This Saturday marks the 20-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The City of Signal Hill and the City of Long Beach will memorialize the day by holding “A Celebration of Peace and Unity” at the Unity Monument at 2271 Temple Avenue in Signal Hill. The event will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The event will include guest speakers, an honor guard, musical performances, time for reflection, refreshments and more. It will be live-streamed on the City of Long Beach, City of Signal Hill and Long Beach Fire Department Facebook pages.
“We must never forget that September day when more than 3,000 lives were taken from us. We owe it to them and to the countless other heroes who gave their lives in the days and years after. We owe it to their families and their loved ones. It is my hope that this event brings unity, togetherness, and fellowship as we continue to heal as a community, a nation and a world,” Signal Hill Mayor Edward Wilson said in a statement.
The Unity Monument in Signal Hill is the only local monument to victims of the September 11 attacks. Completed in 2002, the monument blended five separate metals representing the diversity of the country. The sculpture faces the east as tribute.
All are welcome to the event, though parking is extremely limited. The City of Signal Hill recommended residents consider carpooling or rideshare to the event. More information can be found on Signal Hill’s website or by calling 562-989-7330.
