09/11/2026
September 11, 2001
Twenty-five years later, we still remember.
We remember the nearly 3,000 people whose lives were taken that day. We remember the families, friends and communities forever changed by their loss.
We remember the firefighters, police officers, EMTs and other first responders who ran toward danger while others were running away. We remember the military members who answered the call in the years that followed. We remember the ordinary people who made extraordinary choices to help a stranger, guide someone to safety, give blood, open their doors or simply stand beside someone who was hurting.
And we remember those who survived, carrying the physical and invisible scars of that day.
September 11 changed our country. But it also revealed something enduring about the human spirit: courage in the face of fear, compassion in the face of tragedy, and an extraordinary willingness to help one another.
Today, we honor the fallen.
We celebrate the heroes.
We hold space for the families who still grieve.
And we remember.
Twenty-five years. Always remembered. Never forgotten.
If you would like to honor the memory of those lost and help preserve their stories for generations to come, consider supporting the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Its work ensures that the stories of sacrifice, service, resilience and hope are never forgotten.
Support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum: https://www.911memorial.org/donate-today
