Nearly 3,000 people died on the day of a series of coordinated attacks against the United States by terrorists who hijacked four passenger jets that crashed into the World Trade Center buildings in New York, the Pentagon and a field in rural Pennsylvania.
21 years after the 9/11 attacks, we remember those who lost their lives and the first responders who bravely put their lives on the line in service of others.Â
People look at the exhibits in the Wall that Heals Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at the Expo Center in Manitowoc, Wis. Gpg Wall That Heals 091019 Jc0121
A wreath is presented at the Rotary Club of Northern Guam Peace Memorial during a 9/11 wreath laying ceremony at the Puntan Dos Amantes, or Two Lovers Point, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The event was held in commemoration of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the individuals who died and those who survived the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. 9 11 Memorial 10
Graduate student Andy Whiting places a sign among the 9-11 flag memorial on campus at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. 125 students are placing 2,977 flags -one for each victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Pcc Flags For 911
125 students place 2,977 flags, one for each victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, on campus at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Pcc Flags For 911
Sep 11, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Flowers and photos are placed at the names by family and those remembering loved ones who died on September 11, 2001 at the 911 Commemoration Ceremony honoring and remembering them. This took place at the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 11, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Flowers and photos are placed at the names by family and those remembering loved ones who died on September 11, 2001 at the 911 Commemoration Ceremony honoring and remembering them. This took place at the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 11, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Caprina Yarosz 12 with her father Steve Yarosz of Howell work on an etching of with the name of Caprina's uncle, firefighter Christopher Mozzillo during the 911 Commemoration Ceremony honoring and remembering those who died. This took place at the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 11, 2019; New York, NY, USA; The south tower memorial during the 911 Commemoration Ceremony honoring and remembering those who died. This took place at the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 11, 2019; Shanksville, PA, USA; Families gather near the boulder marking the impact area of Flight 93 following the 18th anniversary ceremony of the hijacked Flight 93, which crashed in near Shanksville, PA, killing 40 passengers and crew on September 11, 2001. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
Sep 11, 2019; Shanksville, PA, USA; Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence with family members of Flight 93 before the start of the 18th anniversary ceremony of the hijacked Flight 93, which crashed in near Shanksville, PA, killing 40 passengers and crew on September 11, 2001. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
Sep 11, 2019; Shanksville, PA, USA; Vice President Mike Pence speaking at the 18th anniversary ceremony of the hijacked Flight 93, which crashed in near Shanksville, PA, killing 40 passengers and crew on September 11, 2001. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
Sep 11, 2019; Shanksville, PA, USA; Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence and Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, left, and Families of Flight 93 president Gordon Felt, second from left, walk along the Flight 93 National Memorial Wall of Names heading to the impact area with families following the 18th anniversary ceremony of the hijacked Flight 93, which crashed in near Shanksville, PA, killing 40 passengers and crew on September 11, 2001. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
The 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks were commemorated at the New Mexico Museum of Space History with the Climb the Cube Stair Climb in the morning and a parade and memorial that evening. Stair Climb Flag On Afd Engine 1
The 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks were commemorated at the New Mexico Museum of Space History with the Climb the Cube Stair Climb in the morning and a parade and memorial that evening. Stair Climb Tina
The 9/11 remembrance ceremony begins with the national anthem at Fire Station 1, Wednesday morning, on the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. 09112019 September 11 Remebrance B
The Great Falls Fire Department hosts a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Station 1, Wednesday morning, on the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. 09112019 September 11 Remebrance A
Corpus Christi first responders attend a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held in the FEMA Dome at Del Mar College on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. 2274832001 9 11 Remembrance Ceremony 6
Corpus Christi Fire Chief Robert Rocha speaks during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held in the FEMA Dome at Del Mar College on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. 2274832001 9 11 Remembrance Ceremony 8
TSA Honor Guard Catherine Merritt pays her respects to remember the lives lost at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wis. Ebony Cox/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Gpg Airporttribute 1271 Esc
The Montgomery Fire Rescue, police department and sheriff's office gathered to remember the fallen civilians and first responders who died on September 11, 2001. 2019 Sept 11 Ceremony
Sep 11, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Sammy Pulia and his grandfather Sam Pulia place flags by the name of the elder Pulia's cousin, NY firefighter Tom Casoria who died in Tower 1 from the attacks of 911. The 911 Commemoration Ceremony at the 911 Memorial honoring the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK
In Ventura Wednesday morning, Bob Klamser, from left, Giovanni Casanta, 7, his mother Rachel Casanta, Kathy Warnke and Jaime Aguayo participate in the 18th anniversary remembrance of 9/11 at fire Station No. 6. Sept 11 4
Local community members and VA Medical Center workers came out on Sept. 11, 2019, to hear remarks from guests during a ceremony at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center Fire Department. Va 911 031
