The Frankfort Firefighters Local 705 will honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, with a special 9/11 Memorial Concert on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Prairie Creek Park.
The community is invited to gather for an evening of music, remembrance and reflection as local firefighters and residents come together to pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives during the September 11 attacks, including the firefighters, police officers and other first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.
The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park.
Music for the memorial concert will be provided by Penthouse Suite and Crowd Therapy, giving attendees an opportunity to enjoy live entertainment while coming together as a community for an important occasion.
The event’s imagery reflects the solemn purpose of the evening, featuring the American flag, the New York City skyline and the silhouette of a firefighter. Together, these symbols represent patriotism, remembrance and the courage demonstrated by first responders on one of the darkest days in American history.
For Frankfort firefighters, September 11 carries a particularly powerful meaning. Firefighters across the country remember the 343 members of the New York City Fire Department who died while responding to the attacks at the World Trade Center. Their sacrifice remains an enduring part of the fire service’s history and a reminder of the dangers first responders face when answering the call to help others.
The September 11 Memorial Concert is an opportunity for the Frankfort community to pause from everyday life and remember the people behind the numbers—the families, first responders, workers and ordinary Americans whose lives were forever changed.
It is also an opportunity to recognize the continuing commitment of today’s firefighters and emergency responders, who carry forward the tradition of service exemplified by those who responded on September 11.
Twenty-five years later, the memory remains. And through events like this, a community can ensure that those who sacrificed—and those who were lost—are never forgotten.
