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Never forgotten: Mizzou commemorates 25 years since 9/11

The University of Missouri and the City of Columbia marked the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with a Patriot Day wreath-laying ceremony honoring the lives lost.

Sept. 11, 2026
Photos by Reagan Manis and Abbie Lankitus

Line of people standing behind a wreath on an easel

Large group of people seated outdoors in front of American flag hanging from a crane

Group of musicians in kilts with American flag hanging in the background

Line of people saluting flags at half staff

People in line with hands over heart and hats removed

Musician playing instrument with American flag hanging in the background

People sitting outdoors talking to others in military outfits

Read more about how Mizzou honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on University of Missouri President Mun Choi's blog.

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