The City of Shreveport Remembers 9/11 event Wednesday morning, September 11, 2019, at the fire and police memorial on Clyde Fant Parkway in downtown Shreveport. "9/11 is my generations Pearl Harbor" said Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, "We must never forget". 19751
Armando Escandon, center back, holds his hand to his heart during the National Anthem at the El Paso Fire Department ceremony to remember those who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001 at El Paso Fire Department Station 18 Wednesday, Sept. 11, in El Paso. September 11 Rememberance 003
Reservoir firefighters and supporters make their way along Spillway Road in Brandon during the annual 9/11 Remembrance Run Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The 11-mile run commemorates not only those who lost their lives on 9/11 but honors current military veterans and first responders. 911
Members of the Lansing Fire Department honor fallen comrades and others Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, during the Lansing Remembers 9/11 at Wentworth Park in downtown Lansing. Md7 4132 Edit Edit
T.J. Fallon,, a student at RIT who was 2-years-old on Sept. 11, 2001, said about what he was thinking while standing quietly looking at the flags, "I was just remembering the fallen 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and eight EMS workers that were in the towers when they fell and all the other men and women the country has asked to pay the ultimate price for our lives and our freedom and promising to always remember them." Sept 11 vigil D
The Boiling Springs Fire District holds a special 9/11 remembrance ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Jm 911 091119 014
Steve Boehn, retired fire marshal for New York City Fire Department, releases a dove in the air as he and New York City Police Department Sgt. Ted Forsyth participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Boiling Springs Fire District headquarters Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Jm 911 091119 001
People place flowers along the memorial wall at the 9/11 Memorial at Haverstraw Bay Park in Haverstraw on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Rockland 9 11 Memorial
Flowers placed along the the 9/11 Memorial at Haverstraw Bay Park in Haverstraw on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Rockland 9 11 Memorial
The Port Huron Police Honor Guard, along with Marysville Police Officer Jim Disser, right, pose for a photo near the Blue Water Bridge after the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at the International Flag Plaza in Port Huron. 20190911 September 11 Memorial Ceremony 0022
The Perry Township Fire Department raises a 36' x 20' American flag above the Lloyd Expressway at USI to honor the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, 2019. 1 911
Sep 11, 2019; Shanksville, PA, USA; People gather at the Flight 93 National Memorial on the 18th anniversary of the hijacked Flight 93 , which crashed in near Shanksville, PA, killing 40 passengers and crew on September 11, 2001, react as the names of each person on board the flight were read out loud and bells rang for each person killed in the crash. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY
Sep 11, 2019; New York, NY, USA; A couple embrace at the pool by the names of the South Tower. This took place at the 18th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pa. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com via USA TODAY NETWORK
Asheville hosted a 9-11 remembrance ceremony at the City Municipal Building Sept. 11, 2018. 911remembrance 09112018 010
Asheville hosted a 9-11 remembrance ceremony at the City Municipal Building Sept. 11, 2018. 911remembrance 09112018 074
Anne Pettus of Pearl River places a flower in memory of her daughter, Laura Longing, after a service marking the 17th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, at Haverstraw Bay County Park Sept. 11, 2018. Sept. 11 Haverstraw
Delaware Military Academy honors September 11 at thier annual remembrance ceremony. News Patriots Day
Town of Wappinger councilman William Beale and Hughsonville volunteer fireman Ryan White fold a US flag following Tuesday's memorial commemorating the anniversary of 9/11 at Sgt. Mark Palmateer 9/11 Memorial Park in Wappingers Falls on September 11, 2018. Sept 11 2018
Town of Wappinger councilman William Beale speaks during Tuesday's memorial service commemorating the anniversary of 9/11 at Sgt. Mark Palmateer 9/11 Memorial Park in Wappingers Falls on September 11, 2018. Sept 11 2018
Floating flower bouquets remind in pool of the eternal flame remind those of those who perished in the attack on World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 during the annual Sept. 11 ceremony at the Veterans Plaza of the Milwaukee County War Memorial, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, on Sept. 11.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photo by Rick Wood RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM ORG XMIT: 20096638A Flower bouquets float in pool of the eternal flame. 911 04ofx Wood
It was a bright sunny morning in New York on 9/11. Framed by a similar morning burst of the sun, firefighters display the flag in front of the War Memorial to honor those who perished in the attack on World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 during the annual Sept. 11 ceremony at the Veterans Plaza of the Milwaukee County War Memorial, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, on Sept. 11.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photo by Rick Wood RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM ORG XMIT: 20096638A It was a bright sunny morning in New York on 9/11. Framed by a similar morning burst of the sun, firefighters display the flag in front of the War Memorial. 911 02ofx Wood
A September 11th ceremony was held at Liberty Park in White Plains honoring local residents and the victims of the attacks in 2001 on Sept. 11, 2018. White Plains Liberty Park 911
Members from local first responding agencies hold a salute as the colors are presented Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, during a memorial service at the International Flag Plaza in Port Huron. 20180911 September 11 Memorial Service 0006
Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry places a white carnation at the base of Monmouth County’s 9/11 Memorial during a remembrance service held at Mount Mitchill Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018. Asb Monmouth County 911 Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry places a white carnation at the base of Monmouth Countys 9/11 Memorial during a remembrance service held at Mount Mitchill Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018.
