Invitation: 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony and Reception

Hello!

You’re invited to join me and County of Santa Clara Sheriff Robert “Bob” Jonsen on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 from 10 AM to 11 AM at our 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony and Reception.

The event is being held in honor and commemoration of 9/11 first responders, victims and their surviving families. Both County of Santa Clara Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew and City of San Jose Fire Chief Robert Sapien Jr. will join us in the Ringing of the Bell in memory of each 9/11 victim who had roots in Santa Clara County followed by a moment of silence in memory of all the victims. Flags will be raised at half-staff.

WHAT: 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony and Reception

WHO: Senator Dave Cortese, Sheriff Bob Jonsen, Supervisor Cindy Chavez, County Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew, City Fire Chief Robert Sapien Jr., County Emergency Medical Services Director Jackie Lowther, National Anthem Singer Reyna Padron

WHEN: Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 10 AM to 11 AM

WHERE: Sheriff’s Office Building – 55 West Younger Ave., San Jose, CA

PARKING

Event guests are encouraged to park in the County Parking Lot in front of the Sheriff’s Office Building. Guests are further encouraged to enter the lot through North 1st Street, West Hedding Street, or San Pedro Street entrances. NOTE: West Younger Ave. will be closed.

CO-HOSTS/SPONSORS:

The event is co-hosted by Mike Hennessy and Retired Col. Ray Watts. It is co-sponsored by AFSCME Local 101 and the County of Santa Clara Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

QUESTIONS?

For questions or additional details, please contact my District Field Representative Mario B. Lopez at our Office Phone 408-558-1295 or via email at Mario.lopez@sen.ca.gov.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you,

Senator Dave Cortese