Multiple US Fire Departments Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies

Across multiple communities, solemn ceremonies were held on September 11, 2025, to honor the victims and first responders of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Fire departments in Wilmington, North Carolina, Cumberland County, Tennessee, Clarksville, Tennessee, and other locations organized memorials featuring prayers, moments of silence, the ringing of bells, and reflections on the enduring impact of 9/11. Wilmington’s ceremony included a keynote speech by a firefighter who had been in the NYPD during the attacks, emphasizing reflection and unity. Cumberland County’s event highlighted a memorial plaque and an 11-foot World Trade Center girder, with remarks from the mayor underscoring national resilience and the importance of unity. Clarksville’s ceremony honored both 9/11 victims and local firefighters who died in the line of duty, concluding with a symbolic Memorial Stair Climb. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum maintained its tradition of ringing the Riley Bell at each moment corresponding to the planes’ crashes, preserving historical memory and respect for those who sacrificed their lives.