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    9/11 Anniversary Events in San Francisco

    The San Francisco Bay Area has several events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Even though California is on the opposite coast from New York City, the terrorist attacks changed our nation irrevocably all across the United States.

    Here's a look at pertinent 9/11 remembrances in the Bay Area surrounding the 10th anniversary of the tragic events.

    9/11 Truth Festival

    The 9/11 Truth Festival is probably the most unique event to be held in the United States as it relates to the anniversary. Beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco will host filmmakers, activists and government officials surrounding the Sept. 11 attacks. Entitled "Reclaiming the Truth, Reclaiming the Future," the Northern California event will be held in conjunction with events in Seattle and Toronto.

    Opera in the Park

    The San Francisco Chronicle presents Opera in the Park 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. The community event is free and open to the public at Golden Gate Park. The area's first responders and military personnel will be honored with presentations by local government officials. Musical selections include Mozart's Requiem in D minor and a number of American composers such as Aaron Copeland, John Williams and Leonard Bernstein.

    9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

    Memorial stair climbs happen all over the country on the anniversary of 9/11. San Francisco will host their version of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the landmark Transamerica Tower in downtown San Francisco. The goal is to have 343 climbers going up 48 floors twice in order to mark the height of the World Trade Center. The event begins with opening ceremonies at 8 a.m. and the climb beginning at 8:30 on Sunday, Sept. 11. Live music and entertainment will happen after the climb. T-shirts are available for $20 plus tax and shipping.

     

    14 comments

    • Cyrene Sheley  •  8 mths ago
      I think it is important in almost anything to examine the evidence of conspiracy, but in this case, there is little to no backing and putting this truth festival on a remembrance page is just completely wrong.
    • ninersquad  •  8 mths ago
      Of course there always someone who believed it didn't happen or that something very much of the opposite occurred. There's always the oddball.

      To seriously believe, a president would join a man like Bin Laden in murdering 3,000+ of his own people is asinine. Get a clue.
    • Califas  •  8 mths ago
      Although San Francisco is almost 3,000 miles from New York, United flight 93 was on its way to SFO before the passengers forced it to crash. Many from the Bay Area died on that flight. In addition, many died in the Twin Towers or escaped with their lives, who originated from the Bay Area. My cousin survived, my friend's husband did also, and a coworker's son was a teacher at the school across the way from the towers. He walked his students miles away from the site, many of whom lost one or both parents. We are all tied into this together, and must remain resolute in ferreting out terrorism.

      The Truth Festival is wacko at best. San Francisco deserves better than that. Don't attend the "Truth" but rather focus on other memorials in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area.
    • Beaglebro  •  8 mths ago
      Regarding "Truth" Festival: The conspiracy theories are stunningly weak. And the people who promote them are likewise weak-minded. Open your eyes, let logic and reason into your life, and see the TRUTH.

      And Yahoo should be ashamed of itself for including such an absurd event in this list.
    • phillythekid  •  8 mths ago
      ..and don't forget your..."T-shirts are available for $20 plus tax and shipping."..?
      • Unbearable Attitude 8 mths ago
        There are always vultures looking to make a profit off the tragedy. Just totally disgusting.
      • Cyrene Sheley 8 mths ago
        It might just be to pay for the event.
    • Dog Breath  •  8 mths ago
      "Truth Festival"??? Claiming what, that 9/11 didn't happen?, that our Gov't was complicit?? The planes were faked?? Come on...I guess the moon landing was faked and Elvis and JFK are still alive.
      • Andy T 8 mths ago
        Aw come on DB...wake up man, it's about time you consider VERY SERIOUSLY on your perspective on the events around us. GOD BLESS YOU !!!
    • JoJoe  •  8 mths ago
      As a USAF veteran, I remember that tragic day watching the devastation unfold on television. Right after technical training for security forces. I was stationed to my first Airbase. This happened during debriefing while our class was in session..The SSgt turned on the TV and everyone was speechless. The whole base moved to a higher threat conditon soon as they receved intell that is was a terrorist attack. From that moment on we felt that
      we had a duty to respond and become a deterrant to all suspicious activity. I have so much respect for all the loved ones lost during 9/11.You will never be forgotten!
    • BEAR  •  8 mths ago
      they did it with pearl harbor
    • A Yahoo! User  •  8 mths ago
      i am updating the errors i made with american airlines.so,it was american airlines flight 11,
      that hit the north tower on 9/11 and american airlines flight 77 that hit the pentagon,united airlines flight175 hit the south tower,and united airlines flight 93 that went down in the feilds
      in pennsylvania
      SO SORRY FOR MY ERRORS.,IT DOES NOT BRING OUR LOVED ONES AND OUR DEAR FRIENDS BACK TO US. SO PLEASE FORGIVE ME..........
    • A Yahoo! User  •  8 mths ago
      sadly,i feel this TRUTH FESTIVAL,is wrong and in poor taste,sorry YAHOO,on FLIGHT 93,i
      lost friends,as well in NEW YORK,my cousin is a pilot for AMERICAN AIRLINES and that fight of 93 was to be his ,on the way to SFO, he traded with his good friend,my other cousin,
      who works at the PENTAGON,and when that airplane hit,it was the side of where my cousin would have been,my life has changed forever,and i will never be the same.when i spoke to my cousin he was in cairo,egypt at the embassey, he was sent home on a private
      jet.to all who helped on that horrible day,i say thank you so much.for all you did!! but,i never could imagine,why?someone,could take all those innocent lives and thers as well.and fly into the WTC,the PENTAGON,and in PENSILVANIA (s/p) so, i say, this could have been us who was hit on 9/11 S.F./ L.A. we,just do not know. if it was NEW YORK,,who is next? we need to be prepared there are alot of evil people, and we all need to show one another even if we meet as strangers we have to show respect and love our family and children,because life is short,and 9/11 was a wake-up call to all AMERICANS............THANK YOU
    • Melanie  •  8 mths ago
      Don't forget Flight 93 was on its way to San Francisco so there is a very close connection of the bay Area to 9/11
    • pizzoff  •  8 mths ago
      Truth Festival? to show respect for those who lost their lives? Go away, preferably in a little black helicopter or a UFO...
      • "Rando" or &quo ... 8 mths ago
        It's San Francisco....what do you expect.
      • Mr.Jones 8 mths ago
        You must find it difficult, you who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority. If you had any real respect for those who lost their lives, you'd want the truth. The families of 9/11 victims want the truth, why don't you?
      • Mikey 8 mths ago
        Well said Mr. Jones. The "Truth Festival" is not only to pay respect, but to give justice to those lives lost on 9/11 because face it, there are a lot of holes in what took place on 9/11. I recommend watching "Loose Change" (the entire movie is on youtube). Educate yourself and always ask questions. God Bless.
    • Andy T  •  8 mths ago
      Truly, the events that transpired during the attack on the Twin Towers have proven to one and all that America is indeed vulnerable to unexpected terrorists sinister plots. Let us always be vigilant and contribute in whatever way we can to prevent repetition of such barbarous acts.
      GOD BLESS US ALL...GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!
    • Freddy  •  8 mths ago
      Having the "Truth Festival" with their conspiracy theory listed here is beyond contemptible!
      • Mr.Jones 8 mths ago
        you're all blind sheep...
      • Freddy 8 mths ago
        Blind? For not seeing the same fantasies as you? Now, that's really funny!

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