As the nation prepares to reflect on the events that shook its foundation 23 years ago, a ceremony to honor the memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, has been scheduled at NAS JRB Fort Worth. According to NAS JRB Fort Worth, the tribute is set for September 11, with a start time of 0800 on the HQ Parade Field, weather permitting, or the base theatre as a contingency.

Security and access protocols for the base dictate that this act of remembrance is reserved for individuals who have base access, those within the military community who carry the legacy of the day's impact in their ranks and routines. Attendees should plan to be seated by 0745 for the ceremony to commence without delay, and the atmosphere is charged with the solemnity of honoring heroes and civilians, the moment serves as an anchor for shared loss and shared resolve.

This annual remembrance will once again be an opportunity to not only mourn but to reflect on the unity and resilience sparked in the wake of the tragedy the ripple effects of September 11 continue to be felt through the nation's policies, international relations, and in the personal stories of those directly affected, and those who hear their stories. As the date approaches, the community around Fort Worth and the nation at large pauses, inevitably, to look back as it moves forward.