Giffords Marks 24th 9/11 Anniversary, Calls for Unity and Action

Lead Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords commemorated the 24th anniversary of September 11 in a social media statement today, honoring the victims and first responders while urging renewed commitment to public safety and community resilience.

Nut Graf Giffords’s message-shared on GIFFORDS’s official channels-underscores her ongoing advocacy for violence prevention and civic solidarity, highlighting the relevance of collective remembrance and policy action in the face of evolving security challenges.

Remembering and Reconciling

Gabby Giffords opened her statement by recalling the horror and heroism witnessed on September 11, 2001, noting that the nation’s response embodied “courage in the darkest of hours.” She paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost and praised first responders whose selflessness “saved countless more.”

From Mourning to Momentum

Transitioning from remembrance to resolve, Giffords stressed that honoring 9/11’s legacy requires both reflection and forward-looking measures. She emphasized the need for:

• Strengthened support systems for survivors and responders
• Bipartisan cooperation on public safety legislation
• Expanded mental health and trauma-care resources

Ongoing Advocacy and Next Steps

As founder of GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization, Giffords reaffirmed her commitment to combating all forms of violence. She called on lawmakers and citizens alike to channel the spirit of unity that followed 9/11 into contemporary efforts against mass shootings and domestic threats, underscoring that “securing our future demands both remembrance and reform.”