La Junta Remembers 9/11: 

Honoring the 25th Anniversary 

September 11-12, 2026

 

     Friday, September 11, 2026:

            The 25th Anniversary Commemoration

            Wall of Honor

            Hall of Honor

 

     Saturday, September 12, 2026:

            The Day of Service

            9/11 Day.org Youth

            SSgt. Brian Cowdrey Memorial 5K  

 

La Junta Remembers 9/11

The 25th Anniversary Commemoration

Bridging the Memory — Securing the Legacy

Scenes are from the 10th and 20th Anniversaries

Photo by Penni Blanchard at the National 9/11 Memorial in New York City 

La Junta’s Promise: Never Forget

Welcome to the Arkansas Valley's home for the 25th Anniversary 9/11 Commemoration. This September, our community comes together to honor the lives lost, recognize our local heroes, and pass the torch of remembrance to a new generation of youth leaders. 

 

It takes a community to ensure we never forget.

The 25th Commemoration

Weekend Schedule

Bridging the Memory, Securing the Legacy.

Day 1: Friday, September 11, 2026: Honor & Preservation

  1. The Wall of Honor & Hall of Honor:  A sacred tribute to our local First Responders, law enforcement, fire departments, medical personnel, and veterans, featuring historic displays and a memorial for Colorado victims.

  2. 2051 Time Capsule Ceremony: Join us at Fairview Cemetery Official dedication and burial of our 25-year capsule carrying local artifacts and messages charged to the next generation.

 

Day 2: Saturday, September 12, 2026: Action & Service

  1. SSGT. Brian Cowdrey Memorial 5K: A morning of physical determination and community honor, named for a local hero and fallen flight medic.(Contact Bob Fowler, coordinator)

  2. DAY OF SERVICE Projects: Mobilizing the community and organizations to revitalize 14 separate municipal sites across La Junta.

  3. La Junta 9/11 Legacy Project  9/11 Day Youth Project: Mobilizing  "Strike Force" teams of young people working side-by-side building a lasting legacy for our community..