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Turlock to honor 9/11 with memorial ceremony, Run of Remembrance
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Turlock’s day of remembrance will begin at 8:45 a.m. Friday with a Sept. 11th memorial ceremony at Fire Station 31, 540 E. Marshall St. (Photo courtesy of the City of Turlock).

As the nation prepares to honor those who tragically lost their lives 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001 this Friday, the Turlock community is invited to pay tribute locally with a ceremony at Turlock Fire Station 31, followed by a series of remembrance runs at the Turlock Sports Complex.

Turlock’s day of remembrance will begin at 8:45 a.m. Friday with a Sept. 11th memorial ceremony at Fire Station 31, 540 E. Marshall St. The ceremony is open to the public.

Battalion Chief Jason Bernard said that the annual ceremony remains an important event for the community.

“We’re happy to be carrying on the tradition of hosting a remembrance ceremony and being a part of it,” he said.

The City of Turlock will continue the memorial events with Run of Remembrance activities from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Turlock Sports Complex, 4545 N. Kilroy Rd.

City of Turlock Assistant Municipal Services Director Karen Packwood said the Run of Remembrance is part of the department’s Family Fun Nights program.

“This year marks the first time the city will host a Run of Remembrance as part of Family Fun Night. The idea came from wanting to create a meaningful way for our community to come together and honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001,” she said.

Events will start with a solemn remembrance lap led by Turlock police and firefighters. After the remembrance lap will be a color run. Participants are invited to run or walk laps through color stations around the course. After the color run, the 209 Running Club will lead the community in a run around the sports complex.

“We wanted the Run of Remembrance to have something meaningful for everyone. The three portions each serve a different purpose while coming together as one event,” said Packwood.

Attendees are encouraged to ear patriotic attire.

Packwood said she believes it’s important for the city to continue hosting remembrance events because “we have a responsibility to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, as well as the first responders and everyday citizens who showed incredible courage that day.”