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Mission Viejo will hold a Patriot Day ceremony at Fire Station 24 to commemorate the events of September 11. The event invites the community to come together for reflections, a candlelight remembrance, and light refreshments. Additionally, an earlier ceremony will take place at Applegate Park, focusing on personal reflection and messages of remembrance. Various ceremonies across Orange County will also offer a platform for individuals to honor the memories of those affected by the tragic events.
Mission Viejo will commemorate the events of September 11, 2001, with a Patriot Day remembrance ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The ceremony will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Fire Station 24, located at 25862 Marguerite Parkway. The event invites community members to come together in reflection and tribute to those who were affected by the tragic events that unfolded on that day.
Attendees are urged to park at the nearby Mission Viejo Marketplace, situated at the corner of Marguerite and Oso Parkways, as there will be no parking available at Fire Station 24. The ceremony will include a candlelight remembrance, which serves as a poignant moment to honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience demonstrated in the wake of 9/11. Light refreshments will be provided for those attending.
For any additional information, the City of Mission Viejo has made a contact number available: 949-470-3061.
On the same day, the City of Mission Viejo will also host an earlier ceremony at Applegate Park from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. This gathering will focus on opportunities for personal reflection and writing messages of remembrance, allowing community members to express their thoughts and feelings about the day.
Beyond Mission Viejo, several other events in Orange County are scheduled to remember the events of 9/11:
- Irvine: An 8:30 AM ceremony hosted by the Orange County Fire Authority featuring an honor guard and bell-ringing, which will also be available for online viewing.
- Yorba Linda: An 11 AM ceremony at the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum where law enforcement officials will give speeches and local school bands will perform.
- Rancho Santa Margarita: A ceremony at Civic Plaza from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM that commemorates local victim Lisa Frost each year.
- Huntington Beach: A 6 PM ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial located at Pier Plaza, led by local public safety personnel and the Mayor.
- Orange: The Elks Lodge #1475 will hold a ceremony at 6:30 PM with a focus on community participation.
The observance of Patriot Day offers a meaningful way for individuals, families, and communities to come together in solidarity, remembering not only the lives lost but also the resolve and unity that followed the events of September 11. In each of these ceremonies, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the significance of this day, honoring the legacies of the past while fostering a spirit of togetherness and resilience for the future.
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- Patch: Patriot Day Ceremony in Mission Viejo
- Wikipedia: Patriot Day
- OC Register: 9/11 Commemorations in Orange County
- Google Search: Orange County 9/11 ceremonies
- Patch: Rancho Santa Margarita Patriot Day Ceremony
- Encyclopedia Britannica: September 11 Attacks
- Patch: Free Fishing Locations Near Mission Viejo
- Google News: Mission Viejo events
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