DNC Chair Ken Martin Honors 24th Anniversary of 9/11 in Nationwide Statement

Lead DNC Chair Ken Martin issued a nationwide statement today, September 11, 2025, paying tribute to victims and heroes of the 2001 attacks and calling for unity and resilience in America.

Nut Graf Marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Democratic National Committee reaffirmed its commitment to remembering lives lost, supporting survivors, and upholding national solidarity in the face of past and present challenges.

Statement Details

• Martin emphasized the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honored first responders at the Pentagon, Ground Zero and on Flight 93.
• He highlighted American courage and empathy that emerged in the aftermath and underscored the nation’s refusal to let terror undermine its values.

Tribute to Heroes

• “Their courage, empathy and selflessness toward strangers serve as a reminder of what it means to be an American,” Martin said, honoring heroes who risked or gave their lives to save others.
• He acknowledged ongoing grief among families and first responders, urging the country to stand with them and keep memories alive.

Call for Unity and Resilience

• Martin urged Americans to draw on the resilience forged after 9/11 and defend freedom and the American dream against threats.
• He pledged that “attacks on our nation will not break us, nor strip us of our values,” and vowed never to forget the bravery displayed on that day.