To commemorate the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the City of Long Beach will observe a citywide moment of silence on Thursday. Hosted by Mayor Rex Richardson and the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments, the memorial ceremony will serve as a citywide opportunity to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on that tragic day.
“Sept. 11, 2001, forever changed our nation, and each year we gather to ensure we never forget that fateful day, and to remind ourselves that by standing together, we embody the same perseverance and hope that carried us through it,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “Today we honor the thousands of innocent lives taken too soon, the brave first responders who gave everything to save others and the families who continue to carry on their legacies.”
Join city leaders as they honor and remember those who were lost with a Last Alarm tribute at 9:11 a.m., followed by a ceremonial wreath placement, words of reflection by Mayor Rex Richardson, a moment of silence, and a bagpiper performance of “Amazing Grace.”…