NewsThe Miami HurricaneSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County hosts 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance events and ceremonies
Local universities, police and fire departments, and municipal leaders across Miami-Dade County hosted commemorative ceremonies, marches, screenings, and displays to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Events included a joint police and fire ceremony in Coral Gables, a remembrance display at the University of Miami, a documentary screening at the Newman Alumni Center, and a 21-gun salute by the North Miami Police Department.
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Residents across Miami-Dade County participated in local memorial events, community gatherings, and public safety ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Key Facts
- Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of 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 the 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 screened the documentary '9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero' on Tuesday, Sept. 15, followed by a discussion with producer Robbie Shinder and Dr. Gregory Kroger.
- 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 ceremony honoring 9/11 victims, with remarks from Mayor Steven Meiner.
- Coconut Grove held 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 events featuring former New York Fire Department captain Robert Senator, a moment of silence, and prayer.
- 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 of Key Biscayne events”OrganizationNorth Miami Police Department“Honored those lost with a 21-gun salute”OrganizationUniversity of Miami“Hosted campus remembrance display and march”OrganizationVeteran Students Organization“Brought the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display”PersonRobbie Shinder“Movie producer”PersonDr. Gregory Kroger“Director of the George P. Hanley Democracy Center”OrganizationMiami Dade College’s North Campus“Hosted 'We Promise to Never Forget' remembrance ceremony”PersonFermin Vazquez“MDC North Campus President”OrganizationCoral Gables Police and Fire Departments“Hosted a joint ceremony”PersonRobert Senator“Former New York Fire Department captain”PersonSteven Meiner“Miami Beach Mayor”locationMiami City Hall“Location of the Coconut Grove ceremony and firefighter graduation”locationNewman Alumni Center“Venue for the documentary screening”locationWorld Trade Center“Site of the terrorist attacks 25 years prior”locationCoconut Grove“Held a ceremony at Miami City Hall”locationKey Biscayne Civic Center“Hosted remembrance events at Monaco Fountain”OrganizationGeorge P. Hanley Democracy Center“Directed by Dr. Gregory Kroger”OrganizationMiami Beach Fire and Police Departments“Participated in the Miami Beach ceremony”OrganizationPolitical Science Association“Brought the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display”locationCoral Gables“Location of the ruck march and joint police/fire ceremony”