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25 Years Later — We Still Remember
Twenty-five years have passed since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 — a day that forever changed our nation.
For those who lived through it, the memory remains vivid. For today’s generation of public safety professionals — many of whom were children or not yet born — 9/11 has become part of our shared history: a reminder of courage, unity, and vigilance.
As a proud New York manufacturer, this anniversary holds deep personal meaning for everyone at Smith & Warren. We remember where we were. We remember who we lost, and we remember how our country came together in the days that followed.
“I lived in downtown Manhattan at the time, and like so many New Yorkers, that day will stay with me forever. Today, as we mark 25 years since 9/11, we have an opportunity to both remember and educate — to remind our communities, especially the younger generation, of what that day means and why we must never forget.”
— Lee Galperin, President, Smith & Warren
The 9/11 25th Anniversary Badge Program was created to honor that legacy. Each commemorative badge is a symbol of remembrance and resilience — worn by those who continue to serve and protect their communities every day.
Beyond the uniform, these badges serve as an outward reminder to the public that the heroes of 9/11, and the unity we shared as a nation, must never be forgotten.
Honoring Through Action — Our Partnership with Tunnel to Towers
Smith & Warren is proud to once again support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, one of the nation’s leading charities supporting first responders and their families.
Our relationship with Tunnel to Towers began five years ago, during the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, when we launched our first commemorative badge program and raised over $35,000 for the Foundation. This year, we are honored to continue that partnership.
For the 25th Anniversary, 10% of the proceeds from every commemorative badge will be donated directly to Tunnel to Towers to support their mission of providing mortgage-free homes and essential support to the families of fallen heroes.
“The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is so appreciative of Smith & Warren. We are grateful for their generosity, and that they share our determination in making sure America never forgets the lives lost on September 11th. Knowing that these donations come from first responders across the country makes it especially meaningful.”
— Frank Siller, Chairman & CEO, Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Through this program, every badge purchased becomes part of something greater — a shared effort by the public safety community to remember, to educate, and to support those who continue to serve.
About the 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Badge
We are proud to offer a complete line of September 11th 25th Anniversary Commemorative Badges, led by our exclusive S911_25A design.
Each badge in the collection can be personalized with VisualBadge, allowing you to customize it with your department name, rank, badge number, and other details.
The S911_25A serves as the flagship design of this special program — a powerful tribute created by the Smith & Warren design team exclusively for the 25th Anniversary of September 11th.
This original design features the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a keystone with “93” to honor Flight 93 — symbolizing the three sites forever connected to that day. Together, these elements form a unified emblem of remembrance, resilience, and the enduring strength of the American spirit.
Every badge in this collection is crafted in the United States with the precision, artistry, and respect that have defined Smith & Warren for a century. Designed to be worn with pride or displayed in remembrance, each piece serves as both a memorial and a message: that we will never forget.
Start Designing Your 25th Anniversary 9/11 Badge
Join thousands of police, fire, EMS, and public safety professionals across the country in honoring the 25th Anniversary of September 11th.
When you wear this badge, you do more than commemorate the past — you raise awareness in your community, support the families of fallen heroes, and carry forward the promise to Never Forget.
