Patriot Day Observance at Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County

“We Remember. We Honor. We Stand United.”

When: Friday, September 11, 2025, | 8:30–9:00 a.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County, Monument Circle, 1616 Heroes Drive, Scottsboro, AL

Public Notice: Patriot Day Observance – September 11, 2026

Patriot Day Observance Announcement

Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County – Scottsboro, Alabama

September 11, 2026

The Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County will host the 2026 Patriot Day Observance on Friday, September 11, 2026, honoring the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and recognizing the courage of first responders, service members, and everyday Americans who rose in unity during our nation’s darkest hours.

This solemn ceremony invites our community to gather in remembrance, reflection, and resolve as we mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Program Schedule

• Opening Remarks
• Pledge of Alliance
• Moment of Silence
• Prayer of Remembrance and Resolve
• Reflection from Guest Speaker
• Reading of the 9/11 Timeline and Tolling of the Bell
• Reading of Names: Alabamians Lost on 9/11
• Closing Reflection
• America the Beautiful
• Conclusion and Dismissal

All members of the community are invited to attend and stand together in honor of those we lost and the enduring spirit of our nation.

For more information about our youth and educational programs, please contact Gayla Sue Mendez, (678) 698-0218, gaylasuemendez@gmail.com.