This Patriot Day: Honor, remember, and serve
This Patriot Day marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It is a time to remember those we’ve lost, the courage of those who responded that day and those who served the nation in the years that followed.
In addition to National Cemetery Administration events taking place nationwide Saturday, Sept. 12, organizations across the country are hosting remembrance ceremonies and volunteer events. VA’s National Day of Service and Remembrance will take place at 144 participating cemeteries on Sept. 12, 2026.
Below are events hosted by partners in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VetResources Community Network. If you know of another local opportunity, please share it in the comments.
One Flag Forward, September 12 – 16, 2026, New York City to Washington, D.C.
Team RWB 9/11 Stair Climb, September 11, 2026, Citi Field, New York City
Cuse Vet Fest for 9/11 Day, September 11, 2026, Syracuse, NY
Home Base 9/11 Service Project, September 11, 2026, Boston, Massachusetts
TAPS Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp, September 10-13, 2026, Jacksonville, FL
Travis Manion Foundation (Multiple Events), September 10 – October 4, 2026, Nationwide
Freedom Sings USA: Marion Stands with Veterans, September 12, 2026, Marion, IL
Veterans, transitioning service members, spouses, caregivers, survivors, and family members can find upcoming VA events by visiting discover.va.gov/events.
