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.”
“We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others on 9/11,” said Chief of Police Wally Hebeish. “It’s important that we take a moment to pause and reflect on their bravery and heroism.”
“Today we stand in solemn remembrance of the lives lost on September 11th and the extraordinary courage of the first responders who served our nation on that day,” said Fire Chief Dennis Buchanan. “The Long Beach Fire Department is honored to join our community in paying tribute to their sacrifice and reaffirming our commitment to protect and serve with the same spirit of duty.”
The city warmly asks members of the community to take a moment for a quiet, personal reflection during this time to honor the memory of those who were killed and the bravery of the first responders in New York, Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia on Sept. 11, 2001.
The ceremony will begin at approximately 9:05 a.m. and residents are invited to watch it via livestream on the following city pages:
- City of Long Beach Facebook and X pages @LongBeachCity and on YouTube @LongBeachCityCA
- Long Beach Police and Fire Department Facebook pages @LongBeachPD.CA and @LongBeachFD and X pages @LBPD and @LBFD
- Long Beach Television at LBTV3.com
All city facilities will fly the American flag at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday in remembrance and as a mark of respect for the first responders and civilians who died during the terrorist attack.
