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Posted on: September 9, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Town of Prosper Invites Community to Attend 9/11 Ceremony and Blood Drive

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The Town of Prosper invites the community to join in a solemn remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. A special 9/11 Ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the Prosper Central Fire Station, 911 Safety Way.

The ceremony will feature heartfelt remarks from Prosper Fire Chief Stuart Blasingame, Police Chief Doug Kowalski, and Mayor David Bristol. The program will begin with the National Anthem performed by Gabbi Foote of Hope Fellowship Church, followed by moving performances from the Prosper ISD Walnut Grove High School, including America the Beautiful and TAPS.

In addition to musical and spoken tributes, the ceremony will include a helicopter flyover by CareFlite, a ceremonial flag folding, and the placement of a flag on a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center, presented by the Honor Guard.

Program Highlights:

  • Invocation and 9/11 Memorial Video
  • Remarks by Prosper Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Mayor
  • Tolling of the Bells and performance of TAPS
  • Ceremonial flag folding and placement on World Trade Center steel beam
  • CareFlite helicopter flyover
  • Bagpipe performance by Shields of Honor members Andrew Lyon and Gary Jebler

In conjunction with the ceremony, the annual Carter BloodCare Blood Drive will take place at the Central Fire Station from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community members are encouraged to participate in this life-saving effort. Donor registration is available at: http://bit.ly/3JTNIJ9

The Town of Prosper encourages all residents to come together in remembrance, reflection and unity as we honor the heroes and lives lost on that tragic day and reaffirm our commitment to never forget.

Prosper 9/11 Ceremony Details:

  • Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
  • Time: 9 a.m.
  • Location: Central Fire Station, 911 Safety Way, Prosper, TX

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