On September 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., Mayor Whitmire will lead the City of Houston in a remembrance ceremony to honor the lives lost and heroes of the 9-11 attacks.
He will be joined by representatives of the military, Houston’s first responders, and Victoria d’Angelo-Thompkins, retired NYPD Detective and U.S. Navy Veteran who responded to the twin towers attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
“This is a time for Houstonians to join together to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost. The attack on our nation brought heartbreak, but it also brought Americans together in unity and patriotism. Houstonians are proud of our country, and when we come together, we strengthen both our city and our nation,” said Mayor Whitmire.
KTRK ABC 13 anchor Samica Knight will emcee the ceremony. The Presentation of Colors will be led by the Houston Fire Department and Houston Police Department Color Guards, the National Anthem will be sung by Scotty Frazier, United States Marine Corps Iraq Veteran, the Invocation will be led by Chaplain Tyler Hicks with the Houston Fire Department, and the closing prayer will be presented by Chaplain Vincent Johnson, with the Houston Police Department. Assistant Chief Mohammad Koochack with the Houston Fire Department will provide the keynote address.
The 9/11 Remembrance at 11 a.m. can be viewed on htvhouston.net, facebook.com/HoustonTelevision, youtube.com/@HTVHoustonTelevision, or on Comcast Cable Channel 16. You can also watch through the HTV mobile app or Smart TV app, where all programming, including live events, is available. SmartTV, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV – search for HTV Houston Television.
