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Home > News > Photo Gallery: 9/11 25th Anniversary Field of Flags Memorial

Photo Gallery: 9/11 25th Anniversary Field of Flags Memorial

September 11, 2026

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An American flag is displayed between two fire truck ladders above a field of American flags in the mid-ground and a remnant of the World Trade Center in the foreground. — As part of Anderson University’s 25th anniversary memorial of the September 11, 2001 attacks, area fire departments helped display an American flag above a field of flags, with a remnant of the World Trade Center in the foreground.

Anderson University faculty, staff, and students spent the week placing 2,977 flags--representing those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks--in advance of AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — Anderson University faculty, staff, and students spent the week placing 2,977 flags–representing those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks–in advance of AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

A veteran of the United States Armed Services salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during Anderson University's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — A veteran of the United States Armed Services salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during Anderson University’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

Anderson University Executive Director of University Wellness and active duty member of the United States Military served as emcee for AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — Anderson University Executive Director of University Wellness and active duty member of the United States Military served as emcee for AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

A group of Anderson University students, most of whom were not born when terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, nevertheless paid their respects to the fallen during AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — A group of Anderson University students, most of whom were not born when terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, nevertheless paid their respects to the fallen during AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

Anderson University displayed a list of the names of all 2,977 people who immediately lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The display was part of AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — Anderson University displayed a list of the names of all 2,977 people who immediately lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The display was part of AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

Anderson University Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Dr. Howard Murphy presents the keynote address during AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — Anderson University Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Dr. Howard Murphy presents the keynote address during AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

An Anderson University student plays taps to conclude AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — An Anderson University student plays taps to conclude AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

A military veteran salutes during the Star Spangled Banner as part of Anderson University's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — A military veteran salutes during the Star Spangled Banner as part of Anderson University’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

Anderson University pastor, the Rev. Dr. James Hanson, delivers a benediction during AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — Anderson University pastor, the Rev. Dr. James Hanson, delivers a benediction during AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

An American flag is hoisted between two fire department ladder trucks ahead of Anderson University's 9/11 25th Anniversary Field of Flags event. — An American flag is hoisted between two fire department ladder trucks ahead of Anderson University’s 9/11 25th Anniversary Field of Flags event.

Anderson University President Dr. Evans P. Whitaker delivers closing remarks at AU's 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event. — Anderson University President Dr. Evans P. Whitaker delivers closing remarks at AU’s 9/11 25th anniversary Field of Flags event.

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