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Jamaican Grill Annual Commemorative Luncheon photos

Jamaican Grill (Photos courtesy of Jamaican Grill)

(Sept. 10, 2026 – Hagåtña, Guam) - Jamaican Grill, serving Guam for more than 30 years, invites Guam’s first responders to join them in remembering the tragedy of the infamous terrorist attack on our country on September 11, 2001. Every year since the tragedy, Jamaican Grill has hosted its 9.11 Commemorative Luncheon to treat Guam’s first responders to a serious meal in appreciation of their service to our community here on the island.

“Since 2002, it’s been our honor to recognize Guam’s First Responders and welcome them to stop into any of our Jamaican Grill restaurants in uniform to enjoy our famous combo plate on us. It is a small way we can gather together never to forget the thousands of lives lost in that senseless tragedy 25 years ago,” said Frank Kenney, Co-owner of Jamaican Grill.

The Jamaican Grill Commemorative Luncheon, now in its 25th year, has become a welcome tradition for Guam’s first responders and their families. Active-duty police officers, firefighters, and paramedics arrive in uniform and share stories, reflecting on the significance of 911 and what it means.

From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on September 11, Jamaican Grill will serve its signature Chicken and Ribs Combo plate lunch for free for first responders from the Guam Police Department, Guam Fire Department, Airport Police, and the island’s paramedics at all four locations on Guam: Hagåtña in the Chamorro Village, Tumon across Pacific Islands Club, Dededo in the Dededo Mall, and Mangilao close to Guam Community College.

Kenney added, “We are grateful to Guam’s first responders for their bravery and the sacrifices they make each day to keep us all safe. We honor their service and thank them in the way we know best – by sharing serious food together. We look forward to welcoming them back again this year.”

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