America mourns and honors lives lost on 22nd anniversary of 9/11 attacks.
Moments of Silence Across America to Remember 9/11
On the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, the United States observed moments of silence to honor the victims.
In New York City, at the site where the World Trade Center towers once stood, hundreds of people gathered in silence as a bell tolled at 8:46 a.m. This was the exact time when the first hijacked airplane crashed into the north tower, marking the beginning of a series of devastating attacks that forever changed the nation.
Amidst mournful flute music, the names of every person who lost their life on that fateful Tuesday morning were read aloud by their loved ones, creating a powerful outpouring of emotion.
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Many visitors left flowers, flags, and small toys on the stone inscribed with the names of their loved ones. Some used pencils to rub the names onto paper, while others leaned against the stone, overcome with grief.
The ceremony brought together politicians from both sides of the aisle, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and Florida Governor DeSantis and his wife.
Also in attendance were New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his predecessors, Mike Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani. Giuliani, known as “America’s mayor” for his leadership during the crisis, has faced scrutiny in recent years for his questioning of the 2020 presidential election.
Vice President Kamala Harris represented President Joe Biden at the event, as he chose not to attend Ground Zero. This broke the tradition of a sitting president commemorating the day at one of the attack sites or the White House.
President Biden will instead be speaking at a ceremony in Anchorage, Alaska, with service members and first responders on his way back to Washington from a trip to Vietnam.
Smaller ceremonies were also held in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon, the other two sites targeted on 9/11.
In Shanksville, Pennsylvania, a remembrance ceremony took place at the national memorial dedicated to Flight 93. This United Airlines flight saw 33 passengers and a 7-member crew bravely fight back against the hijackers, preventing the plane from reaching its intended target in Washington.
A temporary memorial was established at the crash site in 2002, which was later replaced by a permanent one in 2011. This memorial stands as a testament to the selfless heroism displayed on that tragic day.
“We remember the sacrifice of the 40 air travelers and crew who exemplified bravery, allowing us to live in the land of the free,” said Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, who led the prayer at the ceremony.
“We acknowledge that an entire generation has been born without experiencing 9/11 firsthand,” he continued. “It is our responsibility to share our stories with this next generation, so that the memory of our loved ones lives on.”
In communities across the nation, people gathered at memorials, firehouses, town halls, and campuses to pay tribute. They observed moments of silence, rang bells, held candlelight vigils, and engaged in other activities to honor the memory of those lost.
Remains of Two Victims Identified
On Friday, New York City officials announced the identification of the remains of two more victims of the 9/11 attacks. This ongoing effort aims to return the remains to their families, providing closure after decades of uncertainty.
The names of the individuals are being withheld at the request of their families. They are the 1,648th and 1,649th victims of the World Trade Center attacks to be identified through DNA testing.
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