Commemorating Sept. 11: A day of service and remembrance
September 9, 2024 9:33 AM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2024) – As we approach the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we pause to remember the profound impact of that day on our nation and the world. Each year the Santa Monica Fire Department conducts a brief and solemn ceremony to commemorate National Day of Service and Remembrance. Join us in honoring the lives that were lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of communities across the country.
National Day of Service and Remembrance serves as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the strength we find in coming together as a community. As we remember the events of Sept. 11, let us also honor the enduring spirit of service and commitment that emerged from that day.
The public, especially neighbors of Santa Monica’s fire stations, are encouraged to attend at any of the three fire stations listed below, promptly at 6:45 a.m. The ceremony is approximately 20 minutes.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 11
WHERE:
Station 1, 1337 7th St.
Station 2, 222 Hollister Ave.
Station 3, 1302 19th St.
An artifact from the Ground Zero site resides in Fire Station 1 (1337 7th St.), just outside the Santa Monica Fire Department’s community room and is open for viewing by the public during normal business hours. For more information, visit santamonica.gov/events/9-11-remembrance-ceremony.
Media Contact
Cathy Taylor
Fire Prevention Coordinator
Cathy.Taylor@santamonica.gov