Public safety agencies and communities across the Southland will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Thursday, including an annual remembrance ceremony featuring bagpipers, a helicopter flyover and the ringing of “10-Bells” in Eylsian Park.
Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva of the Los Angeles Fire Department will join Mayor Karen Bass, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and Sheriff Robert Luna, among other elected officials and distinguished guests, for the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the LAFD’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center, 1700 Stadium Way.
Villanueva and McDonnell are expected to ring “10-Bells,” a solemn tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the first responders on that day. All Los Angeles County departments are expected to fly the U.S. and county flags at half-staff to honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks. On Tuesday, the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Board Chair Kathryn Barger to proclaim Sept. 11, 2025, as “Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.”
“The tragedy of September 11th will remain forever engraved in our hearts and minds,” Barger said in a statement. “That terrible day is a solemn reminder of the fragility of life, the courage of first responders, and the resilience of our country. As we mark 9/11’s 24th anniversary, I urge everyone in Los Angeles County to reflect on the lives lost and honor their memory by engaging in acts of service that strengthen our communities.”
