By Daily Press staff
The community will have several opportunities on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to gather, remember and reflect on the tragic events of last year at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.
The primary community observance will begin at 7 p.m. on the south side deck of the Santa Monica Pier. There will be tributes to emergency responders by the Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments, a tribute to survivors and special readings by community members, silence in memory of those who lost their lives and a closing ceremony of remembrance and hope. Attendees may park in Lot 1 north of the pier (1550 Pacific Coast Highway). Big Blue Bus lines 1, 7 or 10 serve the pier, which is wheelchair accessible.
In addition to the larger evening event, several smaller events are scheduled for earli-er in the day on September 11: ■Morning observances: An early morning gathering is planned by the Santa Monica Bay Interfaith Council at the west end of the Santa Monica Pier beginning at 6:45 a.m. The Santa Monica Fire Department will hold tributes at each of the city’s four fire stations beginning at 7 a.m., in conjunction with ceremonies being held at fire stations throughout the nation that morning. Neighbors of the fire stations are invited to walk over to participate with the men and women of the Santa Monica Fire Department in a brief, solemn flag ceremony and tolling of bells. Fire Stations are located at 1444 7th Street, 222 Hollister, 1302 19th Street and 2405 Ashland Avenue (no parking available). ■Noon observance: Members of the residential and business communities who find themselves in the Civic Center area mid-day are invited to gather with City Hall and county courthouse staff in front of City Hall at noon for a ceremony in memory of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and in tribute to emergency responders. Santa Monica Fire and Police Departments will participate and a vocal tribute will precede a moment of silence.
CityTV Santa Monica CityTV Channel 16 is producing “Santa Monica Remembers September 11,” with a wide range of Santa Monicans sharing their thoughts about 9-11, how the tragedy affected them, our community and the nation. The program will air all day, from 8 a.m. to midnight, on channel 16.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 19, 2002. Read the original PDF.