FLEOA marks 25 years since 9/11 with commemorations in NYC and Washington

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association joined memorial events in New York City, Washington, D.C., and across the country last week to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks and the first responders who answered the call. The observances underscored how the 9/11 legacy continues to shape law enforcement service and remembrance 25 years later.

Why it matters: - The 25th anniversary of September 11 kept focus on the officers, firefighters, and other first responders who died or were permanently affected by the attacks. - FLEOA used the milestone to reinforce its message that 9/11 remains a live issue for law enforcement families and the broader public. - The commemorations also highlighted the ongoing duty of today’s officers to serve with courage and unity.

What happened: - FLEOA joined law enforcement officers, families, and community members in New York City, Washington, D.C., and other locations last week for 9/11 remembrance events. - On September 10, FLEOA members gathered at the Fort Hamilton Officers Club in Brooklyn for a remembrance event sponsored by FLEOA Chapters 1, 2, and 3. - On September 11, FLEOA representatives took part in the 2026 9/11 Ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. - Many FLEOA chapters also held commemorative ceremonies around the country.

The details: - The Brooklyn ceremony brought together members of the law enforcement community to honor the lives lost and the first responders who rushed toward danger as the attacks unfolded. - The Washington ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks and honored law enforcement officers and other first responders who protected their communities in the aftermath of September 11. - The Washington event was sponsored by the Police Unity Tour and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation. - FLEOA National President Mathew Silverman said the commemorations showed that the service and sacrifice of the fallen and the survivors will not be forgotten. - Silverman said FLEOA members, law enforcement partners, families, and friends came together to remember those lost and those who answered the call.

Between the lines: - The anniversary gave FLEOA a way to connect historical memory with present-day law enforcement identity. - The focus on multiple cities and chapters suggests an effort to make remembrance local, not just ceremonial in Washington or New York. - The message from FLEOA centered on continuity: sacrifice on 9/11, the aftermath that followed, and the responsibilities carried by current officers.

What's next: - FLEOA said it remains committed to ensuring the fallen, the survivors, and the first responders who answered the call are never forgotten. - The group will continue using remembrance events to reinforce service, unity, and mutual protection across the federal law enforcement community. - FLEOA will also keep supporting advocacy for its more than 34,000 registered members across more than 65 agencies.

The bottom line: - Twenty-five years after 9/11, FLEOA is treating remembrance as both tribute and mission, linking memory of the attacks to the daily work of law enforcement today.