Commissioner Tippens will be speaker at program
By Frank Leist
Treasurer, Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park
As Jeep Fest and Labor Day approach, we are preparing for Patriot Day on September 11, 2026, a day that brings our community together in remembrance and unity. Patriot Day honors those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This is the 25th anniversary of this tragic day.
Patriot Day is a national observance in the United States that commemorates the victims of the September 11 attacks. Established by proclamation of President George W. Bush, it has been observed each year since 2002.
On September 11, 2001, coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people across the United States. In response, President George W. Bush proclaimed September 14, 2001, a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. The following year, September 11 was formally designated as Patriot Day, a National Day of Mourning.
Patriot Day is not a federal public holiday, so government offices, schools, and businesses remain open. United States government buildings and facilities fly the national flag at half-staff, and individuals are encouraged to do the same at home.
The community is invited to attend the Patriot Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to Newton Park on Friday, September 11, beginning at 11 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Commissioner Josh Tippens, Pickens County Board of Commissioners – Post 1 (West). This solemn gathering offers an opportunity to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks.
For more information, contact Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park at 706.253.0501, email pickensvetmemorial@gmail.com, or visitpickensvetmemorial.com.
