The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Foundation, in partnership with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and the Police Unity Tour, will host a solemn ceremony honoring the heroes who died as a result of the September 11 terror attacks.
The event, held at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, will bring together law enforcement leaders, first responders, and families to pay tribute to more than 600 men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty on 9/11 and in the years since.
Jon Adler, a 9/11 first responder and National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation, will serve as the emcee for this event.
"On 9/11, we will honor our fallen heroes who ran forward, and remained forward. This includes the 72 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11, and the 536 warriors who have since perished from their sustained lethal toxin exposure on the grounds," says Adler.
Bill Alexander, CEO of NLEOMF, will welcome guests before turning over master of ceremonies duties to Jon Adler.
The U.S. Park Police Honor Guard will present the colors, followed by a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by Alita Montuore. Chaplain Fr. Macrone will lead the invocation.
Pat Montuore, founder and president of the Police Unity Tour, will deliver remarks reflecting on the courage of first responders on 9/11.
Montuore has long championed the sacrifice of fallen officers, saying that their heroism must remain at the center of remembrance efforts.
Following his remarks, Montuore’s wife Alita will perform a tribute song as wreaths are laid at the Memorial by Harry and John, representing the enduring legacy of those lost.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will deliver the keynote address, recognizing the deep cost of the terrorist attacks while reaffirming the Department of Justice’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and their families.
The highlight of the ceremony will be the solemn reading of the names of every law enforcement hero who died as a result of 9/11.
Each name will be followed by the tolling of a ceremonial bell, rung by Brian Montgomery, a tradition that symbolizes final honors for the fallen.
As the names conclude, riders from the Police Unity Tour will take a tribute lap around the Memorial to the sound of a bagpipe solo, a gesture of solidarity from officers who ride each year in honor of fallen colleagues.
Closing the ceremony, Alexander will thank attendees and recognize the FLEOA Foundation, the Police Unity Tour, and the NLEOMF for uniting to ensure the stories of sacrifice are not forgotten.
“The strength of our law enforcement family is seen in moments like these,” Alexander said in advance of the ceremony.
“Together, we honor the memory of the brave men and women who gave their lives, and we reaffirm our pledge to never forget.”
The FLEOA Foundation has long provided support to law enforcement families in times of tragedy, while the National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial serve as permanent reminders of the courage and sacrifice of America’s officers.
The public is invited to attend the Memorial service. A separate private reception will follow at the Law Enforcement Museum for invited guests.
For more information on the FLEOA Foundation and its mission, visit fleoafoundation.org.
The event, held at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, will bring together law enforcement leaders, first responders, and families to pay tribute to more than 600 men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty on 9/11 and in the years since.
Jon Adler, a 9/11 first responder and National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation, will serve as the emcee for this event.
"On 9/11, we will honor our fallen heroes who ran forward, and remained forward. This includes the 72 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11, and the 536 warriors who have since perished from their sustained lethal toxin exposure on the grounds," says Adler.
Bill Alexander, CEO of NLEOMF, will welcome guests before turning over master of ceremonies duties to Jon Adler.
The U.S. Park Police Honor Guard will present the colors, followed by a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by Alita Montuore. Chaplain Fr. Macrone will lead the invocation.
Pat Montuore, founder and president of the Police Unity Tour, will deliver remarks reflecting on the courage of first responders on 9/11.
Montuore has long championed the sacrifice of fallen officers, saying that their heroism must remain at the center of remembrance efforts.
Following his remarks, Montuore’s wife Alita will perform a tribute song as wreaths are laid at the Memorial by Harry and John, representing the enduring legacy of those lost.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will deliver the keynote address, recognizing the deep cost of the terrorist attacks while reaffirming the Department of Justice’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and their families.
The highlight of the ceremony will be the solemn reading of the names of every law enforcement hero who died as a result of 9/11.
Each name will be followed by the tolling of a ceremonial bell, rung by Brian Montgomery, a tradition that symbolizes final honors for the fallen.
As the names conclude, riders from the Police Unity Tour will take a tribute lap around the Memorial to the sound of a bagpipe solo, a gesture of solidarity from officers who ride each year in honor of fallen colleagues.
Closing the ceremony, Alexander will thank attendees and recognize the FLEOA Foundation, the Police Unity Tour, and the NLEOMF for uniting to ensure the stories of sacrifice are not forgotten.
“The strength of our law enforcement family is seen in moments like these,” Alexander said in advance of the ceremony.
“Together, we honor the memory of the brave men and women who gave their lives, and we reaffirm our pledge to never forget.”
The FLEOA Foundation has long provided support to law enforcement families in times of tragedy, while the National Law Enforcement Museum and Memorial serve as permanent reminders of the courage and sacrifice of America’s officers.
The public is invited to attend the Memorial service. A separate private reception will follow at the Law Enforcement Museum for invited guests.
For more information on the FLEOA Foundation and its mission, visit fleoafoundation.org.
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