Below are events happening to commemorate the 24th anniversary of 9/11.
The Lafayette Fire Department 24th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Parc Sans Souci, 201 East Vermilion Street, Downtown Lafayette
WHO: Lafayette Fire Department is hosting its annual 9/11 event. The public is invited.
DETAILS: Lafayette Fire Department and first responders throughout the parish will pay respect to the fallen heroes and victims in the 9/11 attack 24 years ago. This year will mark the 24th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America killing nearly 3,000 people. Memorial wreaths will be laid at the 9/11 monument in honor of the lives lost. A moment of silence will be observed. Words of reflection and encouragement will be delivered. The general public is invited to attend.
UL Lafayette 9/11 Memorial Event
What: The Student Veterans Organization and the Office of Veteran and Military Services, will be hosting a memorial, for the two alumni killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2025 9:11 am-9:45 am
Where: University of Louisiana at Lafayette Pentagon Monument in the Alumni Center Garden, 600 E. Saint Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503
Who: Siew-Na Ang, Electrical Engineering, USL, 88. Killed in WTC attack.
Robert Hymel, Industrial Engineering, USL’69. USAF, Lt. Col, B-52 pilot,
Vietnam and Desert Storm. Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross.
Killed in Pentagon Attack.
UL Lafayette Student Veterans Association , UL Lafayette Veteran and
Military Services, UL Lafayette Army ROTC Color Guard, Scott Fire Dept.,
Danielle Doucet, Director, Veteran and Military Student Services
Dr. Dewayne Bowie, VP, Enrollment Management
Timeline of the event:
8:30 Scott Fire Dept. arrives for Set up
8:30-9:00 A/V and live feed set up/ Guest arrive
9:11 Ceremony begins, Ryan Gonzales
9:20 ROTC post colors. Pledge led by Ryan Gonzales, followed by moment of silence for self-reflection
9:25 Danielle Doucet reads obituary for Siew Nya Ang followed by Taps
9:30 Dr. Dewayne Bowie reads obituary for Robert Hymel followed by Taps
9:35 Annie Spell reflects on Sept 11 and her life after 9/11
9:45 Ryan concludes the ceremony
As part of Red Lerille’s Great American 9/11 Pickleball Challenge, a Black Hawk helicopter from the Louisiana National Guard will land at Moncus Park and be on display for the public.
A Black Hawk helicopter from the Louisiana National Guard will land at Moncus Park and be on display for the public Wednesday, September 11, 2025, landing: 9:00 AM, on display until 12:00 PM
at Moncus Park, 913 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503. The Louisiana National Guard, in coordination with the Lafayette Police Department, will present the landing and static display. Special guests may include notable Louisiana sports figures. For full details on Red Lerille’s 9/11 Pickleball Event, visit:
City of Lake Charles to Hold 9/11 Memorial Rededication Ceremony and Salute to First Responders
LAKE CHARLES, La. — The City of Lake Charles will honor Patriots Day on Thursday, September 11, with a 9/11 Memorial Rededication Ceremony and Salute to First Responders. The ceremony, which includes a flag-raising, is open to the public and will begin at 8 a.m.
Originally dedicated on September 11, 2005, the memorial offers a serene space for reflection, remembrance, and tribute to the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Over the years, it has stood as a testament to the resilience of the American spirit and the values that unite our nation.
In recent months, the memorial has undergone renovations to make necessary repairs and upgrades, including a refreshed and expanded entryway. The Ribbon of Souls, featuring a mosaic glass piece for each life lost in the attacks, has also been refurbished.
The memorial also features two steel beams from the World Trade Center and a limestone slab from the Pentagon, honoring two local sons lost in the attacks: Kevin Yokum and Russell Keene.
Citizens can keep up with City of Lake Charles news at www.cityoflakecharles.com [cityoflakecharles.com] and www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesLouisiana [facebook.com].
St. Landry 9/11 Commemoration
