Ten-Year Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks This Sunday

Two twisted, torn pieces of rusted metal -- steel beams that were once part of the fallen Twin Towers -- stand a lonely watch at the Martinez Amtrak Station as residents and visitors pause daily to remember the horrific events a continent away. The monument, which was obtained in partnership between the city and a local firefighter's union, is the site each Sept. 11 of a memorial service.

This Sunday will mark the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attacks on the United States.  The Martinez Police Department, along with Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire, will remember the victims of September 11, 2001 with a remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial located at the Martinez Amtrak Station, 601 Martina Vista Avenue.   The event will begin at 8 a.m. and the public is encouraged to attend. 

“We hope you will join us to remember the fallen, to embrace those who lost their loved ones, and to ensure that we never forget the events of September 11, 2001,” said Police Captain Eric Ghisletta.

The ceremony will take place as follows:

7:45am -8:10am: Police and Fire Honor Guard Assembles near the flag pole. Honor Guard will be a combination team of MPD/Con Fire

8:15-8:20am: Musical Selection

8:20-8:25am: Opening remarks - Chief Peterson

8:25-8:30am: Flag Raising Ceremony- Honor guard   

8:30-8:40am: Remarks - Mayor/City Council

8:40-8:45am: Remarks- Chamber of Commerce

8:46-8:46am: Moment of Silence – Chief Peterson

8:46-8:47am: Taps

8:47-8:50am: Musical selection

8:47-8:50am: Closing - Chief Peterson

The Martinez Unified School District is observing the anniversary of the tragedy by inviting students to honor the heroes and remember the fallen of that day. Students may choose to design a memorial on paper or electronically, write a letter to a member of the armed services overseas, or write a short story or play about the events.

The entries must be received today, and the winning entries will be announced at the Sept. 12 school board meeting.