09/12/2026
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation experienced one of the darkest days in its history. Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost in coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The tragedy was felt not only across the United States, but around the world.
Today, we remember the civilians who lost their lives, the families forever changed, and the first responders who courageously answered the call to serve others in the face of unimaginable danger. We also remember those who survived the attacks and the many first responders, cleanup crews, and survivors who have since suffered and died from illnesses connected to the toxic aftermath of Ground Zero.
Here in our own community, there are meaningful places of remembrance that keep the memory of September 11 close to home. The Healing Fields near the Prescott Valley Civic Center honors the fallen with thousands of American flags, while local fire stations in Williamson Valley and Mayer hold pieces of steel from the World Trade Center as lasting memorials to those who were lost, including the 343 firefighters who gave their lives.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we pause to reflect on the lives lost, the courage shown, and the enduring impact of that day.
We will never forget.
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Photos in order of appearence:
1. The Prescott Valley Civic Center Lawn where the Healing Fields temporary installation will be hosted. This photograph was taken 18 October 2021. Photographed and uploaded by user CZfromPV. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. (1100-2026-3601).
2. Fire fighters carrying water hose through rubble September 11th following terrorist attack on World Trade Center, New York City. Sept. 11, 2001. Image. Retrieved from the Library of Congress.
3. Aerial view three days after hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon building.Photograph by U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Cedric H. Rudisill; National Archives. Catalog ID 6523869. September 14, 2001. This image is in the public domain.
