TREASURE COAST \u2500\u2500 Twenty-five years ago we promised to never forget the day that changed the country.<\/p>\n
In 2026, let\u2019s honor the victims, their families, and the first responders, who left an enduring legacy of strength, courage, and unity.<\/p>\n
Several memorial events are being held across the Treasure Coast:<\/p>\n
Fort Pierce<\/p>\n
Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Service: 9:45 -11 a.m., Sept 11, at Veterans Memorial Park, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce.<\/p>\n
The program will include a Ceremonial Wreath Presentation; Voices of Remembrance; Recognition of First Responders and Military Members; a Scholarship Presentation; a Three-Volley Salute; Taps; an Amazing Grace Performance; and a special tribute to Fort Pierce native CeeCee Ross Lyles, a flight attendant aboard United Airlines Flight 93, whose courage and legacy remain an important part of our community\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
Port St. Lucie<\/p>\n
Annual Remembrance Ceremony: 8:30 \u2013 10:30 a.m., Sept 11 at the Memorial Fountain of the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place in\u00a0Port St. Lucie.<\/p>\n
This annual ceremony honors the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9\/11, offers our community a meaningful space for reflection, unity, and tribute to our nation\u2019s enduring resilience.<\/p>\n
Palm City<\/p>\n
9\/11 Memorial Tribute Ceremony: 7 p.m., Sept. 11 outside the Peter & Julie Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Avenue in Palm City. The event will include posting of the colors, music and bagpipers, a candle lighting ceremony, wreath laying and guest speakers.<\/p>\n
Sebastian<\/p>\n
Patriot Day Observance Ceremony: 8:30 a.m., Sept. 11 at the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park, 600 U.S. 1 in Sebastian.<\/p>\n
Stuart<\/p>\n
9\/11 Bridge Walk: City of Stuart First Responders will walk the Roosevelt Bridge at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 11 and the public is encouraged to join them. Participants will gather at 8 a.m. near the basketball court at Flagler Park, 201 SW Flagler Ave. The walk will be a 3.43\u2011mile route, turning around at North River Shores Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Tradition<\/p>\n
United We Remember 9\/11 Memorial Run & Walk: Sept. 12 at 10807 SW Tradition Square in Port St. Lucie. A 3.43-mile timed run\/walk, family-friendly atmosphere, with food trucks and vendors, hosted by the St. Lucie County Firefighters Benevolent Association. Same day registration opens at 7 a.m.<\/p>\n
Vero Beach<\/p>\n
The Tunnel to Towers Vero Beach 5K Run & Walk, held in Vero on Sept. 5, is an annual event that honors and supports first responders and military service members.<\/p>\n
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a charitable organization founded in tribute to New York Fire Department firefighter Stephen Siller, who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001, during the Sept. 11 attacks.<\/p>\n