Events are set for Hollister, San Juan and San Benito High
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strong>Hollister commemorates 9/11
Central Coast Dove and the Hollister Veterans Post 9242 will host a Sept. 11 memorial at the Hollister Veterans Building, 649 San Benito St., in Hollister. The memorial begins at 11:30 a.m. with a dove release at noon.
The event will feature the pledge of allegiance led by a Boy Scout troop, the national anthem, a prayer led by the Rev. Ardyss Golden, speakers from the fire department, the police department, the Red Cross and a rifle salute and “Taps” by the VFW with “Amazing Grace” played on the bag pipes. Members of the American Legion Post No. 69 will sell hamburgers with chips and a drink for $3.50 or hot dogs with chips and a drink for $2.50, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. as a fundraiser for the group. They will also sell water or soda for $1. For more available information, visit www.911DoveRelease.com
San Juan commemorates 9/11
The San Juan community will host a commemoration of the 10-year anniversary Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon at the State Historic Park, on Second Street.
VFW Post 6359 and Boy Scout Troop 428 will place the flags. Commander Felipe Galvan will lead the pledge of allegiance. “The Star-Spangled Banner” will be sung by Maribel De Alba and the Mission bells will ring 10 times. David Rios will play “Taps” and Cuco Chavez will give an invocation. Mayor Andy Moore will welcome the crow. And Luis Valdez will deliver a keynote address.
Firefighters and police officers will participate, as will schools and other local organizations. Refreshments will be served.
SBHS commemorates 9/11
The San Benito High School Associated Student Body will host a memorial for the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11, in the quad at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The event is open the community and will include a candlelight ceremony.
