Americans Mark 24 Years Since 9/11
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Key Points:
- Nation honors nearly 3,000 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks with memorials in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
- Families read names and shared memories during moments of silence.
- President Donald Trump attended Pentagon ceremony; Flight 93 remembered in Shanksville.
In New York, families gathered at Ground Zero to reflect on the lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks, with bells tolling and moments of silence marking the times the planes struck. Relatives held photos and flags as they read aloud the names of loved ones, underscoring how the grief remains raw 24 years later. Federal officials joined the public under heightened security.
At the Pentagon, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania honored the 184 people killed when a hijacked plane hit the building. Trump pledged the nation would “never forget” and praised the bravery of those on the planes and first responders. In Shanksville, Pennsylvania, families of Flight 93 victims gathered at the Wall of Names, remembering the passengers who stopped hijackers from reaching their target.
Across the country, the day was observed through acts of service, including food drives, blood donations, and community cleanups. For many, the memorials remain deeply personal. “You are missed every day. We will always say your name,” said one widow. The reflections carried both mourning and a renewed call for unity.
