““No day shall erase you from the memory of time.””
Join family, friends, and community members at The War Memorial as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. As our nation also marks America’s 250th birthday, this solemn observance offers an opportunity to reflect on the values of unity, resilience, and freedom that have endured through both our greatest triumphs and our most difficult challenges.
All are invited to come together in remembrance of those who lost their lives and in solidarity against the hatred that fueled the attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and beyond. Together, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy and continue to define our nation.
Moments of silence will be observed in memory of the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, as well as all those whose lives were forever changed on September 11.
Please check back for additional details about the ceremony as they become available.
September 11, 2026
8:30am
A coffee social hour will be held in the Alger Center Community Room after the morning service for all to gather for conversation, reflection, and fellowship.
The lakefront lawn of the historic Alger House
Free and open to the public
Pre-registration is requested at the button below.
In the event of rain, this event will be held inside the Alger Center Ballroom.
Memorializing Michigan Lives Lost on 9/11
Terence Edward Adderley, Jr. (May 12, 1979–September 11, 2001) — Royal Oak
David Alger (December 15, 1943–September 11, 2001) — Grosse Pointe
Todd M. Beamer (November 24, 1968–September 11, 2001) — Flint
Eric L. Bennett (October 17, 1971–September 11, 2001) — Flint
Frank Joseph Doyle (January 29, 1962–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Bradley V. Hoorn (June 3, 1979–September 11, 2001) — Kalamazoo
Darya Lin (August 13, 1969–September 11, 2001) — Ann Arbor
Peter Edward Mardikian (August 27, 1972–September 11, 2001) — Kalamazoo
Margaret Elaine Mattic (November 8, 1949–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Albert Ogletree (December 25, 1951–September 11, 2001)
Marsha D. Ratchford (May 26, 1967–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Joshua Alan Rosenthal (June 4, 1957–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Brock Joel Safronoff (May 16, 1975–September 11, 2001) — Traverse City
Eric Raymond Thorpe (April 17, 1966–September 11, 2001) — Grand Rapids
Brian John Terrenzi (September 21, 1972–September 11, 2001)
Lisa Marie Terry (January 31, 1959–September 11, 2001) — Highland Park
Meredith Lynn Whalen (August 9, 1978–September 11, 2001) — Canton
Marvin Roger Woods (January 6, 1944–September 11, 2001) — Owendale
Sandra Lee Wright (August 7, 1944–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
This listing of names was compiled from the 9/11 National Memorial. If you know of another individual who should be added to this list, please email aszwarc@warmemorial.org