Columbia Honors 9 11 Victims Together | Jefferson City News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, Columbia, Missouri, united in solemn remembrance as thousands gathered at Mizzou’s Traditions Plaza for a wreath-laying ceremony honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost. Led by the Joint Services Color Guard and City Honor Guard, the event featured heartfelt speeches from Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and Provost Matthew Martens, who reflected on the power of silence and the strength of community. Music from the Boone County Pipe and Drums and Mizzou’s School of Music echoed through the crowd, uniting first responders, veterans, students, faculty, and neighbors in shared tribute — a moving testament to resilience and collective memory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14a30c33f2b48d58