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Contact: Elizabeth Shope, 814-449-4125
Flight 93 National Memorial will honor the 40 passengers and crew members on the 24th observance on Thursday, September 11, 2025, with the 30-minute Moment of Remembrance. The 9:45 a.m. ceremony includes the reading of names and a moment of silence. A wreath-laying and gate-closing ceremony will take place near the Wall of Names on the Memorial Plaza.For a third year, the National Park Service and the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial offer ‘Teach to Remember 9/11.’ These virtual education programs are available September 8-12 and include the Moment of Remembrance on September 11. Classrooms can join the ceremony via livestream. Educators can register for the virtual event now.
“Year round and especially on September 11, we honor the passengers and crew members of Flight 93,” said Superintendent Stephen M. Clark. “The programs presented by the National Park Service and Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial continue the tradition of educating future generations about these heroes.”
“We are excited to again host a week of virtual programs in partnership with Flight 93 National Memorial,” said Donna Gibson of the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial. “Teachers and students from across America have the opportunity to connect and learn from rangers at the memorial about this story.”
On September 11, the memorial will open at 7:00 a.m. Visitors are encouraged to arrive one hour before the observance to allow ample time to park and shuttle to the event site. All visitors will park in designated lots and shuttle to and from the event site. Visitors are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear. The ceremony will be held in a field and will require walking on mown grass and uneven ground. Accessible buses will be available to accommodate wheelchairs. Standing room and ADA seating will be available for the public.
The Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 11. All programming is free and open to the public.
Programs will be held rain or shine. In severe weather, the program time and location are subject to change. For more information on the observance, including weather updates, prohibited items and group information, please visit https://www.nps.gov/flni/planyourvisit/september-11-observance-general-information.htm.
The observance will be broadcast live to the public on the Flight 93 National Memorial YouTube page. Media are encouraged to take advantage of the live stream or request an event pass to attend in person.
Teach to Remember 9/11
The National Park Service and the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial are coordinating ‘Teach to Remember 9/11.’ This education programming coincides with the annual observance at the memorial. Teachers can register now for this week long virtual learning opportunity. For additional information visit https://www.nps.gov/flni/teach-2-remember.htm.
About Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial
Established in 2009, the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial is the official nonprofit partner of Flight 93 National Memorial. Friends of Flight 93 welcomes all who would join us worldwide in honoring the sacrifice and courage of the passengers and crew of Flight 93 by supporting the mission of Flight 93 National Memorial with volunteers, resources and civic engagement, so as to inspire all who visit with the Flight 93 story. Visit www.Flight93Friends.org to learn more about Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial.
About Flight 93 National Memorial
On September 24, 2002, Congress passed the Flight 93 National Memorial Act. The Act created a new national park unit to commemorate the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who, on Sept. 11, 2001, courageously gave their lives, thereby thwarting a planned attack on our nation's capital. The memorial is outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 crashed with the loss of its 40 passengers and crew. For more information about Flight 93 National Memorial, please visit www.nps.gov/flni.
Last updated: August 29, 2025