09/11/2026
The world woke the morning of 9-11-2001, went to school or work, it began like any other day.
By 08:46 AM we all knew this day was different. At 09:03 AM, those of us not in NYC stood silent. It was deafening. Our hearts beating were the loudest thing in the room. By 09:37 AM a third plane struck the Pentagon. And by 10:03 AM a fourth plane went down in Pennsylvania.
There are only a couple of us still on the PD who were officers that fatal day. While we were hundreds of miles away our thoughts were with all those affected, and prayers for our fellow public servants rushing to the scene flowed.
Today marks 25 years. The world has changed. But, we will never forget all those whose lives were taken. We will never forget all those officers, fire fighters and other servants who gave aid.
MPD wishes to honor this day with a humble attitude. We will never forget this day.
““September 11 is an event that really shook the world and showed the worst of humanity—but at the same time, the best of humanity.”
(NY Port Authority Police Officer Will Jimeno)