09/11/2026
Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.
For those old enough to remember, the question “Where were you on 9/11?” can bring back vivid memories of a Tuesday morning when the world seemed to change in an instant. For younger generations, September 11 is history, but its impact helped shape the world they inherited.
Across generations, we are united today in remembrance.
We remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We remember the families, friends, and communities who have carried their memories for the past 25 years.
We honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, military personnel, recovery workers, and ordinary citizens who answered an extraordinary call. Some ran toward danger to help strangers. Others stepped forward in the days, months, and years afterward to serve, rebuild, and care for those affected.
We also remember the courage of the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93, whose actions saved countless lives at the cost of their own.
In the aftermath of September 11, Americans came together in compassion, service, and unity. Neighbors helped neighbors. Strangers helped strangers. In moments of crisis, service to one another can become one of our greatest expressions of remembrance.
In 2009, Congress designated September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, encouraging Americans to honor those lost through service to others.
Today, the National WASP WWII Museum will observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We encourage our community to take a moment today, wherever you may be, to pause and reflect on the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families who continue to carry their memories 25 years later.
In recognition of this day of remembrance and service, the Museum is also offering free admission today to active-duty military, veterans, and first responders as a small expression of our gratitude for those who answer the call to serve.
Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost.
We honor those who served.
We carry their stories forward.
We will never forget. 🇺🇸
