Hartnell College Will Remember 9/11 - Central Coast News KION/KCBA

Salinas, Calif. -- In honor of the 2,973 people who died in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Hartnell College will host a Remembrance Ceremony Tuesday morning.

The ceremony will be held at 9am in Steinbeck Hall in the Student Center at the college. This event is open to the public. Active and retired military personnel, firefighters, and other first responders are invited to attend in uniform.

"This is a time of reflection and gratitude," said Dr. Willard Lewallen, superintendent/president of Hartnell. "This ceremony will honor our fallen heroes--those who risked their lives for others--in the attacks on New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We honor the first responders and military personnel who courageously carried out their duty that day, and we will never forget the men, women, and children who were tragically taken away from us."

The ceremony will commence with the national anthem sung by Hartnell music student Ashley Johnson. It will continue with remembrance remarks from Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue; Sam Mazza, fire chief, Salinas; and Dr. Willard Lewallen, superintendent/president Hartnell College.