09/11/2026
SEPTEMBER 11 — 25 YEARS LATER
Twenty-five years ago today, the world witnessed unimaginable loss — and extraordinary courage.
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in the terrorist attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and aboard Flight 93.
They were mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, friends, coworkers and neighbours. Among them were hundreds of first responders who went toward the danger while thousands were trying to escape.
343 FDNY members, 23 NYPD officers and 37 Port Authority Police officers were killed, alongside members of other emergency services and agencies.
For the fire service, September 11 remains deeply personal.
The 343 entered and climbed the towers knowing people above them were depending on them. Their courage and sacrifice have defined a generation of firefighters.
But the loss did not end when the towers fell.
In the 25 years since, more than 600 additional FDNY members have died from World Trade Center-related illnesses. More than 10,000 are living with certified 9/11-related health conditions, including thousands diagnosed with cancer.
There are firefighters serving in our stations today who were not yet born on September 11, 2001. They know that day through the stories, photographs and traditions passed down by those who came before them.
It is now our responsibility to carry that memory forward.
“Never Forget” is more than something we say once a year. It is a commitment.
We remember the 2,977 lives taken that day.
We honour every firefighter, police officer, paramedic and first responder who gave their life trying to save others.
We remember the more than 600 FDNY members lost to occupational illness since.
And we stand with the thousands still living with the consequences of their service.
Twenty-five years later, their courage, service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
🇺🇸September 11, 2001 — Never Forget. 🇨🇦
