On Sept. 11, Mayor Karen Bass gathered with dignitaries from the LAFD, LAPD, CHP, the City Council, LA County Fire and other organizations to quietly honor those lost, and thank those who served from LA, during the terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. Just hours after the attacks in 2001, members of the LAFD’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force mobilized to Ground Zero with one mission: to serve.
The remembrance took place at the LAFD’s Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center near Dodger Stadium.
Here are some images of the important day in LA and in our country.
LAFD
“We remember the first responders who answered the call without hesitation, the civilians who helped one another in moments of unimaginable uncertainty, and the families and loved ones who continue to carry their memories.
“Twenty-five years later, their courage, compassion and service remain a powerful reminder of the strength found in helping one another.
“The Los Angeles Fire Dept. joins our nation in remembering those we lost and honoring all who responded and served.
“We will never forget.”
Steel Across America
During the week of July 4, the Los Angeles Fire Dept. welcomed Steel Across America, a nationwide memorial tour featuring an authentic steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Organized by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the tour serves as a moving tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11 while helping educate future generations about the sacrifices made that day.
Steel Across America honors the 343 FDNY Firefighters, 23 NYPD Officers, 37 Port Authority Police Officers, EMS personnel, military members, civilians, survivors, and the families forever impacted by September 11.
As this piece of history travels across America, it reminds us that the courage, sacrifice, and unity displayed on 9/11 will never be forgotten.
City of Los Angeles
“Today marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. We pause to honor and remember the lives lost.
“We honor the courage of the first responders, the resilience of the survivors, and the extraordinary spirit of unity that emerged in the face of tragedy.”
LAPD
“Today, we joined City leaders and our first responder partners in honoring those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
“We remember their courage, honor their sacrifice, and carry their legacy forward.
“We will never forget.”
Council District 15
Councilmember Tim McOsker released the following message:
“Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, our country changed forever.
“This morning, I joined Mayor Karen Bass, Fire Chief Jaime Moore, my City Council colleagues, and members of LAFD, LAPD, LA County Fire, LASD, Cal Fire, CHP, UFLAC, and our Fire Commission to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed that day, and the thousands of first responders, recovery workers, and survivors we have lost in the years since.
“We honored the Firefighters, Police Officers, Paramedics and ordinary people who ran toward danger to help others, as well as the families who have carried the loss of that day for 25 years.
“Twenty-five years later, we have an obligation not only to remember those we lost, but also to remember how we responded. We should remember the shared purpose that brought people together, the sacrifices made by so many, and the responsibility we have to continue looking out for one another.”
