21th Anniversary of 9/11 September 11, 2001

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four US airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane was forced down and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.

Referred to as 9/11, the attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction, triggering major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and forever defining the presidency of George W. Bush. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., including more than 400 police officers and firefighters who rushed to save lives without regard to their own lives.

Fort William Henry Harrison, MT – September 09, 2024: The Montana Military Museum is reminding all that Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is the 23st Anniversary of the 9-11 attack on the United States and initiation of U.S. efforts to combat terrorism.

The Global War on Terror has affected Montana, especially its men and women citizens serving in the military, some who have given their lives in the on-going conflict and still affects those today who work under conditions that continues to define our times daily.

The Museum invites the Helena area community to come out to the Montana Military Museum located on historic Fort William Henry Harrison on to view the small exhibit display that have been developed in response to the events of 9-11. The Montana Military Museum is open Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and special hours upon request. On display is the Special 9/11 Commemoration Flag containing all the names of those who were lost on that fateful day. A Book of Remembrances is available for signing.

Since the 9-11Anniversary occurs on Wednesday this year, it hoped that the Helena area citizens take time to say prayers for those who lost their life in the 9-11 attacks and participate in any scheduled events. It is to remember the lives lost and the many Americans who have served and are still serving in a myriad of ways to keep us free from fear of such acts of terror. Give them support in their duties and bring them home safely to their family and friends.

Currently on display at the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center, Fort Harrison is the Fallen Soldier Memorial dedicated to Montana’s losses in the Global War on Terror in actions as Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn and Afghanistan’s Operation Enduring Freedom. This is available during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday.

The Fallen Soldier Memorial is provided by the Robert Koontz Family and others who designed and built the memorial to Montana’s fallen soldiers who have paid the ultimate price in the Global War on Terror from 2001 to the present. The continued display is the result of a lot of hard work by the many volunteers who support idea of telling the story of Montana’s men and women serving in military service and sacrifice throughout World as part of force to insure security and freedom.

The Montana Military Museum is located at Montana National Guard Training Center, Fort William Henry Harrison. Entry is through the main gate on Williams Street. The Museum complex is located on Mt Majo Street to the right past the Fort Harrison Military entrance. Look for the signs, and outside museum displays.

If you have any questions, please contact Raymond Read, Director of the Montana Military Museum at 406-324-3550 or at 406-458-9847/406-235-0290. Website www.montanamilitarymuseum.org Email info@montanamilitarymuseum.org The Department of Military Affairs, Montana, sponsors the Museum. The Museum’s scope is Montana Military History from the Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery to the present War of Terrorism. Exhibits tell the rich history Montanans in military service in war and peace in all services. The Montana Military Museum is financially supported through the efforts of membership and donations. The Fort William Henry Harrison Museum Foundation, a Montana public corporation, is recognized as a 501(c) (3) non-profit for purposes of public education.