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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County

Veterans, first responders, and cadets gather at Veterans Memorial Park for Hillsborough County Patriot Day ceremony

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Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered on Friday, September 11 at Veterans Memorial Park to observe the annual Patriot Day ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

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Why It Matters

Residents and local community members participated in a public commemoration honoring lives lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Key Facts

  • Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered for the annual Patriot Day ceremony.
  • The event took place at Veterans Memorial Park.
  • The ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Local law enforcement agency that conducted a drone demonstration”locationTwin Towers“Source of the 135-pound piece of steel escorted during the ceremony”OrganizationHillsborough County Fire Rescue“Local public safety agency represented at the event”PersonPreston Shill“Member of Durant High School's JROTC program”locationTampa“City where the ceremony took place”OrganizationDurant High School“School with a participating JROTC program”locationMacDill Air Force Base“Base providing military working dogs for the event”OrganizationU.S. Marine Corps“Military branch that provided an Assault Battalion for the exhibition”PersonRob Herrin“Public safety chief for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue”locationVeterans Memorial Park“Location of the annual Patriot Day ceremony in Tampa”