MALIBU, CA - The Pepperdine University College Republicans are reaching out to the families of the victims killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks, as part of the groups third annual memorial taking place this Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6pm at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. The student-led group has once again teamed with the University, Student Activities, and other student groups to once again construct the Wave of Flags an expansive sea of American flags on the front lawn of the campus - one flag for each of the nearly 3,000 innocent people killed on that tragic day. The display, which was originally conceived of and led by the Pepperdine College Republicans, was completed today and will be open to the public for viewing through September 19.

Amid recent controversies related to events of September 11th, including a planned Koran burning in Florida that has sparked outrage worldwide, the student-led group hopes to bring a positive light to this day of remembrance. We hope that the flag display will unite Americans in a time when we reflect on the worst attack on U.S. soil in our nations history, said Chris Garcia, president emeritus of the Pepperdine University College Republicans. Our memorial will offer a chance for families to heal and mourn the loss of loved ones who were killed in the devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

The Pepperdine University College Republicans are extending an invitation to attend the memorial to all of the families directly impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well to as the families of soldiers killed while serving our nation in the War on Terror. The student group will sponsor one family who has lost a loved one to attend the Wave of Flags display and memorial at Pepperdine University, with all travel and lodging expenses paid. Lt. Col. Robert Buzz Patterson (USAF-Ret.), who served as the Senior Military Aide to President Clinton from 1996-1998, will be the keynote speaker at the September 11th memorial. After the event, Lt. Col. Patterson will hold a signing for his newly released book, Conduct Unbecoming (2010).