9/11 at 25: Keepers of the Flame
Join veterans, first responders, community leaders and neighbors for a free public tribute honoring the heroes, victims and survivors of September 11, 2001.
- Date Friday, September 11, 2026
- Time 9:30 a.m.
- Place Flame of Liberty Memorial, Los Gatos Civic Center
- Keynote Retired FDNY Lieutenant Joe Torrillo
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Operation Stand Down 2026
Three days of support, services and connection
Operation Stand Down connects veterans with essential resources and practical support. Additional details will be posted as they become available.
A place to remember, reflect and heal.
Dedicated in 2019, the Flame of Liberty Memorial honors veterans, service members, first responders and local 9/11 heroes in the heart of Los Gatos.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Yellow Ribbon Programs
From healing and basic necessities to community and education, these programs translate donor support into direct, practical impact for veterans and military families.
Support for Rehabilitation & Healing
From music and art therapy to gardening, adaptive tools and flexible support, this program helps veterans strengthen physical recovery, independence and connection.
Learn more about rehabilitation and healing.
Delivering the Necessities of Life
Through Veterans Stand Down initiatives, the Foundation helps deliver essential resources, dignity items and direct access to health care, dental, grooming and benefits support.
More info about Stand Down support.
Supply Drops
On average three times per month, the Foundation delivers household and wellness supplies that support military families, Fisher Houses and veterans staying at Defenders Lodge.
Read more about Supply Drops.
Networking Women Veterans
The Foundation is building a sustained network for women veterans through events, relationship building and community-centered activities that foster support and belonging.
Explore women veterans programming.
A Duty to Educate
Through Memorial Day, Veterans Day, 9/11 and other community programs, this initiative helps the next generation understand the service and sacrifice behind America’s freedoms.
Learn more about education and remembrance.Latest News
Foundation news, service stories, event updates and recent publications—all in one place.
Major General Kent Hillhouse: A Life of Service, Leadership & Community
Read the August 2026 feature and the Foundation leadership transition message.
Read the feature →Read the transition letterBoot camp to benevolence: what lies behind building bridges
A story about service, generosity and the people who strengthen their communities without expecting anything in return.
Read the article →August 2026 Newsletter
Catch up on the Foundation’s latest programs, events, community highlights and ways to get involved.
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Find future community events, veteran-support programs and opportunities to gather, serve and remember.
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Watch the Foundation’s current 9/11 tribute. A new commemorative video will be featured here when it becomes available.
"Going clear back to the Civil War, all of our Veterans have raised their right hand and swore to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. And along with that we wrote a check to the U.S. Government and the American People for an amount up to and including our lives. Unfortunately, far too many have given their all in that regard."
Our freedom to live and work in a community as great as ours is a result of the sacrifices borne by those who serve, and in some cases, veterans who have given us their all for our country. The Flame of Liberty Memorial delivers honor and gratitude to our Veterans. More importantly, it shouts "Welcome Home!"
"The reason I have donated time and energy to this worthwhile cause is because Veterans and active Military provide for the peace and freedom of our country, which is fundamental to the American way of life."
"Seven years ago when we launched this initiative, we wanted to build a memorial that delivered honor, respect, and gratitude. What we didn't know, and learned along this journey, is how powerful memorials can be as a catalyst towards healing."
"They gave all of their tomorrows so the rest of us could live in freedom"
"The best way to remember those who gave so much is to honor their service."
"Being involved with the veterans foundation has helped me forge a unique alliance with our community to show our support and appreciation for those who served."
“I’ve had a blessed life because of my freedom. I can’t imagine what it would be like to be without freedom. And for that alone, I know whom to thank and for whom to pray.”
"As a veteran, it is comforting to come home from a war knowing that the community supports your service."
“Recognizing those who sacrificed so much for our freedom is necessary to preserve the ideals of America.”