Governor Gianforte Joins Montanans To Remember 9/11

Governor Gianforte Joins Montanans To Remember 9/11

• September 11 2025

HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today joined Montanans in Helena and Butte to remember the lives lost in the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

"The lesson we learned on this day 24 years ago is that in the face of hatred and violence, Americans will always choose unity, compassion, and resolve," Gov. Gianforte said. "Today, as we remember the lives lost, let us also commit to carrying forward that spirit of service in our own lives - that is how we honor their memory and the bravery of those who rushed in."

Gov. Gianforte speaking during a 9/11 Remembrance Day ceremony in Helena

Joining the Montana Department of Justice, the governor participated in a ceremony held in the rotunda of the Montana State Capitol to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the attacks and to honor the fallen heroes who gave their lives.

Acknowledging the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Gov. Gianforte honored his death and praised Kirk as an American patriot who embodied those ideals we hold dear.

"I would be remiss today to not acknowledge the loss of a father, husband, friend, and leader, Charlie Kirk, who dedicated his life to promoting democracy and the ideals our brave men and women in uniform defend," Gov. Gianforte said.

The ceremony also featured a keynote address from Aaron Flint, host of Montana's statewide radio show "Montana Talks" and a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves with over two decades of service including deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa.

Introducing Flint, the governor shared how the 9/11 terror attacks are what motivated Flint to enlist in the military.

"On this day, we say never forget so that the rest of us don't forget the best of us and all those who gave their lives for this country in the years following the 9/11 terror attacks," Flint said.

Butte veterans participating in the honor guard

In the afternoon, Gov. Gianforte joined Butte-Silver Bow County officials, veterans, and law enforcement officers for a ceremony at the Stodden Veterans Memorial Park in Butte.

The governor ordered all flags in the State of Montana to be flown at half-staff today from sunrise until sunset and asked all Montanans to observe a statewide moment of silence at 6:46 a.m. MST to remember the moment the first plane struck the World Trade Center and to honor the innocent lives lost that day.

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