The ceremony recognizes the events of 9/11 and pays tribute to the brave heroes who risked their lives to save others. It also remembers the innocent victims who lost their lives. MSJC is proud to host an event that allows the community to unite and reflect. The Menifee Valley Campus is at 28237 La Piedra Rd, Menifee, CA 92584, and the ceremony will be held between buildings 800 and 900. 

The ceremony will include:  

• An unveiling of a 9/11 artifact from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation 
• Menifee VFW Post 1956 Color Guard 
• A display of flags of all the countries that claimed a loss 
• A display of the 9/11 flag with names of those who perished 

Steve Silva, 9/11 survivor and keynote speaker, will share his experiences being in one of the towers on September 11, 2001. His keynote will be presented immediately following the program.  

Event contributors include: Altura Credit Union, City of Menifee, MSJC 9/11 Committee, Honoring USA Heroes, MilVet, VFW Post 1956, MSJC Eagle MakerSpace, and MSJC Veterans Resource Center.  

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the event at no cost. Breakfast will be provided. For additional information and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/yumk4dar 

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On September 11, the 9/11 Memorial will reopen to the public from 3 p.m. until midnight to allow visitors to pay their respects and participate in a special viewing of Tribute in Light. The 9/11 Memorial Museum will remain closed to the public on the anniversary but will reopen on Saturday, September 12, after being closed for nearly six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advance timed tickets are now available online. 

There are many ways to join us in commemorating the 19th anniversary from near and far.

Watch the 9/11 Commemoration Livestream

The heart of the mission of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum remains the annual commemoration ceremony. Join us beginning at 8:40 a.m. on September 11 to watch the commemorative ceremony live stream. 

Anniversary in the Schools Webinar

Offered every year on the 9/11 anniversary, this interactive program connects participants with Museum staff and guest speakers to learn about the attacks and the importance of commemoration. 

Commemorate in Your Community

Understanding the events of the day is essential to commemoration. Visit our dedicated 9/11 commemoration page to learn World Trade Center history and how to talk to children about 9/11, and find resources for planning a commemoration ceremony in your community.

Tribute in Lights

In addition to presenting the annual Tribute in Light, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is partnering with NYC & Company and buildings throughout the city to light up their facades and spires in light blue in commemoration of the 19th anniversary of 9/11. Look for the blue lights on some of New York City’s most iconic buildings this year, including One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, Vessel at Hudson Yards, and various billboards in Times Square.

Interactive Timelines

Interactive timelines chronicle the events of September 11, 2001, the nine-month recovery effort at Ground Zero, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The timelines use images, audio, and video, as well as first-person accounts from the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s permanent collection.

Make a Donation Today

When you make a gift to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, you allow us to share the stories of hope and resilience, sacrifice and service, good will and community that inspired us all in the aftermath of 9/11 and do so again today. Your generosity now makes our mission possible, as we work to reopen our doors with a renewed sense of purpose.

Find a Name on the Memorial

The nearly 3,000 names of the men, women, and children killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 are inscribed on bronze parapets surrounding the twin memorial pools. See a full list of the names on the Memorial.

If you’re planning your visit, learn more about the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s updated hours of operation, enhanced safety protocols, and modified Museum experience.

By 9/11 Memorial Staff

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San Jacinto, CA – San Jacinto High School’s Air Force Jr. ROTC is holding their annual remembrance event known as the Patriot Day Ceremony, as follows:

Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Time: 9:05 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Location: San Jacinto High School – Campus Quad 500 Idyllwild Drive

San Jacinto, CA 92582

The annual event involves performances by the school’s marching band and concert choir, a flag presentation by the AFJROTC cadets who will also host a reception room for guests with support by SJHS Culinary Arts students. Susan Jordan, SJHS teacher since 2006 who currently teaches Civics/Government and is the Social Science Department Co-Chair, will give this year’s keynote address. She will be retiring at the end of this school year and has been a strong promoter of civic engagement for students. Mrs. Jordan will be sharing about her high school classmate that was in the World Trade Center on the fateful day of 9-11.

All community members including media representatives interested in attending the event are asked to contact Dawn Lawrence, SJUSD’s public information officer at (951) 929- 7700 x4411; she will provide directions for campus access and/or escorting to the event location.

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