#September 11 remembrance

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We Won't Forget, 9/11/2001

It was twenty-three years ago. Seems like yesterday. Still doesn’t seem completely real. It wasn’t the first attack on the Twin Towers. In 1993 a truck bomb was set off in the basement of the North Tower, killing six and injuring over one thousand. The towers would reopen in less than six weeks despite the heavy damage. It was a deadly prelude to the September 11th attacks. I had heard about…

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In the bottom of this photo, you can see FDNY Ladder 118 crossing over the Brooklyn Bridge on their way to the World Trade Center. This is their last known photo. Every single firefighter on that truck perished just a few minutes later. We vowed to never forget. Unfortunately, so many have.

[cyarsk52-20]

On yesterday, 23 years yesterdays September 10, 2001…

246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights.

2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning.

343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their next shift.

60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol.

8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift of saving lives

and 1 K9 went to bed a good boy 🐾🐾

None of them saw past 10:00 am the next morning Sept 11, 2001. In the blink of an eye, their lives were cut short.

Tonight, as you prepare for bed in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted….bc you never know when you’ll get that moment again.

[cruiseplan]

Today, we honor the memory of those who were lost and the heroes who stepped forward on this day 23 years ago. We reflect on the bravery, resilience, and unity that helped us through challenging times. Let us never forget the courage of those who responded, the strength of those who endured, and the spirit that continues to unite us.

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~In Memoriam~

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By JENNIFER PELTZ

September 11, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are looking back on the horror and legacy of 9/11, gathering Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

Commemorations stretch from the attack sites — at New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania — to Alaska and beyond.

President Joe Biden is due at a ceremony on a military base in Anchorage.

His visit, en route to Washington, D.C., from a trip to India and Vietnam, is a reminder that the impact of 9/11 was felt in every corner of the nation, however remote.

The hijacked plane attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives and reshaped American foreign policy and domestic fears.

"On that day, we were one country, one nation, one people, just like it should be. That was the feeling — that everyone came together and did what we could, where we were at, to try to help,” said Eddie Ferguson, the fire-rescue chief in Virginia’s Goochland County.

It’s more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the Pentagon and more than three times as far from New York.

But a sense of connection is enshrined in a local memorial incorporating steel from the World Trade Center’s destroyed twin towers.

The predominantly rural county of 25,000 people holds not just one but two anniversary commemorations: a morning service focused on first responders and an evening ceremony honoring all the victims.

Other communities across the country pay tribute with moments of silence, tolling bells, candlelight vigils and other activities.

In Columbus, Indiana, 911 dispatchers broadcast a remembrance message to police, fire and EMS radios throughout the 50,000-person city, which also holds a public memorial ceremony.

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts raise and lower the flag at a commemoration in Fenton, Missouri, where a “Heroes Memorial” includes a piece of World Trade Center steel and a plaque honoring 9/11 victim Jessica Leigh Sachs.

Some of her relatives live in the St. Louis suburb of 4,000 residents.

“We’re just a little bitty community,” said Mayor Joe Maurath, "but it’s important for us to continue to remember these events. Not just 9/11, but all of the events that make us free.”

New Jersey’s Monmouth County, which was home to some 9/11 victims, made Sept. 11 a holiday this year for county employees so they could attend commemorations.

As another way of marking the anniversary, many Americans do volunteer work on what Congress has designated both Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

At ground zero, Vice President Kamala Harris is due to join the ceremony on the National September 11 Memorial & Museum plaza.

The event will not feature remarks from political figures, instead giving the podium to victims’ relatives for an hourslong reading of the names of the dead.

James Giaccone signed up to read again this year in memory of his brother, Joseph Giaccone, 43. The family attends the ceremony every year to hear Joseph’s name.

“If their name is spoken out loud, they don’t disappear,” James Giaccone said in a recent interview.

The commemoration is crucial to him.

“I hope I never see the day when they minimize this,” he said. “It’s a day that changed history.”

Biden, a Democrat, will be the first president to commemorate Sept. 11 in Alaska, or anywhere in the western U.S.

He and his predecessors have gone to one or another of the attack sites in most years, though Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama each marked the anniversary on the White House lawn at times.

Obama followed one of those observances by recognizing the military with a visit to Fort Meade in Maryland.

First lady Jill Biden is due to lay a wreath at the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon.

In Pennsylvania, where one of the hijacked jets crashed after passengers tried to storm the cockpit, a remembrance and wreath-laying is scheduled at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown operated by the National Park Service.

Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, is expected to attend the ceremony.

The memorial site will offer a new educational video, virtual tour and other materials for teachers to use in classrooms.

Educators with a total of more than 10,000 students have registered for access to the free “National Day of Learning” program, which will be available through the fall, organizers say.

“We need to get the word out to the next generation,” said memorial spokesperson Katherine Hostetler, a National Park Service ranger.

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no day shall erase you from the memory of time - virgil

today is a day of remembrance for all the victims of 9/11, the first responders who put their lives on the line and the families who lost loved ones, friends and co-workers not only in manhattan at the world trade center but at the pentagon in washington, dc and shanksville, pennsylvania.

[andrewisdoing]

Never Forget 9/11

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🕯️Remembering 9/11🕯️

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Never forget.

[artisofthandy]

Today on September 11th 2024, marks 23 years since the 9/11 attacks that occurred on September 11th 2024, a event that forever changed US history as it was planned through terrorist attacks by plane hijacking and bombings, which was aimed at the World Trade Center, one of the largest skyscrapers in New York City, and this attack claimed the innocent lives of almost 3000 due to this and it left 6000 more injured due to the crash and aftermath of the attack, Now on Patriot Day 2024 we take the time to pay tribute to the thousands of civilians who became unfortunate casualties as a result, take the time to thank the servicemen for their work to save as many possible lives and survivors as possible… and to never forget the event that happened on Sep 11th. Rest in eternal and harmonious peace to the many victims of the attack, not only did you never deserved this but never knew that this happened… many condolences too, we’ll never forget what happened….

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9/11: A Day of Remembrance, a Year of Reflection

On this solemn anniversary, let us remember the victims of 9/11 and honor their legacy.#911Memorial #Remember #Reflect #FierceTrends #FierceMillennial

As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the nation pauses to honor the victims and reflect on the enduring impact of this tragic event. Today, September 11th, marks the 23rd anniversary of one of the most tragic events in American history. The 9/11 attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, forever changed the nation and the world. As we commemorate this solemn…

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23 Years Since September 11, 2001

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001.  A day that forever altered the course of history, it remains etched in the hearts and minds of millions across the world. Though time has moved forward, the memory of that fateful day feels as raw and poignant as ever, reminding us of the fragility of life and the strength of human resilience.

On that clear Tuesday morning, the world watched in disbelief as two planes struck the Twin Towers in New York City, followed by another plane crashing into the Pentagon, and a fourth, United Flight 93, brought down in a Pennsylvania field by heroic passengers. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the span of a few short hours, but the ripple effects of that day continue to shape the world we live in today.

The aftermath of the attacks was a profound period of grief and confusion, but also one of unity and determination. Across the globe, people came together to mourn, to support, and to stand in solidarity. Strangers helped strangers; nations offered condolences and assistance. There was a shared sense of vulnerability, but also an unwavering commitment to persevere. This duality of pain and hope defined the years that followed.

For many, today will be a solemn day of remembrance. The names of the victims will be read aloud, as they are every year, at memorials across the country. Their lives, each unique and cherished, will once again be honoured. Families will gather to pay tribute to their loved ones, while first responders and military personnel will be recognised for their bravery and sacrifice.

But it’s important to remember that September 11 is not just about the events of that day. It is about the lives touched by the survivors who carry their scars, the families who mourn, the communities who rebuilt, and the world that changed in its wake. It’s a reminder of the importance of cherishing every moment, valuing human connection, and standing firm against forces that seek to divide us.

As we mark 23 years since the tragedy, let us also reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. We live in an era that continues to be shaped by the consequences of that day whether it’s in how we approach national security, foreign relations, or the very ways in which we relate to one another. The world may never fully recover from the impact of 9/11, but we can continue to move forward with a renewed commitment to peace, understanding, and compassion.

In the quiet moments of reflection tomorrow, may we honour the memory of those we lost, and may we find hope in the ways we’ve come together since. The legacy of September 11 will forever be a part of our collective consciousness, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, light can prevail.

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In Remembrance

I  Will  Not  Forget ~Ness Articles: A Beau Geste: the 9/11 Tear Drop Memorial  

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September 11 Significance in 2024: Freedom and Democracy

The September 11 significance in 2024 should convey the remembrance of how we all came together after that fateful moment to work as one to save our democracy and freedoms. As we ready for an upcoming presidential election all should be standing together to fight, as we did in the aftermath of the horrific terrorists’ attacks on our nation 23 years ago. We must be vigilant in not allowing 9/11…