11/09/2025
Today we take pause to remember the thousands of lives lost on September 11th, 2001, to pay gratitude to the heroes that saved countless others, and to honor the resilience of survivors.
On September 11, 2001, the United States experienced one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history. Nineteen hijackers took control of four commercial airplanes. Two were flown into the Twin Towers of New York City’s World Trade Center, causing both towers to collapse within hours. A third struck the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, while the fourth - United Airlines Flight 93 - crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers fought back. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, and thousands more were injured, leaving a lasting impact on the nation and the world.
The attacks not only reshaped American security and foreign policy but also profoundly affected everyday life. They led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, stricter airport security, and the beginning of the U.S.-led War on Terror. Each year, the anniversary is a time of remembrance, honoring the victims, the first responders who risked their lives, and the resilience of communities that came together in the face of tragedy.
