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    25 Years Later - 9/11 Boot Memorial 2026 [Image 1 of 7]

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    Military personnel and civilians are organizing rows of combat boots on a grassy outdoor area, likely as part of a memorial display or tribute event. Two individuals in the foreground are carefully placing boots along a rope line, while others work in the background near a large box truck. The tropical setting with palm trees and the mix of Navy uniforms suggests this may be taking place at a military installation in Hawaii.

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    09.03.2026

    Photo by Roann Gatdula 

    Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

    Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam volunteers prepare this year’s 9/11 Boot Memorial display on Luke Field near the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Sept. 3, 2026, on Ford Island at JBPHH, Hawaii. Volunteers placed over 9,000 combat boots along an 8K route to create a moving tribute honoring fallen U.S. service members since Sept. 11, 2001. Each boot displays a photo and personal information to remember the individual sacrifices of these heroes. (U.S. Navy photo by Roann Gatdula)

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    Date Taken: 09.03.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 21:37
    Photo ID: 9912460
    VIRIN: 260903-N-KH177-1001
    Resolution: 2309x1539
    Size: 1.3 MB
    Location: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, US
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    Military personnel and civilians are organizing rows of combat boots on a grassy outdoor area, likely as part of a memorial display or tribute event. Two individuals in the foreground are carefully placing boots along a rope line, while others work in the background near a large box truck. The tropical setting with palm trees and the mix of Navy uniforms suggests this may be taking place at a military installation in Hawaii.
    A group of people walk alongside rows of military boots arranged on a grass field, each pair accompanied by a photo card, representing fallen service members in a memorial display. A rainbow is visible in the background sky, adding a poignant visual element to the solemn occasion. The setting appears to be a military installation or base, likely in Hawaii based on visible shirt text.
    A memorial display featuring military combat boots lined up on the ground, each tagged with identification cards bearing photos and names of fallen service members. The boots appear to represent soldiers killed in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, with visible tags including 'Army SPC Robert J Cook' who died 01/29/2004. A rainbow is visible in the background sky above a group of people who appear to be participating in or organizing the memorial event.
    A group of people are setting up or arranging a memorial display consisting of hundreds of military boots placed across a grassy field, each accompanied by what appear to be photographs and name tags. The event appears to be a 'Boot Memorial,' as indicated by the yellow shirt worn by one participant. The setting appears to be an outdoor field in Hawaii, suggested by the mountainous backdrop and tropical vegetation.
    This image depicts a memorial display featuring military combat boots arranged on the ground, each bearing identification tags with photographs and information about fallen service members from Operation Iraqi Freedom. The boots represent soldiers and Marines who died in 2004, serving as a tribute installation. One boot in the foreground is adorned with a decorative beaded lei, adding a personal touch to the memorial.
    A large outdoor memorial display featuring hundreds of military combat boots arranged in rows on a grassy field, likely representing fallen or deceased veterans. The installation appears to be a tribute or awareness display, possibly related to veteran suicide or combat casualties. The setting appears to be a military installation or public grounds in a tropical location, evidenced by palm trees and a distinctive tower structure in the background.
    A row of worn military combat boots is arranged on grass in the foreground, each containing small tags or notes, suggesting a memorial or tribute display. Several people are visible in the background walking and gathering near a red-and-white striped tower structure, likely a lighthouse or navigational beacon. The scene appears to be an outdoor commemorative event, possibly honoring fallen service members.

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