American Red Cross 9/11 Heroes Breakfast

The Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross was tasked to recognize local efforts relating to the 9/11 tragedy.  Public nominations for heroes came from the chapter's seven county area.  Ten honorees were selected: a medical team, a volunteer, a Muslim Sunday School teacher, a Catholic priest, a housewife, a coroner, a flight attendant, a school teacher, a 7th grade student, and a 64 person search and rescue team with their dog.  The Heroes Breakfast raised $50,000 and, attended by more than 900, was the largest gathering of community leaders in California's state capitol on the anniversary of 9/11.