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9/11: Remembering the Victims, Honoring the Heroes

Remembering the Victims

On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked by terrorists. Four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001, resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. The attacks were the deadliest terrorist attacks in world history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States.

The attacks began at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) when American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03 a.m. ET, United Airlines Flight 175, also a Boeing 767, crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. At 9:37 a.m. ET, American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757, crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. At 10:03 a.m. ET, United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757, crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania after some of the passengers and crew members attempted to regain control of the plane from the hijackers. All four planes were hijacked by five terrorists each, a total of 19 hijackers.

Honoring the Heroes

In the aftermath of the attacks, there was an outpouring of grief and sympathy from around the world. People from all walks of life came together to help the victims and their families. First responders, including firefighters, police officers, and paramedics, risked their lives to save others. Volunteers worked tirelessly to provide food, clothing, and shelter to those who had lost everything.

The attacks also led to a renewed sense of patriotism and unity in the United States. Americans from all walks of life came together to support each other and their country. The attacks also led to a greater awareness of the threat of terrorism and the need to be prepared to respond to future attacks.

The 9/11 attacks were a tragedy, but they also brought out the best in humanity. The victims of the attacks will never be forgotten, and the heroes who risked their lives to save others will always be remembered.