The Grand Victoria II on 9 11 | Lexington News

On the morning of September 11, 2001, aboard the Grand Victoria II casino boat on the Ohio River, a routine watch change turned into a moment that would forever alter lives. When crew members learned via TV that two planes had struck the World Trade Center, they silently lowered their national flags to half-staff — a quiet but powerful act of unity. Nearly 25 years later, the boat still sails, though its crew has scattered: Captain John Leed now commands a Great Lakes vessel, Mate Frank Jones helps addicts as a case manager, and Captain Sandra focuses on family. The world has changed dramatically since that day — yet the river, like life, continues to carry memories forward, reminding us of resilience, loss, and the enduring human spirit. 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.Sources:https://nkytribune.com/2026/09/the-river-heartbreak-of-september-11-2021-now-25-years-behind-us-is-still-very-much-with-us/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e5f4dd701507b2d Report issues to [email protected].