Today marks 24 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks, when nearly 3,000 lives were lost in coordinated terrorist strikes on the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. Across the U.S., commemorations are being held to honor the victims, first responders, and all affected by that day2.
🇺🇸 Key Events of the 2025 Observance:
- Ground Zero Ceremony (New York): Names of victims are read aloud by family members, with moments of silence marking the exact times the towers were struck and collapsed2.
- Tribute in Light: Two beams of light shine into the night sky from Lower Manhattan, symbolizing the Twin Towers. Visible from up to 60 miles away, it’s a poignant visual of remembrance and resilience4.
- Pentagon & Shanksville Services: Ceremonies honor those lost at the Pentagon and aboard Flight 93, with wreath-laying and readings of names5.
- National Day of Service: Thousands participate in volunteer efforts—food drives, park cleanups, blood donations—transforming grief into action5.
🕰️ Timeline of the Attacks (2001):
- 8:46 AM: Flight 11 hits the North Tower.
- 9:03 AM: Flight 175 hits the South Tower.
- 9:37 AM: Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.
- 10:03 AM: Flight 93 crashes in Pennsylvania.
- 10:28 AM: North Tower collapses
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