People visit Monmouth County’s 9/11 Memorial during after a remembrance service held at Mount Mitchill Park Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018. Asb Monmouth County 911 People visit Monmouth Countys 9/11 Memorial during after a remembrance service held at Mount Mitchill Park Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018.
The 2018 Knoxville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held at the Sunsphere Tuesday, September 11, 2018. About 130 climbers took part in the event meant to honor those emergency workers who lost their lives on Sept. 11. 911 Stairs 02
Participants pass each other during the 2018 Knoxville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb held at the Sunsphere Tuesday, September 11, 2018. About 130 climbers took part in the event meant to honor those emergency workers who lost their lives on Sept. 11. 911 Stairs 09
Robert Cromwell Miller is remembered by his daughter Lisa Miller-Kelly, pictured here holding her son William at the Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park. Robert Cromwell Miller
American flags wave in the wind at the Healing Field at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe on Sept. 10, 2018. tempe healing field sept. 11
Hendersonville commemorated the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony held at Memorial Park.Â
Montgomery Fire Rescue hosted their annual remembrance ceremony in honor of the first responders and citizens who died 17 years ago on September 11. September 11 Memorial Ceremony
Sep 11, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; Visitors to the The National September 11 Memorial in New York City take in the Tribute in Light Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Thousands visited the memorial on the 17th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.Â
Credit: Seth Harrison/The Journal News via USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 11, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; Thousands spent time at the The National September 11 Memorial in New York City Tuesday on the 17th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Credit: Seth Harrison/The Journal News via USA TODAY NETWORK
September 11, 2001; Arlington, VA, USA; Smoke billows from the Pentagon after a terrorist attack. An airplane was crashed into the side of the building.
Credit: Frank S. Folwell-USA TODAY.
September 20, 2001; New York, USA; Firemen spray water on the smoldering remains of the North Tower of the World Trade Center in an attempt to quell the fires that burn beneath and to cool the girders so that workers may climb on them to cut them into more manageable sizes.Â
Credit: Tim Dillon-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; Washington, DC, USA; The helicopter of President George Bush passes in front of the Washington Monument as he returns to the White House early Tuesday evening following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and at the Pentagon.
Credit: Jym Wilson-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; Arlington, VA, USA; Firemen climb on the roof of the Pentagon as the building continues to smolder after being hit by a crashing plane in a terrorist attack.
Credit: H. Darr Beiser-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; Arlington, VA, USA; A section of the Pentagon burns after being hit by a plane in a terrorist attack.
Credit: H. Darr Beiser-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; Arlington, VA, USA; A U.S. Park Police helicopter arrives the Pentagon after picking up casualties of the plane crash in a terrorist attack.
Credit: H. Darr Beiser-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; Arlington, VA, USA; Crowds watch as a U.S. Park Police helicopter arrives to evacuate casualties of the plane crash and fire at the Pentagon in a terrorist attack.
Credit: H. Darr Beiser-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; Arlington, VA, USA; Smoke pours out of the Pentagon after a terriost attack.
Credit: Kevin Eans-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; New York, NY, USA; New York City Firefighters look at the remains of the World Trade Center. Two hijack airliners crashed against the twin towers which subsequently collapse killing both the trapped and the rescuers.
Credit: Ricky Flores-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; Newark, NJ, USA; Planes are grounded at Newark International Airport in the aftermath of the bombing of the World Trade CenterÂ
Credit: Eileen Blass-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; New York, NY, USA; Lower Manhattan filled with smoke following the second building collapsing at the World Trade Center terrorist attack.
Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY.
September 11, 2001; New York, NY, USA; A firefighter sits on a demolished fire truck after two airliners crashed into the World Trade Center in a terrorist attack.
Credit: Seth Harrison / The Journal News via USA TODAY NETWORK
September 11, 2001; East Orange, NJ, USA; The World Trade Center as seen from East Orange NJ in its various stages of collapse.Â
Credit: Tim Dillon-USA TODAY
September 11, 2001; New York, NY, USA; The remains of the World Trade Center with pedestrian bridge collapsed in front following the terrorist attack.
Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY.
September 11, 2001; East Orange, NJ, USA; The World Trade Center as seen from East Orange NJ in its various stages of collapse.Â
Credit: Tim Dillon-USA TODAY
Sept, 11 2001; New York, NY, USA; Firemen raise a United States flag where the World Trade Center formerly stood.Â
Credit: Thomas E. Franklin/The Record via USA TODAY NETWORK
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Please log in, or sign up for a new, free account to read or post comments.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.