NewsThe Miami HurricaneSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Local Municipalities and Universities Host 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Events Across Miami-Dade County
Universities and local government departments across Miami-Dade County hosted memorial ceremonies, marches, screenings, and first responder graduations to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The events included a campus remembrance display, a 9.11-mile ruck march, documentary screenings, joint police and fire department ceremonies, and a 21-gun salute.
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Residents across Miami-Dade County participated in local memorial events, community observances, and first responder graduation ceremonies commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Key Facts
- Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked 25 years since the terrorist attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center.
- The University of Miami unveiled a 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display behind the 'U' statue, organized by the Political Science Association and Veteran Students Organization.
- The Veteran Canes Society and University of Miami Army ROTC hosted the 7th annual 9/11 Ruck to Remember, a 9.11-mile-long ruck march through Coral Gables on Saturday, Sept. 12.
- The Newman Alumni Center scheduled a screening of the documentary '9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero' followed by a discussion with producer Robbie Shinder and Dr. Gregory Kroger on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
- Coral Gables Police and Fire Departments hosted a joint ceremony honoring lives lost and the public who helped with the aftermath.
- Miami Beach first responders held a remembrance ceremony, featuring remarks from Mayor Steven Meiner.
- Coconut Grove hosted a ceremony at Miami City Hall followed by a graduation ceremony for 44 new firefighters.
- Miami Dade College’s North Campus hosted the 'We Promise to Never Forget' remembrance ceremony, led by MDC North Campus President Fermin Vazquez.
- Key Biscayne Civic Center’s Monaco Fountain hosted reflection events featuring former NYFD captain Robert Senator.
- The North Miami Police Department held a moment of silence and a 21-gun salute at its headquarters at 9:11 a.m.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiami Beach“Held a ceremony honoring 9/11 victims”OrganizationVeteran Canes Society“Co-hosted the 9/11 Ruck to Remember”OrganizationUniversity of Miami Army ROTC“Co-hosted the 9/11 Ruck to Remember”locationMonaco Fountain“Location at Key Biscayne Civic Center for remembrance events”OrganizationNorth Miami Police Department“Honored those lost on 9/11 at its headquarters with a 21-gun salute”OrganizationUniversity of Miami“Hosted campus remembrance events and displays”OrganizationVeteran Students Organization“Brought the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display to UM”PersonRobbie Shinder“Movie producer participating in a post-screening discussion”PersonDr. Gregory Kroger“Director of the George P. Hanley Democracy Center”OrganizationMiami Dade College’s North Campus“Hosted the 'We Promise to Never Forget' remembrance ceremony”PersonFermin Vazquez“MDC North Campus President”OrganizationCoral Gables Police and Fire Departments“Hosted a joint 9/11 honor ceremony”PersonRobert Senator“Former New York Fire Department captain who spoke at Key Biscayne”PersonSteven Meiner“Miami Beach Mayor”locationMiami City Hall“Location of the Coconut Grove ceremony and firefighter graduation”locationNewman Alumni Center“Hosting a documentary screening and discussion”locationWorld Trade Center“Site of the terrorist attacks on New York City”locationCoconut Grove“Held a ceremony at Miami City Hall”locationKey Biscayne Civic Center“Hosted 9/11 reflection events at Monaco Fountain”OrganizationGeorge P. Hanley Democracy Center“Associated with Dr. Gregory Kroger”OrganizationMiami Beach Fire and Police Departments“Carrying the legacy of 9/11 first responders forward”OrganizationPolitical Science Association“Brought the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display to UM”