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A man's shadow is cast on a flag in 2001 at a 9/11 victims' memorial near the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
A man's shadow is cast on a flag in 2001 at a 9/11 victims' memorial near the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bay Area Observes 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Bay Area Observes 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

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Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. On that Tuesday morning, nearly 3,000 people died as hijackers crashed planes into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Below is a roundup of ceremonies and remembrances taking place across the Bay Area on Sunday to observe the anniversary.

If you’d like us to list an event, email us at assignmentdesk@kqed.org.

San Francisco

Citywide Remembrance Ceremony

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When: 6:45 a.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Safety Building, 1245 3rd St.
Details: The San Francisco Fire Department will unveil a piece of one of the World Trade towers, which will eventually be placed on public display at Fire Department Headquarters. The city's police and fire chiefs and Mayor Ed Lee will be in attendance.

Local Station Remembrances

When: 6:45 a.m.
Where:  Local fire stations around the city (find your local fire station here)
Details: Simultaneous moments of silence and a reading of the 343 New York City firefighters who died responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center

Mark Bingham Toast

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Pilsner Inn, 225 Church St.
Details: Hosted by the San Francisco Fog Rugby Football Club in honor of Mark Bingham, a Bay Area native who died on Sept. 11 after leading passengers to fight the hijackers who had seized United Flight 93 with the apparent intent to crash it in Washington, D.C. See event's Facebook page.

San Jose

Citywide Remembrance Ceremony

When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St.
Details: A one-hour Mass will be followed by a formal procession of South Bay first responders north on Market Street, ending with a bell-ringing ceremony at San Jose Fire Station 1. The city's police and fire chiefs and Mayor Sam Liccardo will speak along with city officials.

Palo Alto

Multifaith Peace Walk and Picnic

When: 1:30 p.m., with picnic beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Congregation Etz Chayim Synagogue and Spark Church, 4161 Alma St.
Details: 2.5 mile walk with stops at various houses of worship. Concluding picnic includes free dinner, children's performances and a multifaith service. Registration is suggested but not required.

Oshman Family JCC's Day of Service and Remembrance

When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way
Details: Includes various service activities benefiting veterans and first responders and additional off-site service events. Registration is required.

East Bay

Lafayette Flag Brigade Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil

When: 4 p.m., with candlelight vigil beginning at 7:15 p.m.
Where:  El Curtola Bridge over Highway 24 in Lafayette
Details: Includes musical program, local speakers and educational displays on Sept. 11. See Flag Brigade's website.

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