The American Spirit lives on
American Airlines Flight Attendant Nancy Arestegui-Hunt touches the 9-11 memorial at the Redondo Beach Civic Center after the 10-year remembrance of 9-11. Nancy’s sister, Barbara (Bobbi) Arestegui, was a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11 from Boston.. Her airplane was the first plane to crash into the North tower of the World Trade Center. Ten years after the moment that changed our world, communities across the nation came together to remember the heroes who fell that day, along with the people who are still dealing with the effects of that tragic day now. “9-11 changed our lives,” said Jan Masi, a community member. “All of us will remember where we were that day. It changed what we do on a daily basis. It changed our world. It’s important that we are all here to remember it. I think it’s important to move forward, but should never forget.” The RUHS Band played at the Civic Center Circle for a crowd of about 300 community members, including veterans, firefighters, police officers, airline employees, members of the city council, a state senator and Mayor Mike Gin. The Veterans Memorial Task Force presented a bronze plaque of remembrance to Mayor Gin, and Captain Eric…
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