On September 11, 2025, the City of Naperville held its 9/11 remembrance ceremony in collaboration with Naperville Responds for Veterans. The evening featured musical selections from the Naperville Municipal Band, the presentation of the National Colors by the Naperville Fire Department’s Color Guard, and the laying of a wreath at the Shanower Memorial by Dan Shanower’s niece, Rachel Rowe.
A survivor, Laura Murphy, shares her story
The guest speaker for the event was Laura Murphy, who recounted what happened to her on September 11, 2001, when she was working in the north tower.
“The morning of September 11, 2001, was stunningly beautiful,” begins Murphy.
Murphy tells the story of her day, which began on the 59th floor, including her journey down the flights of stairs, and walking away from ground zero, all while not understanding what had happened…