A Promise Kept: Bossier City Prepares for a Solemn 9/11 Remembrance

It was the day America swore that we would "Never Forget" and Bossier City is doing its part to keep that promise.

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September 11, 2001, Americans all over were glued to the television as we unbelievably watched those planes crash into the twin World Trade Center Towers.

It was gut-wrenching; horrifying; devastating; sobering; and yet, it served as inspiration.

In the eerie, quiet, hours following the disaster, Americans were solidified in a number of resolutions.

We would find those responsible and give them a dose of "Shock and Awe!" We would rebuild! And, we would Never Forget!

Because of those resolutions, the City of Bossier City and Keep Bossier Beautiful are holding a special 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:00 am at Liberty Garden, at the Bossier City Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Rd. in Bossier City.

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The public is invited to view the 3,000 American flags placed on POW Drive by students from Camp Minden Youth Challenge Program and to experience this inspirational program.

Full Schedule For Bossier City 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

The complete itinerary is as follows:

• 9:03 Moment of Silence - Master of Ceremonies, Louis Johnson, Bossier City Public Information Officer
• Welcome - The Honorable Tommy Chandler, Mayor of Bossier City and Lynn Bryan, Executive Director Keep Bossier Beautiful
• Opening Invocation - Rev. Lee Jeter, Good Hope Baptist Church of Bossier City
• Presentation of Colors - Bossier High School - Air Force Junior ROTC
• Pledge of Allegiance - Charlee Prothro, Haughton High School - 11th grade
• National Anthem - Jenny Arnette, Wife of Firefighter Chad Arnette
• Essay Contest Winner “What is a Hero?” - 5th Grade Bossier Elementary School Student -TBD
• Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Colonel Russ Mathers (Ret.), United States Air Force, Director, Strikewerx Cyber Innovation Center
• Keynote Speaker - Colonel Warren G. Ward (Ret.), United States Air Force, Executive Director Louisiana Tech Research Institute
• Closing Prayer & Benediction - Rev. Justin Haigler, Lead Pastor Simple Church