09/11/2026
September 11, 2001 changed the course of our country forever. In the midst of devastation and tragedy, we also saw courageous acts of bravery, humility and unity.
On the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history, we are also reminded of the first responders who raced to the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. The response effort involved people from across the nation. 62 members of Missouri Task Force 1 deployed to the World Trade Center in New York City, where they spent 10 days assisting FDNY and NYPD with search and rescue missions.
Nearly 3,000 people innocently lost their lives that day.
343 were New York firefighters.
23 were New York Police Department officers.
37 were Port Authority Police Department officers.
Many more have been affected in the 25 years since.
Thank you to first responders in New York and across the country for your service and bravery.
If anybody needs additional support, do not hesitate to call, text or chat 988. Today is a hard day for a variety of reasons. Take care of yourself.
