09/11/2026
A Tribute of Remembrance
The Walla Walla Fire Department continues its annual tradition of remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
On this 25th anniversary of remembrance, the Walla Walla Fire Department, IAFF Local 404, and Rose & Olive, A Pleasant Arrangement, come together to honor those who were lost, those who answered the call, and all whose lives were forever changed by that day.
A Thin Red Line FDNY 9/11 plaque honoring the 343 firefighters who gave their lives while serving others accompanies a floral tribute created as a moment to pause, remember, and reflect.
Together, they honor the innocent lives lost, the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call, and the courage, strength, and resilience that emerged from one of our nation’s darkest days. We also remember the families and communities whose lives were forever changed and who continue to carry these memories forward.
The floral arrangement features white carnations, Freedom red roses, and salal. The white carnations represent remembrance and peace. The Freedom red roses symbolize courage, love, sacrifice, and the spirit of those who selflessly answered the call. The salal represents strength and resilience—the enduring strength of the families, first responders, survivors, and communities who continue to carry these memories forward.
For 25 years, we all have carried the memories, the grief, the stories, and the enduring strength of those we lost.
They will never be forgotten. Their lives and stories live on. Their sacrifices continue to matter, and their courage continues to inspire generations.
We remember the families who continue to carry their loved ones in their hearts. We remember the communities that came together—and continue to stand together—in remembrance, compassion, and hope.
We remember.
We honor.
We will never forget.
With Honors,
WWFD, IAFF Local 404, and Rose & Olive, A Pleasant Arrangement
