Flags adorning the front lawn (Photo – cityofsangabriel.com)
The San Gabriel Fire Department will be hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate and honor the sacrifices of first responders and victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
By News Desk
The event includes a flag ceremony and bell ringing. The front lawn of Fire Station 51 will be adorned with 343 mini flags and will include the names of the firefighters who perished on this day.
The event will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 6:40 am to 8:30 am at San Gabriel Fire Station 51 at 1303 S. Del Mar Ave. Beverages and pastries will be provided afterward.
Schedule
Schedule of the event:
- 6:40 am: San Gabriel firefighters and police officers begin ceremony,
- 6:50 am: Firefighters will raise and lower the flag to half-staff,
- 6:59 am: A tribute will be announced over the radio by Verdugo Fire Communications. A moment of silence will be observed at San Gabriel Fire Station along with the other 43 fire stations in the region.
- 7:02 am: Ringing of final bells.
9/11 Remembrance & Tribute Ceremony
Sunday, Sept. 11
6:40 am - 8:30 am
Location
San Gabriel Fire Station
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