As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we invite you to join us in honoring the heroes, remembering the lives lost, and reflecting on the unity and resilience that brought our nation together.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Rolesville Elementary School

307 S. Main Street

Rolesville, NC 27571

This free community event welcomes residents, Veterans, First Responders, military personnel, students, and families to gather in remembrance of one of the most significant days in our nation's history.

❤️Event Highlights❤️

🎖️ Patriotic Opening Ceremony featuring:

• Honor Guards & Flag Raising
• National Anthem
• Bagpipers
• Mounted Police & K-9 Units
• Fire & Law Enforcement Displays
• Veterans & Active-Duty Military
• Guest Speakers

🏃 5K Race & Walk for Heroes honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001.

🗽 Mobile 9/11 Educational Experience featuring museum-quality exhibits and educational displays.

🛠️ View Authentic World Trade Center Steel recovered from Ground Zero and witness the unveiling of a newly acquired steel beam that will become part of Rolesville's future Veteran & First Responder 9/11 Memorial Park.

❤️ This special event serves as a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, service, and patriotism demonstrated on September 11 and throughout the years that followed.

Whether you lived through the events of that day or simply wish to honor those who served and sacrificed, we encourage you to attend this meaningful community gathering.

Come to Remember.

❤️ Come to Honor.

📚 Come to Learn.

We hope you'll join us as we stand together in remembrance.