The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley invites the public to its 24th Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM at the All-Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road in Danville, CA. The ceremony honors the bravery and sacrifice of the fire, police, and military personnel who responded to the 9-11 attacks.

This year’s keynote speaker is Harold Schapelhouman, an American hero. Chief Schapelhouman is the retired Fire Chief of Menlo Park, who helped rescue survivors at Ground Zero and also responded to major national tragedies including Hurricane Katrina, the Oklahoma City bombing, the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster, and numerous fires and floods, including the Kerrville, Texas Flood that occurred earlier this month.

Tim White, President of the Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley, and Karen Stepper, Past President, will emcee the event.

Scouts and American Heritage Girls will present 50 American flags in tribute. Also featured will be the Honor Guard and the Monte Vista High School Choir. A wreath ceremony to honor Gold Star Families will take place to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

Please check out the Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley website for additional information about the ceremony and their essay contest for grades 1st - 12th.