San Diego:

The San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb begins with a ceremony at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Teams of firefighters, police officers, military personnel and civilians will join together in a spirit of remembrance and courage to honor the memories of those lost 15 years ago. Then teams and individuals will climb 110 flights of stairs, the same number as in the twin towers, wearing the name of a fallen emergency responder whose life was lost on that day.

"We climb in memory, and to honor each of the fallen 343 FDNY, 23 NYPD, and 37 Port Authority heroes, and to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by firefighters everywhere."

San Diego:

The San Diego Padres, in a home game against the Colorado Rockies at 1:40 p.m. PST on Sunday at Petco Park, will serve as a Salute to Veterans presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. On the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Sunday’s salute will honor not only military veterans, but first responders.

Arrive early for pregame ceremonies. Elements of the day will include:

• All players, coaches and umpires will wear an American flag patch on their caps with MLB donating royalties received from sales of the caps to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the Flight 93 Memorial
• Military veterans who have served pre- and post-9/11 will be joined by local first responders as they line the baselines during the pregame ceremony.
• The 2015-2016 Veteran of the Year, Retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer Ed Berger, will ring the ceremonial bell to begin the pregame ceremonies.
• Nine local student veterans will take the field to greet Padres starters at each position during the pregame ceremony.
• Agent Alicia Chudy from the Chula Vista Police Department will perform Sunday’s national anthem, which will be followed by a flyover by a San Diego Fire-Rescue helicopter.
• Retired U.S. Navy Commander Abe Thompson performing "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch.

National City:

Various observances of the 15th anniversary of 9/11 will be held in National City. A breakfast and remembrance ceremony will take place at Fire Station 34, 343 E. 16th St.

El Cajon:

At 10 a.m., a ceremony will be held at Centennial Plaza in El Cajon, 200 Civic Center Way.

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