Sept. 11 first responders to attend B.C. border ceremony on anniversary of attacks

New York first responders are set to attend a British Columbia memorial commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The annual Northwest 9/11 Memorial ceremony will take place at the Peace Arch monument, situated along British Columbia's border with the United States. In addition to first responders, the event will also feature military personnel, border officers, and dignitaries from both countries. A helicopter flypast by U.S. Homeland Security is planned to mark the occasion.

Organizers emphasize that the ceremony will honor the lives lost during the attacks and acknowledge the ongoing "service and sacrifice" of first responders since 2001. Holding the event at the park that spans the border between Surrey, B.C., and Blaine, Wash., is described as a "lasting symbol of friendship and solidarity" between Canada and the United States.

Two retired New York police officers and two retired firefighters who responded to the 9/11 attacks will be among the honored guests. This report by The Canadian Press was initially published on September 11, 2026.