Las Cruces is set to mark the solemn 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a series of commemorative events. The Las Cruces Fire and Police Departments will host a public memorial on Thursday, September 11, starting at 8 a.m., at Fire Station 1, according to a social media post from the Las Cruces Police. Honor Guards from both departments will maintain a silent vigil to pay their respects to those who lost their lives during the tragic events of that day.
The remembrance will feature a static display including the prominent Garrison Flag alongside fire apparatus and police units. In what has become an annual tribute, Honor Guard members are scheduled to perform a commemorative bell-ringing ceremony that will echo the timeline of September 11, 2001. The purpose is to remember each key moment, from the first attack at 8:46 a.m. when American Airlines Flight 11 hit the North Tower, to the eventual collapse of the North Tower at 10:28 a.m.
For those looking to personally participate or observe, the ceremony is open to the public outside of Fire Station 1, located at 201 E. Picacho Avenue, or from the vantage point of Albert Johnson Park opposite Picacho Avenue. The events will conclude at noon with a 3-volley salute, carried out by Honor Guard members, to be followed closely by the playing of TAPS, as remarked in the Las Cruces Police's announcement. The static display is to remain accessible for viewing until the evening hours.
