Media Advisory
Tree Dedication Ceremony to Commemorate 9/11 at Irvine Valley

IRVINE, CA - The community is invited to attend a brief, solemn ceremony at Irvine Valley College to commemorate the first anniversary of the deadly terrorist attacks on America, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2002. The ceremony of remembrance will include a patriotic performance by the IVC Chorale, inspirational remarks by invited guests, and the dedication of a tree in the memory of the lives lost. Local law enforcement will be represented by the Irvine Police Department and the Orange County Fire Department, Station #36. Assemblyman Bill Campbell will offer his remarks prior to the tree dedication, which will be followed by a moment of silence.

The 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony will take place in front of the IVC Student Services Center, and will conclude at 12:00 noon. More information about the ceremony is available by contacting the Irvine Valley College Foundation at (949) 451-5290.

Program

Welcome: Dr. Glenn R. Roquemore, IVC President; Thomas A. Fuentes, Trustee, SOCCCD, Master of Ceremonies

Invocation: Deacon Skip Seagraves, Diocese of Orange

Pledge of Allegiance: Anthony Kuo, Associated Students of IVC

National Anthem: IVC Masterworks Chorale and College Singers, conducted by Professor Jan Wyma

Introductions: Thomas Fuentes, Chancellor Raghu P. Mathur

Words of Inspiration: Assemblyman Bill Campbell

“God Bless America”: Chorale Singers

Tree Dedication: IVC Foundation Board of Governors
“Shenandoah” Chorale and Singers

Adjournment In Memory: Thomas Fuentes