In a reflective column released September 12, 2025, Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama honored the victims of the 1986 Cerritos Air Disaster and the 2001 terrorist attacks. He reminded residents of the city’s memorial sites—the Sculpture Garden and First Responder Plaza—as spaces dedicated to remembrance and resilience.
The Mayor emphasized the city’s ongoing commitment to honoring first responders and families affected by tragedy. These commemorations form a vital part of Cerritos’s cultural heritage and collective identity.
The column encouraged residents to visit the memorials, which stand as symbols of courage, unity, and hope within the community.
