Fontana, California, September 8, 2011 – The Mayor and City Council invite the public to the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Downtown Fontana on Sunday, September 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Memorial Rose Garden, located at 16822 Spring Street, Fontana, Ca, 92335.

All residents are invited to join the City of Fontana and the San Bernardino County Fire Department in honoring those who lost their lives ten years ago on September 11, 2001. The service will include guest speakers, a candle light vigil at sunset and a memorial slide show.

September 11 is also known as a National Day of Service. As part of the event, those who are eligible are encouraged to serve by participating in theLifeStream hosted blood drive from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Rose Garden. For more information on this event please call (909) 349-6946 or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, please visit www.LStream.org and click on the “Schedule a donation” link.