09/15/2026
Twenty-five years later, our members continue to find meaningful ways to honor those we lost on September 11, 2001.
This year, one of our members had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the Kitsap County 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, reflecting on the sacrifices made that morning and the responsibility we have as firefighters to keep their stories alive.
Across the country, three of our members traveled to New York City to take part in the 24-hour 9/11 GORUCK.
Over the course of more than 40 miles, they carried weighted rucks and additional equipment while completing strenuous challenges built around teamwork. The standard was simple: no one fails alone. If one fails, they all fail.
But the weight they carried represented much more than a physical challenge.
Each participant completed the event in honor of a firefighter who gave their life on September 11.
Throughout the 24 hours, participants learned the stories of those who were lost, visited places connected to the events of 9/11, and were reminded of the humanity behind the numbers we have repeated for the past 25 years.
Whether speaking their names, climbing stairs, carrying their memory for 40 miles, or simply taking a moment to remember, we have a responsibility to ensure their stories are never forgotten.
We remember the 343.
We remember all those who never made it home.
We remember those who have since been lost to 9/11-related illnesses.
