American Airlines pilot Jeff Diercksmeier talks with Johannah Falke at the Patriot Day ceremony Friday at Costa Mesa City Hall. A crowd of 150 came to the ceremony that recognized the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the East Coast. (RICHARD KOEHLER / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa Police Chief Rob Sharpnack, second from right, salutes with members of Costa Mesa Police and Fire departments during a Patriot Day remembrance ceremony Friday at City Hall. (RICHARD KOEHLER / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa Police Chief Rob Sharpnack, left, looks on as Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano speaks during Patriot Day - A Day of Rememberance in front of the flag pole on lawn in front of Costa Mesa City Hall, Friday. (RICHARD KOEHLER / Daily Pilot)
Members of Costa Mesa Police and Fire departments, city empoyees and citizens pay their respects Friday. (RICHARD KOEHLER / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano speaks during Patriot Day - A Day of Rememberance in front of Costa Mesa City Hall. (RICHARD KOEHLER / Daily Pilot)
Costa Mesa City Hall flags fly at half-mast Friday. (RICHARD KOEHLER / Daily Pilot)
