9/11 Events in the Santa Clarita Valley

Today is 9/11 and I want to say, "Thank you" to all of the wonderful, selfless heroes who saved or helped the lives of others in the buildings during the event and/or who served the hurting and injured on the streets at that time.

Americans are grateful and we honor you and the families of lost ones, today.
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LeeAnn Bell ... 661-309-2364
REALTOR(R) to the Santa Clarita Valley

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Below are public events set to honor the heroes and the lives of the lost, throughout Santa Clarita:

~ 10 a.m. Santa Clarita 9/11 Memorial at Historic Veterans Plaza at Market and Walnut Streets in Newhall 

Includes presentation of colors, remarks from elected officials including Assemblyman Cameron Smyth. The names of the 2,976 victims will be read and an American flag will be placed in the ground for each victim. Following the flag ceremony, the American Legion Post 507 will host a fundraising luncheon to benefit the Iraq Star Foundation, which provides reconstructive surgery to American soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Donation for lunch: $5. For information on the memorial, e-mail 911Memorial2010@gmail.com. For information on the Iraq Star Foundation, click here (www.IraqStar.org) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

~ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fifth Annual Red Cross Hometown Heroes Brunch; Santa Clarita Activities Center, 20800 Centre Pointe Parkway 

Eleven categories of heroes will be honored: Medical Hero, Youth Hero (through 17), Military Hero, Adult Hero (18-59), Educator Hero, Workplace Hero, Senior Hero (60+), First Responder Hero, Corporate Hero, Youth Sports Hero, Mentor Hero, and Animal Hero.
Since June 2009, the Santa Clarita Valley Red Cross has been accepting nominations from community members for this event. The nomination criteria include prevention of loss of life or property, community impact, leadership or mentoring, and making a lasting impact. Tickets are still available; cost is $50 each, funds raised go towards purchasing disaster supplies such as cots, medical supplies and water for disaster relief containers located at area schools. Call 259-1805 for reservations.

~ 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Patriotic Prayer Day – Central Park 

~  5-9 p.m. – Route 66 9/11 Remembrance Classic Car Show   

A special invitation is extended to all veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to participate in this event, which will include a ceremony to honor all military personnel, police officers, firefighters and other first responders. A classic car show will begin at 5 p.m., featuring Star Cars, vehicles from TV and the movies, such as the Batmobile, Herbie, the Back to the Future car, Kitt from Knight Rider, the Rat Patrol jeep and the Get Smart car. Honor ceremony at 8 p.m.. Local SCV dignitaries, including Councilman Bob Kellar, will be in attendance. Wear red, white and blue and bring your lawn chairs. 

 ~ 7-8:30 p.m. 9/11 Tribute At Castaic Sports Complex 

Activities will include a presentation by L.A. County Firefighter Rick Godinez, who went back to Ground Zero to help after the attacks; the Young Marines Color Guard, music by Voices of Peace and others; a tribute walk around the track and a picnic dinner of hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served.

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LeeAnn Bell, REALTOR(R)
Serving the Santa Clarita Valley's real estate needs
661-309-2364

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