EVERETT – Numerous local ceremonies are planned in and around Everett 25 years after the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001 in New York, Washington D.C. and Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
The South County Fire Department conducts a commemoration ceremony Friday September 11 at the city’s 9/11 Memorial next to the fire station at 275 6th Ave. North. The event to honor first responders and those killed or impacted by the attacks are encouraged to arrive before 9am with the official ceremonies expected to begin at 9:11 a.m.
The Edmonds ceremony will be held in front of the 9/11 Memorial which is built around a 1-ton beam recovered from the collapsed World Trade Center. The beam is supported by two stainless steel towers above a pentagonal foundation. Flanking the beam are two walls of glass tiles honoring each of the nearly 3,000 people killed, including more than 400 first responders.
The ceremony, presented by South County Union Firefighters IAFF Local 1828, will feature the South County Fire Honor Guard; retired South County Firefighter David “Bronco” Erickson; Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen; and bugler Debbie Dawson, a retired Edmonds Police Department officer.
In Everett at 7 p.m. Friday September 11, the 3rd annual remembrance event, “Monumental Talks 2026” will be held at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Avenue. Admission is free and no tickets or registration are required. This year’s theme is “The Visible and Invisible Cost of Freedom”. The program honors first responders and veterans and includes the Fireman’s Prayer Anthem by composer Charles-Henri Avelange, recorded at Sony Pictures Studios with a 90- piece orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Joe Marine, Mayor of Mukilteo, serves as master of ceremonies. The event is non-partisan and open to everyone. It’s scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m.
The City of Monroe, Wash. will hold a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. At 8:46 a.m. at Monroe City Hall’s Flag Plaza, featuring a flag lowering and performances by Snohomish County Firefighters Pipes & Drums Monroe City Hall Flag Plaza is located at 806 West Main Street. The ceremony honors the firefighters, police officers, and others who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as the ongoing commitment of those affected. The event is part of the city’s observance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, marking the sacrifice of first responders and the enduring impact on the community.
On Saturday, September 12th, The 2026 Snohomish 9/11 Heroes Run is the 8th annual event organized by the Travis Manion Foundation. It will feature a 5K run, walk, and ruck division for all ages and fitness levels, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Willis Tucker Park in Snohomish, Wash. Volunteer opportunities for event support are available, too.
The 5K event is designed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, honor first responders, service members, victims of 9/11, subsequent conflicts, and educate future generations about the significance of the day.
Registration is available via the Travis Manion Foundation website; pricing and FAQs are linked here. The 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. with packet pickup starting at 7:00 a.m.
While the Heroes Run is the main Snohomish community event, the American Legion Family and other organizations will also hold national and local 9/11 commemorations on September 11 and 12, 2026, including ceremonies and service projects.
Across the nation, The American Legion Family will lead their communities in honoring those lost during the 2001 terrorist attacks and those lost in the ensuing wars.
This Sept. 11 marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, as well as downing of United Flight 93 in Somerset Co., Pa., when the plane’s passengers attempted to overcome four hijackers. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost over the three locations.
It’s a moment in America’s history that the American Legion Family continues to remember and ensure that their community never forgets the lives lost that day or the more than 7,000 U.S. servicemembers lost fighting in the global war on terrorism following the attacks. For 24 years, American Legion posts have conducted ceremonies on 9/11 to ensure that their communities don’t forget the lives lost that day or those lost while fighting the global war on terrorism prompted by the attack.
And this year is no different. From New York to California, Wisconsin to Florida and multiple points in between, ceremonies and other events will remember all those on or as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
There also are other ways to commemorate 9/11: America 250 is hoping to make Sept. 11 “the largest day of unity and doing good in American history through its 9/11 Day. A national project-registration database has been set up at 911day.org/volunteer to list and promote service opportunities, whether open to the public or private to an organization. American Legion Family members are encouraged to post their community service projects around the anniversary of 9/11 to the database, as they did their USA 250 Challenge activities.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will host a day of service and remembrance to honor victims of the attacks. This year’s events take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. local time at more than 140 VA and state veteran cemeteries, and will include opportunities for community volunteers to clean headstones and participate in other cemetery beautification activities. Those wishing to participate in VA cemeteries’ National Day of Service and Remembrance can register here.
And ahead of September 11th, the Tango Alpha Lima podcast hosts talk with then-Air Force 1st Lt. Heather “Lucky” Penney, who on Sept. 11, 2001, had one job: get airborne and take down United Flight 93 before it reached its target in Washington, D.C.
At the local level, the following are a few examples of what Legion Family members have planned to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Those who conduct such events are urged to share their stories and photos at www.legiontown.org.