09/11/2026
9/11 Remembrance: Honor, Sacrifice, and Commitment
Today, the Butler County EMS family pauses alongside our community and nation to solemnly remember the events of September 11, 2001. Though 25 years have passed, the memories of that day—and the incredible legacy of the heroes who answered the call—remain forever etched in our hearts.
On that fateful morning, 2,977 innocent souls were lost, including hundreds of courageous firefighters, law enforcement officers, and paramedics who ran toward danger without hesitation. They exemplified the ultimate standard of public service, bravery, and selflessness.
Here in Butler County, our newly established Butler County EMS Honor Guard stands as a dedicated symbol of that same reverence—committed to preserving the heritage of emergency medical service and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
As we look back, we choose not only to remember the tragedy, but to draw strength from the incredible unity, resilience, and compassion that brought our country together in the days that followed. Today, and every day, we stand ready to serve you with that very same dedication.
Please take a moment today to pause, reflect, and say a prayer for the families forever changed, and to thank the first responders who continue to protect our communities.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
