Eight years ago, the city of San Bernardino was rocked to its core when 14 souls were wrenched from the fabric of our community in a vile act of terror. The county government honors the lives of the departed, all environmental and public health employees, as the nation offers a somber salute on the eighth anniversary of this unfathomable tragedy, according to a report by San Bernardino County's official website.
This Saturday, at precisely 10:55 a.m., a moment that has etched itself into the memories of many, officials are urging the public to unite in a moment of remembrance. It will be broadcasted on the County’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – a digital gathering for collective mourning, streaming across platforms where once only mundane moments shared space. Flags at all County facilities have already been lowered to half-mast since Friday—a tradition that will continue until sunset today.
In tribute to those taken too soon, the Curtain of Courage Memorial stands as a permanent testament to the lives lost, the victims who survived, and the unyielding spirit of the first responders. Nestled on the east side of the County Government Center at 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., the memorial beckons hushed reverence from all who pass by.
The scars, both seen and unseen, remain within the hearts of those touched by the events of December 2, 2015. In response, the county has pledged continuing support, offering crucial resources to aid those wrestling with the ghosts of past trauma.
