Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the December 2, 2015, terrorist attack in San Bernardino. On that day, 14 people, including 13 county Environmental Health and Public Health employees, were killed. Many more were wounded physically and emotionally.
The county government family will always remember these 14 souls and continue to support those who are still healing. The public is invited to join county employees in observing a moment of remembrance at 10:55 a.m. on Friday, December 2, on the county’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram platforms. Please watch this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t69VDnPAWI, to remember those who were taken from us.
Flags at all County facilities will be flown at half-mast on Friday. The county asks those who fly an American flag at home or at their place of work to also lower their flags on Friday in honor of those who were killed on that tragic day seven years ago.
The public is also invited to visit the Curtain of Courage Memorial (https://december2.sbcounty.gov/), which is located on the east side of the County Government Center at 385 N Arrowhead Ave. in San Bernardino. This memorial serves to permanently honor the victims, survivors, and first responders from that tragic day.
For those experiencing trauma due to the events of December 2, 2015, resources are available to help at https://www.sbcounty.gov/uploads/DBH/2021/09/Coping_after_a_traumatic_event_9_23_21_Comb_Final.pdf.
About San Bernardino County: San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being as outlined in the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 25,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support. San Bernardino County’s organizational culture is defined by the four pillars of value, innovation, service, and vision. For more information, visit sbcounty.gov.