New York, NY – Communities across the United States are pausing today to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, now marking the 24th anniversary.
According to organizers, memorial services are being held at the three attack sites: New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. At the National September 11 Memorial in Manhattan, the reading of nearly 3,000 victims’ names began this morning, a solemn tradition that has continued each year.
In Washington, bells tolled at the Pentagon to honor those killed when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building. In Shanksville, families of passengers and crew of United Flight 93 gathered at the Flight 93 National Memorial, where a wreath-laying ceremony took place.
Elected officials, first responders, and survivors are taking part in ceremonies across the nation, while local governments are encouraging residents to observe moments of silence and community service projects.
September 11 is also recognized nationally as a Day of Remembrance and Service, a designation signed into law in 2009. Schools, churches, and civic groups are participating in blood drives, food collections, and other community events to honor the spirit of unity that followed the attacks.
While today’s memorials carry national significance, they also remain deeply personal for families who lost loved ones. Officials emphasized that the goal of the remembrance is not only to honor the past but to reaffirm resilience moving forward.
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