Sept 11 Sunset Remembrance Ceremony
2017-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Wrightsville Beach Park Amphitheater, 1 Bob Sawyer Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480, United States
PLEASE NOTE: Date and location change!
Our Sunset Remembrance Ceremony will take place at Wrightsville Beach Park Amphitheater on the evening of September 11th. Special Guest Frances Weller, WECT News and performances by the Girls Choir of Wilmington. Come out and join us in honoring the memory of all those who were lost 16 years ago and celebrate the legacy that lives through the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation.
Free parking is available.
Crew Members and Members of our Military are encouraged to attend in uniform!
Please Register Here so we ensure adequate candles are available to all who attend this free event!

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
2018-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tommy B’s Community Center on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Tommy B's Community Center, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, 08641, United States
Join Us for our 2018 Foundation Event and Fundraiser celebrating our 20th Scholarship Recipient! We will be Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future of aviation and reflecting on the impact we have made in honor of our namesake, Maj. LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Come celebrate this milestone with us as we return to our early home in New Jersey. Single tickets $93. Couples ticket $175. (Please be sure to include second guest name and requested ID and DOB information in your ticket purchase for gate access on base! Must have to enter.)
Click here for Event Flyer and Click here for Tickets!

Homer Foundation 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Event @ FAME Philly!
2021-08-28 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | FAME Philly, 3525 I Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134, United States
The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation is excited to announce that we will be hosting an event on Saturday, August 28, 2021 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. This special event, Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, will recognize LeRoy W. Homer Jr., the First Officer of Flight 93 and the legacy that has been formed in his memory through the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation. The foundation awards flight scholarships to young adults to obtain their private pilot license. This fundraising event will be held at FAME in Philadelphia, PA and includes an evening of food, cocktails, silent auction, past scholarship recipients and much more. Our guest speaker will be Amy Weinstein, Senior Curator of Oral History & VP of Collections National Sept 11 Memorial & Museum. Amy is Senior Curator of Oral History and VP of Collections and has been recording oral histories with 9/11 responders, survivors, family members, journalists, artists, and others affected by the terrorist attacks for the past 15 years. She holds diverse curatorial responsibilities related to the acquisition and interpretation of artifacts for the Museum and has participated in the curation of temporary exhibitions including K-9 Courage and Hope at Ground Zero. In her presentation she will explore the Memorial & Museum, and share insights into its collection of objects and oral histories. We are excited to have her at our event.
Join us in remembering and honoring those who were lost but also to reflect on how LeRoy’s memory has inspired a new generation of aviators. We continue to grow the legacy of Major LeRoy W. Homer Jr. as we gather to share our memories, our stories and the 27 scholarship recipient stories that have grown from the past two decades.
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Heroes of United Flight 93 - 20 year Gala
2022-08-20 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Gaylord Rockies Resort, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80019, United States
“Flight 93 Heroes Gala – 20-year Remembrance Gala”

Presented by the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund

In Association with The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation

“Heroes Are Not Forgotten”
Join us for an evening of remembrance following the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 with keynote speaker Heather “Lucky” Penney and a silent auction. The Heroes of Flight 93 Gala is an annual charity fundraising event held by the Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund, which honors the memory of those lost in the September 11th attacks by sponsoring future aviators with scholarships.

Tickets online at https://www.flight93heroesgala.com
Can’t make it? Support/attend with the added “virtual attend” ticket. Just $20!

Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future 2023
2023-09-16 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May, NJ, 08204, United States
Join us at the Cape May, NJ airport as we host our 2023 Foundation Event and Fundraiser in the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum. We will celebrate the growing legacy of more than 30 Scholarships awarded honoring our namesake, Maj. LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Come join us to inspire the future aviators and visit with some of our prior scholarship recipients to learn how we have launched their dreams and kept the dream alive!
Ticket information available at the link on his page! Drive in or FLY in and celebrate with us! A block of hotel rooms in Atlantic City is available (must book by Aug.15.) To book a reservation, call 609-345-7070 *0 and provide the code LRHF to get the rate. Rooms can be cancelled 48 hours ahead with no charge. Anyone planning to FLY IN for the event please contact Brian Florence (815) 403-3010 for details on ramp space and local FBO Connection information.
Courtyard Marriott Atlantic City
1212 Pacific Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Thurs night 9/14 – $138
Friday night 9/15 – $229
Sat night 9/16 – $259

