The Sun Shines on September 11, 2021

Sunflowers lay at the base of the Flags set out for each American lost in the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago today on September 11, 2021, at Pepperdine University located in Malibu, Calif. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Pepperdine University honors a commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the tragic 9/11 events on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Malibu Calif. Displaying their 14th annual Waves of Flags Display, consisting of nearly 3000 currently at Alumni Park along Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Sunflowers lay at the base of the Flags set out for each American lost in the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago today on September 11, 2021, at Pepperdine University located in Malibu, Calif. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

The sun rises among the Waves of Flags memorial for the 20th anniversary for the 9/11 attacks located at Pepperdine University in Malibu Calif on September 11, 2021. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Pepperdine University honors a commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the tragic 9/11 events on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Malibu Calif. Displaying their 14th annual Waves of Flags Display, consisting of nearly 3000 currently at Alumni Park along Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

An onlooker takes a picture among the Waves of Flags diplay at Pepperdine University on September 11, 2021, in Malibu, Calif. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Every September 11th since 2008, Pepperdine University students have set up what is known

as Waves of Flags Display to honor those that lost their lives during the September 11, 2001

attacks. On this 20th anniversary of the 9/11, nearly 3000 flags are placed strategically

throughout the Pepperdine campus with the vast majority of them being American flags.

Through the masses you'll notice other countries found among the set ups as well, these were

placed to symbolize the loses the countries have suffered as well through the vicious terrorist

attacks. The Display is meant to educate both students and anyone who may come across the

campus to honor those heroic men and women that have sacrificed so much during those tragic

times. The College has planned a full day of remembrance and reflection for the memorial and

all are welcome to attend. More information can be found at Pepperdine.edu

The Waves of Flags will be on display from Thursday, September 9, to Saturday, September 25,

2021.