9-11  We Will Always Remember

24 years since 9-11
​Wednesday, September 11, 2025
Moment of Silence at 9:15am

​When The Screams went Silent
by Matt Fugazzie


Where were you on the day

When the screams went silent

Devastation has eaten away

When our hearts grow violent

Ash-filled tears run like blood

No one could predict the horror

Anger and fear begins to flood

Our pores seep of undying sorrow

Do you remember the day

When the screams went silent

Devastation is here to stay

When our hearts grow violent

Rain of flesh poured from the sky

Followed by the fall of a king

The only question asked is why?

Who on earth would do such a thing

Where were you on the day

When the screams went silent

Devastation has eaten away

When our hearts grow violent

Forever will this day be known

As the darkest day in history

Never before has terror flown

Crashing into a tragedy...

Lyrics to a Song written by
​ Matt Fugazzie on 9-11-2001
Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
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Iconic 9/11 flag, missing for years, returns to New York City
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​One World Trade Center
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CNN 9-11-01 Memorial Listing
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Victims list 9-11-01
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The events of 9/11 were captured in many powerful and emotional photographs. Here are a few that stand out:

1. The Falling Man: This haunting image shows a man falling from one of the towers, symbolizing the desperation and tragedy of the day[1].
2. Firefighters Raising the Flag: A group of firefighters raising the American flag amidst the rubble of the World Trade Center, reminiscent of the iconic Iwo Jima photograph[1].
3. The Dust-Covered Survivor: A woman covered in dust and debris, walking away from the collapse, capturing the chaos and devastation[1].
4. President Bush's Reaction: The moment President George W. Bush was informed of the attacks while visiting an elementary school in Florida[1].
5. The Tribute in Light: The two beams of light shining into the sky from Ground Zero, serving as a poignant memorial to the victims[1].

These images are a testament to the resilience and unity that emerged in the aftermath of the tragedy. If you would like to see these photos, you can find them in various online galleries and news articles[2][1][3].
References
[1] The 9/11 photos we will never forget - CNN
[2] These Emotional Pictures Show America In The Days After 9/11
[3] 30 Harrowing Pictures From The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks - BuzzFeed News

​Here’s a brief recap of key events and developments since the September 11, 2001 attacks, focusing on the attack itself and how it has been memorialized:

The Attack (September 11, 2001)

• Coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people.
• Four planes were hijacked:
  • Two crashed into the World Trade Center towers in NYC.
  • One hit the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
  • One crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers intervened.
• It was the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil and reshaped global security policies.

Immediate Aftermath

• Global War on Terror launched by the U.S., including:
  • Invasion of Afghanistan (2001) to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban.
  • Later, the Iraq War (2003), based on claims of weapons of mass destruction.
• Creation of the Department of Homeland Security and TSA.
• Patriot Act passed, expanding surveillance powers.

Memorializing 9/11

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum opened at Ground Zero in NYC:
  • Features twin reflecting pools where the towers stood.
  • Names of all victims inscribed around the pools.
  • Museum documents the events, personal stories, and aftermath.
• Annual ceremonies held every September 11:
  • Moments of silence.
  • Reading of victims’ names.
  • Tribute in Light: twin beams projected into the sky.
• Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania honors the passengers who fought back.
• Pentagon Memorial commemorates the victims of the attack there.

Long-Term Impact

• Bin Laden killed in 2011 by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan.
• U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan completed in August 2021, ending a 20-year war.
• Ongoing debates about civil liberties, surveillance, and foreign policy.
• 9/11 remains a defining moment in American history, shaping national identity, security, and global relations.

Lists of the victims of the 9/11 attacks on several websites:

1. Wikipedia: The Lists of victims of the September 11 attacks page organizes the names alphabetically by last name[1].
2. National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Their Names on the 9/11 Memorial page provides a detailed list of the nearly 3,000 names inscribed on the memorial[2].
3. NYC.gov: The [9/11 MEMORIAL All Victim Names] document lists all the victims and their affiliations[3].

These resources offer a way to honor and remember those who lost their lives on that tragic day.

​References
[1] Lists of victims of the September 11 attacks - Wikipedia
[2] Names on the 9/11 Memorial - National September 11 Memorial & Museum
[3] 9/11 MEMORIAL All Victim Names - NYC.gov

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