Honoring 24 Years Since 9/11
Today marks 24 years since the September 11th attacks, one of the darkest days in American history. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost when terrorists hijacked four planes in 2001, crashing two into the Twin Towers in New York City, one into the Pentagon, and another into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers fought back. Even now, more than two decades later, the memory of that day remains raw, and its impact continues to be felt across the country and the world.
Commemorations are being held at all three sites of the attacks. In New York City, families, survivors, and officials have gathered at the National September 11 Memorial. The names of those who died are being read aloud, with moments of silence marking the exact times the planes struck the towers, when the Pentagon was hit, when Flight 93 went down, and when the towers fell. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, are among the dignitaries in attendance. At the Pentagon, 184 people who were killed there are being honored in a special ceremony attended by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. And in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, wreaths are being laid and names are being read to remember the 40 passengers and crew members of Flight 93, who made the ultimate sacrifice to prevent further tragedy.
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But the day is not only about mourning—it’s also about service. Across the country, Americans are volunteering in food drives, blood donations, park cleanups, and other community efforts. For many, it’s a way to channel grief into action, keeping the spirit of unity alive. James Lynch, who lost his father in the World Trade Center, reflected that grief never truly disappears, but finding joy and purpose through service has helped his family heal.
The memory of 9/11 also lives on through the countless first responders and survivors who continue to face health struggles from the toxic dust that blanketed Manhattan. Programs remain in place to monitor and care for more than 140,000 people affected. The attacks changed not just the skyline of New York, but the entire course of U.S. history, leading to wars abroad, new security measures at home, and lasting political debates.
At the memorial plaza in New York, waterfalls flow into two massive pools set where the Twin Towers once stood, each surrounded by the inscribed names of the victims. The site, along with the museum beneath it, serves as a place of reflection and a reminder that while buildings can be rebuilt, the lives lost can never be replaced.
September 11th has been designated Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance. It is not a federal holiday, but it is a day when Americans pause—whether through attending ceremonies, volunteering, or observing moments of silence—to honor those we lost and those who sacrificed.
As the nation looks back 24 years later, the message remains clear: we remember, we honor, and we will never forget.
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