![]() ![]() The events will complement the permanent parts of the museum that document the tragedy of that day. This year, to honor the anniversary, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City-which opened in 2014-will host its annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony, followed by the " Tribute in Light", in the evening, with twin beams of light representing the World Trade Center buildings illuminating the New York City skyline from 3 p.m. There are also memorials near the Pentagon and in Stoystown, Pennsylvania. Now, the site of the New York City attacks is home to One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a marker of resilience in the face of tragedy. As the years pass, suffering continues alongside the memorializing-among those who lost loved ones and by survivors who sustained injuries or who were forever changed by the horrific events-even as the country, and the world, changes. Nearly 3,000 people in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania lost their lives on 9/11 after terrorists orchestrated by Osama bin Laden hijacked airplanes as weapons. Seventeen years later, the attacks of September 11, 2001, are still fresh in the memories of many Americans. True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.This story was originally published on September 11, 2016, and was updated on Septemto reflect current news. ![]() September 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage. What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives-family, friends, faith and freedom. We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundation of our tallest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. – Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York CityĪmerica was not built on fear. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. – George Pataki, former Governor of New York ![]() On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood, all Americans became New Yorkers. – Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for. September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity and laughter. Here are 11 quotes to reflect on the resilience, strength and compassion showed by our great nation:Įven the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.įor me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. I will never forget how our country stood united through all the tragedy and loss, and the way everyone came together was truly an inspiration. It’s been 17 years since terror struck New York on Septem– a day that changed America forever. Honoring the resilience of the American spirit ![]()
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