The Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments gathered with residents and city officials on Saturday to commemorate September 11, 2001. The event included a flyby from LAFD helicopters, speeches by officials and the tolling of the bell for the fallen.
Speakers included:
Interim Chief Wolfgang Knabe
SMPD Captain Thomas McLaughlin
Mayor Sue Himmelrich
James Hanlon, retired FDNY
SMFD Chaplain Josh Young
SMFD Honor Guard Commander Robert Otani.