Students today at Southside ISD paid tribute to the 2,977 victims of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony at Heritage Elementary included a fly-in from the San Antonio Police Department’s Eagle One helicopter team, SAPD patrol officers, firefighters from the Bexar County Emergency Services District 2, and the Southside ISD Police Department.
About 300 students waived American flags, sang a patriotic song, and held a moment of silence to honor the victims from the attack.
Each year, Heritage Elementary hosts the event as part of Texas’ First Responders Day. More than 400 firefighters and police officers died following the terrorist attacks.
Heritage Elementary students hold an American flag to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez thanks first responders and encourages students to always do their best.
A Heritage Elementary student enjoys wearing the colorful headband during a 9/11 tribute.
A Heritage Elementary student holds a flag during a 9/11 tribute.
A student holds a sheet of paper to thank first responders during a 9/11 tribute.
Heritage Elementary students wear paper crowns with the Twin Towers and the Pentagon during a 9/11 tribute.
A Heritage Elementary students shows his pride and carries the American flag during a 9/11 tribute.
Heritage Elementary students recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a 9/11 tribute at the school.
Heritage Elementary students play under a tree planted 19-years ago to mark the 2001 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Heritage Elementary students wear paper crowns during a 9/11 tribute at the school.
