9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The setup may conclude earlier if all flags are placed before 11:00 AM.

Location: Memorial Park
6005 Underwood Ave.
Omaha, NE 68132
On the hill in front of the large World War II monument

About the Event

The Rotary Club of Omaha will once again set up the 9/11 Tribute of Flags Omaha at Memorial Park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day.

Each year, Rotarians, Scouting America, and community volunteers come together to place nearly 3,000 U.S. flags throughout Memorial Park. Each flag bears the name and age of a victim, the location where they died, and personal information about the individual. Those who had a Nebraska connection will be displayed in a special section.

The tribute was originally organized by Lynn Castrianno in honor of her brother, Leonard Castrianno, who was killed at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The tradition continues as a lasting tribute to Leonard and all those whose lives were lost on that tragic day. 2026 marks the 19th consecutive year of the Tribute of Flags.

The flags will remain on display through Monday, September 14, 2026, providing members of the community an opportunity to visit the display, reflect, and remember.

World Trade Center Steel Beam

During the September 5 setup, the Irvington Volunteer Fire Department will bring a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The beam will also be brought to the memorial periodically during the weeks that the tribute is on display.

Volunteers Needed

Community members are welcome and encouraged to participate in setting up the flags on September 5.

For information about volunteering, please contact:

Dan Esch
📧 desch402@yahoo.com
📞 (402) 301-9290

Water will be available for volunteers.

The Rotary Club of Omaha is part of Rotary International, a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to addressing humanitarian challenges and strengthening communities around the world.

We invite members of the Omaha community to join us in remembering, honoring, and reflecting on the lives lost on September 11, 2001.