Tag: Remembrance

SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, September 3, the city of Santa Monica announced that the Santa Monica Fire Department is inviting the community to pause in remembrance of all the lives lost, the heroism of first responders on the anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Every year, the SMFD holds a brief and solemn ceremony in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance. The tradition provides an opportunity for reflection and a reminder of the strength that emerges when communities come together in times of adversity.

The public is encouraged to join firefighters and city officials at one of Santa Monica’s three participating fire stations. Neighbors are invited to gather promptly at 6:45 a.m. for the 20-minute ceremony.

The event will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the following stations:
-Station 1 – 1337 7th St.
-Station 2 – 222 Hollister Ave.
-Station 3 – 1302 19th St.

In addition, the community is invited to visit Fire Station 1, where a steel artifact recovered from the World Trade Center site is on permanent display. It is located just outside the Fire Department’s community room; the artifact is open for public viewing during normal business hours as a tangible reminder of the events of that day.

For more information, visit www.santamonica.gov/events/9-11-remembrance-ceremony.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On May 10, the city of Beverly Hills posted on its Facebook page that it is hosting a Memorial Day Remembrance Gathering on Friday, May 23.

It will be held from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Roxbury Park (Northwest Corner) located at 471 S. Roxbury Drive.

The city will be honoring the courageous men and women who sacrificed their lives for the county. The intimate gathering is open to the public.

Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of the month of May. It was instituted into a federal holiday by Congress in 1971. Prior to being named Memorial Day it was called Declaration Day.

By Danny Jones

MALIBU—On Monday, November 11, the city of Malibu will hosted its 25th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at City Hall.

It will be hosted by hosted by the Malibu Navy League, Pepperdine University, the city of Malibu, and the Malibu Association of Realtors. The special event will take place at 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd.

The program, themed “A Quarter Century of Honor – 25 Years of Saluting the Past, Inspiring the Future,” will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will feature keynote speaker Pat Boone. Following the ceremony, refreshments will be served from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring a photo of a family member who has served or is currently serving, to show gratitude and remembrance. For more details contact Ani Dermenjian at 310-738-0499.

By Trevor