Join Us for Our 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The 9/11 attacks left an indelible mark on our lives, our profession, and our industry. On that day in 2001 and every day since, we have stood unified and resolute in our commitment to remember what happened and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
On Thursday, September 11, we will hold our annual Remembrance Ceremony to pay tribute to the crewmembers of United Flight 93, United Flight 175, American Flight 11, and American Flight 77. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please wear your uniform and join ALPA’s national officers, pilots, and staff for the ceremony:
Thursday, September 11, 2025
8:30 a.m.
9/11 Remembrance Garden
ALPA Valo Park Office
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
If you are not able to join us in McLean, this event will also be webcast live at alpa.org/webcast.
The 9/11 Remembrance Garden is adjacent to Visitor Parking near the main building entrance. You may park in Visitor Parking or in one of the garages. The first two hours in the garage are free; ALPA will validate your parking if your stay exceeds two hours.
Watch Last Year's Ceremony
View Photos from 2024
As the 20th anniversary of the attacks that forever changed our industry approached in 2021, many ALPA Master Executive Councils shared their memories of the day and the immediate and long-term effects on their lives, our industry, and their companies.
Not Just Today, but Every Day
United ALPA Master Executive Council
A Perfect Day for Flying
Delta Air Lines ALPA Master Executive Council
What We Do Best
Endeavor ALPA Master Executive Council
20 Years of Accepting the Risks
Envoy ALPA Master Executive Council
Stunned: A Personal Memory
By Capt. Bruce Freedman (ret.), former Chair, on behalf of the Piedmont ALPA Master Executive Council
Still Recovering from the Setbacks
Sun Country ALPA Master Executive Council
Carrying on the Legacy
Western Global ALPA Master Executive Council
For the 10th anniversary, ALPA pilots shared their firsthand accounts of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Another decade later, these stories are still a timeless tribute to a day we will Never Forget.
ATC Asked Me to ID the Incommunicable Plane
Captain Bruce Hoppe, Delta
The Call, the Vision, the Feelings
Captain Mark Seal, United
Close-Knit Family
First Officer Nina Johnston, Jazz
Constant Reminders
First Officer Linden Hillman, AirTran
Divert in the Interest of National Security
Captain Wesley Monge, Atlantic Southeast
The Last on Earth to Know
First Officer Rick Hayden, United
Launching Critical Incident Response on the Ground in NYC
Captain Chris Hayes, Delta
On Duty in the Pentagon
Captain Adam C. Wright, ExpressJet
Quick Thinking, Fear, and Quiet While Stranded in NYC
First Officer Troy Holladay, Continental
Survivor Tree
Capt. William Glen Lykins, Continental
We carry on the legacy of our lost aviation family members in an industry that has become the safest mode of transportation in the world.
ALPA Contributes $200,000 to Organizations Honoring 9/11 Pilots
The non-profit organizations honor the legacy of the four ALPA pilots who were among those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Continuing the Legacy of 9/11, 20 Years and Beyond
With each passing year, we continue our promise to carry on the legacy of those we lost 20 years ago through efforts to advance security, memorial funds, remembrance events, and more.
Four Pilot Lights
Remembering the four ALPA members lost.
Kalitta Air’s Role in 9/11 Recovery
The airline proudly and bravely flew critical supplies and experts to the attack sites on September 12.
When We Flew Again
ALPA pilots recount their thoughts and fears from flying the line the first days after 9/11.
9/11 Scholarships: Producing New, Passionate Pilots
Family and friends of the two United Flight 93 pilots established scholarships to support those who wanted to join the profession, and they're already bearing fruit.