Franklin County Honors

09/10/2026

Who is joining me tomorrow?

2026 KU 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

We will never forget.

Join us for the 2026 KU 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as we come together to honor the firefighters, first responders, service members, and all those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001.

Participants will climb 2,071 stairs at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in remembrance of their courage and sacrifice.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Gate Entry: 0500 | Start: 0530 | Conclude: 0654
📍 David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium: Gate 6
👥 Open to First Responders, ROTC Members, Veterans, and Active Duty

Sign-up is required. See the attached flyer for registration information and event details.

Never Forget. Always Honor. 🇺🇸

#9/11

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is more than the start of summer — it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Here in Franklin County, we honor not only the fallen heroes from across our country, but especially those from our own communities whose names and stories remain part of our shared history.

As you spend time with family and friends today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and the cost of freedom.

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.”

From all of us at Franklin County Honors, thank you to our fallen heroes and their families. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

05/03/2026

FYI

The National WWI Museum and Memorial opened in 1926 in commemoration of the 441 Kansas Citians who gave their lives in service to the United States during World War I.

Memorial Day in 2026 feels especially meaningful as the Memorial marks 100 years in the Kansas City community. We honor their sacrifice every day - with special emphasis on their stories during Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25.

Active-duty service members and veterans (plus spouses and dependents with ID) receive free admission. Members of the public receive half-priced admission all weekend long. Plan your visit: https://theworldwar.org/memorialday

2026 Memorial Day is sponsored by E&K Companies, GEHA Health, Hunt Family Foundation, Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW and Weather or Not, Inc. This event is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.