MSJC to hold 9/11 commemoration ceremony

Press release from Mt. San Jacinto College:

Mt. San Jacinto College welcomes the community to join the 9/11 commemoration ceremony scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday at the Menifee Valley Campus.

The ceremony recognizes the events of 9/11 and pays tribute to the brave heroes who risked their lives to save others. It also remembers the innocent victims who lost their lives. MSJC is proud to host an event that allows the community to unite and reflect. The Menifee Valley Campus is at 28237 La Piedra Road, and the ceremony will be held between buildings 800 and 900.

The ceremony will include:
-- An unveiling of a 9/11 artifact from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation
-- Menifee VFW Post 1956 Color Guard
-- A display of flags of all the countries that claimed a loss
-- A display of the 9/11 flag with names of those who perished

Steve Silva, 9/11 survivor and keynote speaker, will share his experiences being in one of the towers on Sept. 11, 2001. His keynote will be presented immediately following the program.

Event contributors include Altura Credit Union, City of Menifee, MSJC 9/11 Committee, Honoring USA Heroes, MilVet, VFW Post 1956, MSJC Eagle MakerSpace, and MSJC Veterans Resource Center.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the event at no cost. Breakfast will be provided.