City of New Port Richey Hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Media Release | September 2, 2026
City of New Port Richey

New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey and the 9/11 Committee invite you to join together as we continue our promise to never forget the horrific events of September 11, 2001, with our Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11th at 7 pm in Sims Park, located in downtown New Port Richey.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the events that forever changed our nation. The annual event is a special memorial to help our citizens remember and continue healing while building patriotism. This year’s guest speaker will be a New York Police Officer from the Motorcycle Division, Robert “Bobby” Albertson, who will share his experiences of that heartbreaking day and the weeks that followed. Members from the Suncoast 10-13 Club NYPD and Gene O’Kane NYFD Club will also be in attendance.

The Seven Springs Middle School Chorus and Friend of Him will perform music during the program. Several local clergy will be in attendance to help us to see the light of hope from this dark day. The event will end with a patriotic country concert by Pfister, Pitts & Pfriends.

For those who come early, there will be 9/11 memorabilia and military vehicles on display, as well as artwork from local students that share their view of this historical event. The Sheriff’s Posse will also be in attendance, as well as a blood mobile, so you can help others by sharing your blood for those in need. A limited number of chairs will be available for seating, so you are encouraged
to bring your own for the event.

For more information on this event, please contact our Parks and
Recreation Director, Kevin Trapp, at (727) 841-4560.

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25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial & Remembrance Ceremony, 7 p.m. Friday, September 11 in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey

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