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NewsThe Miami HurricaneSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County hosts 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance events and ceremonies

Local municipalities, universities, and police and fire departments across Miami-Dade County hosted commemorative ceremonies, marches, and film screenings to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Events included a joint ceremony by the Coral Gables Police and Fire Departments, a fire department graduation in Coconut Grove, and various campus tributes at the University of Miami and Miami Dade College.

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Why It Matters

Residents across Miami-Dade County participated in local memorial services, traffic or campus event schedules were temporarily adjusted, and 44 new firefighters graduated during the commemoration ceremonies.

Key Facts

  • Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
  • The University of Miami unveiled a 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display behind the 'U' statue on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
  • The 7th annual 9/11 Ruck to Remember was hosted by the Veteran Canes Society and University of Miami Army ROTC on Saturday, Sept. 12, as a 9.11-mile ruck march through Coral Gables.
  • The Newman Alumni Center screened the documentary '9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero' on Tuesday, Sept. 15, followed by a discussion with Robbie Shinder and Dr. Gregory Kroger.
  • The Coral Gables Police and Fire Departments hosted a joint 9/11 honor ceremony.
  • Miami Beach first responders held a remembrance ceremony, accompanied by 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, featuring statements from MDC North Campus President Fermin Vazquez.
  • The Key Biscayne Civic Center's Monaco Fountain hosted a reflection by former NYFD captain Robert Senator, alongside prayer and a moment of silence.
  • The North Miami Police Department hosted a moment of silence and a 21-gun salute at its headquarters at 9:11 a.m.

Who's Mentioned

locationMiami Beach“Held a first responder 9/11 remembrance ceremony.”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 where events took place.”OrganizationNorth Miami Police Department“Honored 9/11 victims at its headquarters with a moment of silence and 21-gun sal”OrganizationUniversity of Miami“Hosted campus remembrance displays and events.”OrganizationVeteran Students Organization“Co-brought the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display.”OrganizationCoral Gables Police Department“Hosted a joint 9/11 ceremony with the fire department.”PersonRobbie Shinder“Movie producer who participated in a post-screening discussion.”OrganizationMiami Dade College's North Campus“Hosted the 'We Promise to Never Forget' remembrance ceremony.”PersonDr. Gregory Kroger“Director of the George P. Hanley Democracy Center who participated in a panel di”OrganizationCoral Gables Fire Department“Hosted a joint 9/11 ceremony with the police department.”PersonFermin Vazquez“MDC North Campus President who spoke at the remembrance ceremony.”PersonRobert Senator“Former New York Fire Department captain who spoke at Key Biscayne.”PersonSteven Meiner“Miami Beach Mayor who provided a statement regarding first responders.”locationMiami City Hall“Location of the Coconut Grove 9/11 ceremony.”locationNewman Alumni Center“Hosted a documentary screening and discussion.”locationWorld Trade Center“Site of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.”locationCoconut Grove“Hosted a ceremony at Miami City Hall and a firefighter graduation.”locationKey Biscayne Civic Center“Hosted reflection 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 remembrance ceremony.”OrganizationPolitical Science Association“Brought the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display to the University of Miami”