NGU Community Remembers 25th Anniversary of September 11
Posted on: September 11, 2026
Tigerville, SC—Members of the community, local firefighters, and NGU faculty and staff members climbed the stairs at Younts Stadium Friday morning, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 2001, terrorist attacks that claimed 2,977 American lives.
The stair climb began at 8:46 a.m., the same time a commercial airliner struck the first World Trade Center tower in New York City a quarter of a century ago.
“It was humbling to be a part of it. Just thinking about the tragedy and the lives that were lost puts things into perspective,” said NGU Athletic Director Will Lowrey. “I was 26 years old when it happened and some of our athletes at NGU wouldn’t have been alive for another six years when it took place.”
“Although a lot of time has passed, it’s still encouraging to think about the heroism that was shown on that day and how our country pulled together,” he said. “It makes you proud to be an American.”
September 11th tributes could be found all across the Tigerville campus.
Fifteen students from North Greenville University’s Turning Point chapter created a display of 2,977 American flags outside of the Tingle student center, one for each life lost during the attacks.
Katelynn Danielson, a sophomore Christian studies major who helped organize the effort, said the display took around three hours to assemble.
“It’s such a heavy day for our country,” she said. “Not only because of the lives that were lost, but because it reminds us how much our world needs a savior. This anniversary isn’t just about the nearly 3,000 people who died. It’s about the families who had their worlds torn apart and their lives changed forever.
Danielson said the anniversary will always be an important part of our nation’s history.
“Everyone who has pride in our country should continue to remember this day and its significance,” she said.
North Greenville University will host military appreciation day during its football home opener tonight at Younts Stadium. The game, which is slated to kickoff at 7 p.m. will include recognitions for military members and first responders. Admission is free for attendees with a military ID. For more information, visit nguathletics.com.
NGU will also be presenting “The Guys,” a play about the events of 9/11, in the Billingsley Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are free for first responders. Read more about “The Guys” online.
