On September 11, 2001, the world held its breath. People from all walks of life, from all over the world, watched the tragedy unfold before their eyes, live, on television. The world stood still and watched in horror as four commercial jet airplanes slammed into various targets on American soil at the hands of hijackers. Flights were diverted to other countries and the airspace over the United States came to a complete standstill. Nearly 3,000 souls from more than 70 countries lost their lives that day. And like it or not, life as we knew it would never be the same.
As another 9/11 anniversary approaches, the event is forever etched into our brains. Whether an eyewitness, family member, friend or observer, most people will never forget where they were or what they were doing that fateful sunny morning in September.
The Internet offers a wide variety of September 11th images, videos, memorials and tributes. Let’s take a moment out of our day to pay tribute to those heroic souls who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
9/11 2010 Events:
- Honor Flight 93 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Former First Lady Laura Bush will be the keynote speakers at the 9th Annual Observance of Flight 93. Family members and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell will also be on hand at the free event which takes place at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
- September 11th Families Association Remembrance Events 2010 – This website lists many events that are taking place this September 11th. From concerts and commemorative run/walks to memorial stair climbs and blood drives, September 11th is being honored around the nation.
September 11 Online Resources:
- National 9/11 Memorial – The National September 11 Memorial, created by architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker, will honor the nearly 3,000 people that perished on September 11th. The Memorial Exhibition will feature interactive tables, artifacts and a Wall of Faces which will feature portraits of each victim. Friends and loved ones can participate in the memorial by sending a video, photo or object. The sustainable eight-acre Memorial Plaza will include 400 oak trees surrounded by Memorial pools. Each victim's name will be inscribed along the parapets surrounding the two Memorial pools, each nearly one-acre in size. An interactive, 3D model of the Memorial and Museum is also available to view.
- Tribute WTC Visitor Center – The Tribute Center is a 6,000-square foot Center where visitors can connect, learn and pay tribute. Online visitors can experience the personal stories and images of September 11th through the site's five galleries. Visitors can take part in a walking tour, various exhibits and programs. Formerly the Liberty Deli, the Visitor Center is conveniently located across from Ground Zero, next to the FDNY firehouse.
The websites listed above help people around the world share their stories, learn and remember those who lost their lives nine years ago.
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