09/06/2026
🇺🇸THIS FRIDAY | HOLLY HILL REMEMBERS: 25 YEARS LATER🇺🇸
This Friday, September 11th, we invite our community to join us at Holly Hill Memorial Park as we come together to remember, honor, and reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001.
7:30am: Park opens for attendees (*Arrive early to see the ceremonial motorcycle entry at 7:45am*)
7:45am: Ceremonial Entry into the Park by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Triad Chapter 15-12, along with members of the Patriot Guard Riders, Inc.
8:20am: We kindly ask that all attendees begin taking their seats at this time.
8:30am: Posting of Colors by the Honor Guard
National Anthem: Priscilla Smith
Invocation: Major Billy Louya, Chaplain, Davidson County Sheriff's Office
At 8:46am, we will pause for a Moment of Silence in remembrance of the first tower being struck and in honor of all those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.
The morning will also include a dove release (Carolina Doves), 3 Volley Salute, Taps (Ben Benjamin), a Bell Ceremony by the Thomasville Fire & Rescue, a special keynote address, wreath laying, mayoral proclamations and ceremonies, patriotic music (The Rich Fork Carolers), a closing prayer (Brandon Williams, Mt Zion Wesleyan Church), and a moving performance of “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes by Suzann Hedgecock of Jamestown Pipes & Drums.
Mayoral Ceremonies:
The City of Thomasville, NC Mayor Raleigh York
Town of Denton, NC Mayor Scott Morris
City of Lexington Mayor Jason Hayes
We are honored to have so many community leaders, first responders, veterans, musicians, and special guests helping us mark this important anniversary.
Special Thanks to Our Honor Guard:
Holly Hill Memorial Park and Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations - Thomasville extend a heartfelt thank you to the Honor Guard, made up of members of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Thomasville Police Department NC, Lexington Police Department, and Town of Denton, NC Police Department, for their participation in Holly Hill Remembers: 25 Years Later.
25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.