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Northern California Regional September 11 Observances
Events In Region Memorializing The Fifth Anniversary
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Monday marks the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. There are a number of regional events scheduled to memorialize those who lost their lives and to honor those who are fighting the war against terror.

Elk Grove

Elk Grove Community Service District firefighters will post 343 flags — in honor of the 343 emergency responders killed in New York City — on lawns at Fire Station 71, 8760 Elk Grove Blvd., and Fire Station 74, 6501 Laguna Park Drive, Laguna). The flags will be available for the public to take. The district will also observe a moment of silence at 10:28 a.m.

Folsom

The city of Folsom’s Police and Fire departments honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks, 10 a.m. in the interior courtyard at City Hall, 50 Natoma St.

Modesto

Modesto and Stanislaus County will hold a brief memorial, “Come Together to Remember,” at 9:30 a.m. in the plaza at Tenth Street Place. At 9:58 a.m., the American flag will be raised and the Pledge of Allegiance recited. A minute of silence will be observed and bells will be rung as a memorial. The ceremonies will close with the hymn “Amazing Grace.”

Placerville

“Lest We Forget 9/11 Memorial Service,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the speedway at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive. The service commemorates and thanks local first-responder public servants and volunteers.

Roseville

“Remembering 9/11… Protecting Our Community,” 7 to 8:30 p.m., Bayside Church, 8171 Sierra College Blvd. Citizen Voice and the Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross will mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks and launch Safety Out, a program to ensure vulnerable residents are evacuated safely during a disaster. Safety Out disaster kits will be available to the public.

Sacramento

Cal Expo reopens its 9/11 Memorial Plaza for public viewing and reflection, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The memorial features a 125,000-pound, steel I-beam from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.

Citizen Voice and the Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross hold “Remembering 9/11 … Protecting Our Community,” 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. outside Arden Fair mall. In addition to marking the anniversary of the terrorist attacks the groups will hand out Safety Out disaster kits, designed to ensure vulnerable residents are evacuated safely from their homes during a disaster.

The California State Military Museum will honor Californians who have died in fighting terrorism with the dedication of the “California Wall of Honor,” 9:30 a.m. at the museum, 1119 Second St., Old Sacramento.

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy memorializes those who died during the terrorist attacks with remarks by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1 p.m., east steps of the Capitol.

Mass for Peace celebrated by Bishop William Weigand, 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento, 1017 11th St.

Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders remember victims of the terrorist attacks with a candlelight service, 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1017 11th St.