Remembering Patriot Day, 2011, takes on a special significance with the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. In the Los Angeles area, opportunities to reflect on the meaning of the day come in many shapes and sizes, including family activities at the Pasadena Museum of History and more solemn events at Pepperdine University.
* Pasadena Museum of History. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. families are free at the museum which will have a hands on flag-making exercise, including an opportunity to create a clay flag pole for displaying the creation. Informative and historical displays will celebrate the role of first responders, including offering a photo opportunity on a vintage police car and hook and ladder truck.
* Pepperdine University. Beginning at 11 a.m. local leaders and dignitaries, including the widow of a Pepperdine alumnus killed on United 93, will read the names of all 2,997 killed in the attacks, including the first responders. The university law will display flags in memory of each of the victims as well. A 1 p.m. screening of the film "United 93," will be held in the Elkins Auditorium and a 4 p.m. memorial service is planned.
* Nixon Presidential Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Events to commemorate the tragedy begin Monday and conclude on Patriot Day with remarks at 10:30 a.m. from Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and New York Fire Department Lieutenant Joe Torillo, who survived the collapse of both towers. A damaged aerial fire truck which responded to the attack on the Twin Towers and 16 tons of debris from the World Trade Center will be on display.
* Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden, 445 North Rexford Drive in Beverly Hills on the North/West corner of Rexford and South Santa Monica Blvd. The memorial, on the fire department grounds, will be dedicated at 4 p.m. with a ceremony in front of the Beverly Hills Fire Department.
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