On September 11, 2001 – 19 extremist al Qaeda militants hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Nearly 3,000 lives were lost through these attacks. Today, on the 21stanniversary of September 11, 2001, please pause, remember, and reflect.
Remember and Reflect
- At 8:46 a.m. American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into World Trade Center’s North Tower.
- At 9:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the World Trade Center South Tower.
- At 9:37 a.m. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon Building.
- At 10:03 a.m. United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
So many people had died. Our grief as a nation was overwhelming. As the tears gradually slowed, a sense of sorrow hung in the air while America struggled to muster the strength to come back. Today, on the 21st anniversary of the September 11, tragedy, remember and reflect.
Honoring Those We lost
Around the country, people will pause to remember those who lost their lives on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, vowing to “never forget.” For many, the 9/11 attacks and the trauma associated with them still feels fresh. Family members and other mourners of 9/11 victims will gather on the Memorial plaza. News centers the world over will recall the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Many will reflect on what it all meant and still means. Some will seek solace in 9/11 memorial quotes. The way each person revisits the events of September 11, 2001, is an individual experience.
We ask every American: Today, on the anniversary of the September 11 tragedies, remember and reflect.
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Sources: History.com; Reuters; New York Times; Parade
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