09/11/2026
25 Years Later, We Remember.
On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed.
As members of the fire service, we remember with profound respect the 343 firefighters and fire officers of the FDNY who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. They answered the call, entered the towers, and gave their lives in an extraordinary act of courage, duty, and selflessness.
We remember the firehouses that lost brothers and sisters. We remember the families who lost loved ones. We remember the first responders who continued to serve, search, rescue, and recover in the days and weeks that followed.
We also remember the 12 members of the Westfield community who lost their lives on September 11. They were our neighbors, friends, coworkers, and loved ones. Their names remain forever woven into the history of our community.
But today, we remember everyone.
We remember every innocent life lost that day.
We remember the police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, military personnel, and countless others who answered the call.
We remember the passengers and crews aboard the four aircraft. We remember those at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. We remember the families who waited for loved ones who never came home.
And we remember the countless people whose lives were forever changed.
Twenty-five years have passed, but the memory remains.
For the fire service, September 11 is a solemn reminder of the responsibility we carry every time we put on our uniform and answer the call. It reminds us of courage, sacrifice, duty, and the bond shared by those who choose to serve others.
Today, we pause to honor every life lost, every family affected, and every person who answered the call to help.
25 years later, we remember.
25 years later, we honor.
25 years later, we mourn.
25 years later, we will never forget.
September 11, 2001 to September 11, 2026