9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk - We Run So They Can FLY!
2024-09-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Memorial Sports Complex, 1040 Tuckerton Rd, Evesham, NJ, 08053, United States
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
Join us for our 1st Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K and 1 Mile Walk!
5K and 1 mile walk. Flat and fast 5K starting in Memorial Sports Complex in Evesham, NJ. Chip timing, HD finish line video, text messaging and instant results on RunSignUp. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each age group.
LeRoy Homer, resident of Marlton, was the First Officer on Flight 93 which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept 11, 2001. The crew and passengers fought off terrorists and thwarted an attack against the US Capitol. The LeRoy Homer Foundation awards flight scholarships to young adults who wish to pursue careers in aviation. The proceeds from this 5K will benefit our aviation scholarship program to help create the next generation of pilots. Come out for a great run or walk while supporting a wonderful cause.
Click here for 5K Sponsorship Form & Information

AirFest - Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-31 | NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May, NJ, 08204, United States
Love aviation? Come out to the AirFest in Cape May, NJ from 8/28-8/31 (10am-4pm). Awesome WWII planes including the Corsair will be featured along with the museum’s collection of over 27 planes and helicopters. There will be live music, food trucks, and much more. We will be having a table display on 8/29-8/30 so please stop by. By attending, you help NASW in its mission to memorialize the 42 men who perished while training at the site, restore Hangar #1, and educate the public. For more information, check out the AirFest 2025 Facebook page. Hope to see you there!

9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk - We Run So They Can FLY!
2025-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Memorial Sports Complex, 1040 Tuckerton Rd, Evesham, NJ, 08053, United States
Join us for our 2nd Annual 9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K and 1 Mile Walk!
5K and 1 mile walk. Flat and fast 5K starting in Memorial Sports Complex in Evesham, NJ. Chip timing, HD finish line video, text messaging and instant results on RunSignUp. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each age group.
LeRoy Homer, resident of Marlton, was the First Officer on Flight 93 which tragically crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept 11, 2001. The crew and passengers fought off terrorists and thwarted an attack against the US Capitol. The LeRoy Homer Foundation awards flight scholarships to young adults who wish to pursue careers in aviation. The proceeds from this 5K will benefit our aviation scholarship program to help create the next generation of pilots. Come out for a great run or walk while supporting a wonderful cause. Sign up on the event website now – CLICK HERE!

One Legacy. Countless Journeys. - 25th Anniversary of 9/11
2026-08-22 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The RiverWinds Restaurant, 1075 Riverwinds Dr,, West Deptford, NJ, 08086, United States
Celebrate the mission and impact of the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation at a special 25th anniversary evening fundraising gala. One Legacy. Countless Journeys.
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the impact, growth, and future of the LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation as we honor the 25th anniversary of Sept 11, 2001. This event will be held at the beautiful RiverWinds Restaurant in West Deptford, New Jersey.
This evening is a celebration of how one legacy has inspired countless journeys. Since we were founded in 2002, the Foundation has transformed purpose into opportunity by awarding aviation scholarships to young adults pursuing their dreams of flight. What began with a commitment to honor LeRoy Homer’s passion for aviation has grown into a mission that continues to uplift, educate, and empower the next generation of pilots.
Guests will enjoy:

A dinner buffet and cocktails
Guest speakers who will share stories of impact and inspiration
A silent auction benefiting future scholarship recipients
Time to connect with aviators, supporters, and friends of the Foundation

This is not a night of remembrance, but a night of celebration and forward momentum — honoring how far we’ve come and looking ahead to the lives still waiting to be changed.
Whether you have supported the Foundation for years or are joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of an evening that reflects hope, purpose, and the power of investing in futures that take flight.
A hotel block is available at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Deptford, NJ till 7/22/2026. Click here.
Tickets via Eventbrite: Click here. Early bird ticket pricing until Memorial Day (5/25/2026.)
The Philadelphia airport is approximately a 25 minute drive from this event.

9/11 LeRoy Homer 5K & 1 Mile Walk – We Run So They Can FLY!
2026-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Memorial Sports Complex, 1040 Tuckerton Rd, Evesham, NJ, 08053, United States
Our 3rd annual 5K run & 1 Mile Walk supporting our Foundation flight training scholarships. Come join the fun and raise the funds that give them wings!
