City of Murrieta To Commemorate 20th Anniversary Of 9/11

MURRIETA -- The City of Murrieta is inviting the community to join together and remember a very important date in America's history.

On Sat., Sept. 11, 2021, the City will mark the 20th anniversary of the four coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in 2001, and in two observance ceremonies, will pay respects to those who perished on that fateful day.

All events take place at Murrieta’s Town Square Park, located between City Hall and the Murrieta Public Library. The public is encouraged to attend and reflect on the occasion. The events are open to the public and free of charge.

At approximately 5:40 a.m., leading up to when the first plane struck the North Tower, the City will begin a solemn remembrance ceremony at the park’s 9/11 Memorial. A bell tolling will honor the lives lost in the air and on the ground on September 1, 2001, and remarks will be provided by Murrieta Police Chief Tony Conrad, Murrieta Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Mike Lopez, Murrieta City Council members, and dignitaries throughout the morning. The public is invited to visit the City’s 9/11 Memorial and sign an event guestbook throughout the ceremony.

At 6 p.m. that evening, there will be a special remembrance concert featuring the Temecula Valley Symphony at the Town Square Park Amphitheater. The concert will feature patriotic classics.

Contact Murrieta Community Services at (951) 304-PARK (7275) with any questions, or go
to www.murrietaca.gov/events for more information.