Newport News police chief recalls heroism of 9/11, urges continued service
September 12, 2026 | Newport News City, Virginia
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The Newport News police chief addressed attendees at the 25th‑anniversary remembrance at Christopher Newport University, recalling the chaos of the day, the sacrifices of first responders and the continuing responsibilities of public safety professions.
“Over over 3 3000 people that died that day. Not not even talking about over 300 firemen and and 50 law enforcement officers,” the chief said while recounting images of responding personnel and memorials in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. The chief described the ordinary citizens and public safety personnel who rushed to help as “heroes” and praised recruits and veterans in attendance.
He urged the audience to remember service as a calling and to convey those stories to younger generations who did not live through the attacks. The remarks included a specific recounting of attack times and the flight impacts as part of the ceremony’s timeline reading and remembrance.
“Over over 3 3000 people that died that day. Not not even talking about over 300 firemen and and 50 law enforcement officers,” the chief said while recounting images of responding personnel and memorials in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. The chief described the ordinary citizens and public safety personnel who rushed to help as “heroes” and praised recruits and veterans in attendance.
He urged the audience to remember service as a calling and to convey those stories to younger generations who did not live through the attacks. The remarks included a specific recounting of attack times and the flight impacts as part of the ceremony’s timeline reading and remembrance.
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