Honoring Sept. 11 heroes

“We had the flag salute, sang two patriotic songs ... and we

listened to the president’s speech on Ellis Island. It was

comforting.”

EVAN SEBASTIAN, 11

Huntington Beach

“The day 9/11 came we did a bonfire at the beach with flags around

it with my family.”

MAIZZIE KELLEY, 11

Fountain Valley

“At 12 o’clock, we went around and sang ‘God Bless America’ with

intermediate grades .... It was a comforting feeling.”

EMILY OLSON, 10

Costa Mesa

“We went to church .... We all stood up and we prayed and sang

patriotic songs.”

MEGHAN BARTELLS, 11

Costa Mesa

“We put up our American flag in the morning ....My family went

outside and lit three candles out in our driveway for red, white and

blue.”

ALEXA LLOYD, 10

Costa Mesa

-- Interviews and photos compiled by Christine Carrillo