Patriot Day events in the High Desert will honor the memory of those who died during the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil on Sept. 11, 2001.
Some events will also honor the men and women who have and are serving in the U.S. military.
The events of 9/11 included terrorists hijacking four commercial airplanes and deliberately crashing two into both towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City, according to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
A third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Passengers on the fourth hijacked plane, Flight 93, fought back, and the aircraft crashed in an empty field in western Pennsylvania.
The attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 nations, including 2,753 people in New York, 184 people at the Pentagon, and 40 people on Flight 93.
Flags of Honor
Victor Valley College invites the public to join the Associated Student Body on Labor Day weekend to place over 3,000 symbolic Flags of Honor at the Victorville campus.
Flag placement times are scheduled between 7 a.m. and noon on Aug. 30, Sept. 1 and 3, on the hillside adjacent to the campus library.
The flags, courtesy of the Victor Valley College ASB, have already been prepped for placement.
For more information, or to participate, call 909-208-8515 or 760-245-4271 Ext. 2395.
9/11 Commemoration Ceremony
The United States Veterans Support Group will host Barstow’s 4th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Celebration Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Mountain View Memorial Park at 37067 Irwin Road.
The event has traditionally included an invocation, the retiring of colors, posting of colors, a gun salute, taps, guest speakers, the laying of wreaths and refreshments. For more information, visit usveteranssupport.org.
Veterans Freedom Market
The Veterans Freedom Market Night is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 11, at the VFW “Joshua Palms” Post 2924, 10184 Hesperia Road in Hesperia.
The event will include vendors, food trucks, live music and a beer garden. For vendor and additional information, call 760-912-2981.
Remembering 9/11
The Town of Apple Valley will host a “Remembering 9/11” moment of silence ceremony at 5:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, at the Town Hall flagpole at 14955 Dale Evans Parkway.
The public is also invited to view a piece of the Twin Towers, shared by 9/11 survivor and Apple Valley resident Reggie Cervantes. The piece will be on display during Town Hall business hours throughout September.
September 11th Memorial Tour
Barstow Community College will host the “September 11th Memorial Tour” that offers a unique perspective of the events of 9/11.
The self-guided tour begins at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 11th, and honors the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001.
The tour reflects on the resilience that followed. Visitors will experience five stations, titled:
Together, these stations provide insight into the day’s timeline, its impact on our nation, and the lives and sacrifices remembered here. This short walk features thought-provoking displays that encourage reflection and remembrance, organizers said.
Following the tour, food and beverages will be available in the Veterans Resource Center.
Victor Valley College Ceremony
Victor Valley College will host its 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony from 6:30 to 7:00 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
The ceremony will take place at the “United We Stand” Monument, located in front of the campus library.
Students representing the VVC Nursing Program, Fire Academy, Paramedic Academy, Criminal Justice program will be joined by VVC Tuba Ensemble and Tuba Force.
The public is invited to come and share the morning’s tribute with our student leaders in honoring these fallen heroes.
The event will be near the 3,000 Symbolic Flags of Honor set in place on the hillside adjacent to the library.
9/11 Tribute Concert
The Helendale Community Services District will host a 9/11 Tribute Concert from 6 to p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Helendale Community Park, 15425 Wild Road.
The event will include country band OC3, a car show, food trucks, a beer garden and more. A short fireworks show at 9 p.m. will close out the event.
More events may be added as information becomes available.
Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
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