In remembrance and tribute today, events will be held around the country to mark 18 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks and the first responders who have lost their lives since will be honored.
Here are some ways you can participate here in San Diego.
USS Midway
The USS Midway Museum will host its annual 9/11 tribute ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Join representatives from FDNY Retirees of San Diego, the Wounded Warrior Project and the National City and San Diego fire departments are expected to attend the event. All will pay tribute and honor the fallen heroes and victims during a ceremony that is free to the public.
https://www.midway.org/calendar-events/9-11-ceremony/
Oceanside Civic Center
Pay your respects at the Oceanside Civic Center flagpole, where a brief remembrance ceremony will be hosted by the Oceanside Fire Department.
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/cals/default.asp
Fire Station 36
Coronado’s first responders will honor those lost in the attacks with a moment of silence and ringing of the station’s bell, followed by comments from fire and police chiefs and naval officers.
https://www.coronado.ca.us/news/what_s_new/first_responders_to_mark_9_11_anniversary
Petco Park
There will be a remembrance ceremony prior to the San Diego Padres’ 7:10 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs. The team will hold a salute to local first responders and a ceremony to honor the victims of the attacks.
Additionally, give back Wednesday with HandsOn San Diego by participating in National Day of Service events around San Diego and donate your time to help others.
https://www.handsonsandiego.org/911day
We will never forget.