US marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Families across the United States gathered this week to honor the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, marking the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest day in modern American history. At the National September 11 Memorial in New York City, relatives of those who perished stood before the twin reflecting pools, where the names of the 2,977 individuals who died in the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93 are inscribed. Similar ceremonies were held at the Pentagon and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, where families lit candles, placed flowers and participated in moments of silence.

Organizers reported that the commemorations included the reading of selected names, a playing of the national anthem and a tribute from the 9/11 Memorial Museum, which highlighted personal stories and artifacts donated by the families themselves. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security and local authorities attended, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to remember the victims while reinforcing security measures that have evolved since the attacks. The events concluded with a collective pledge from participants to preserve the memory of the fallen and to support the resilience of the communities affected by the tragedy.