Remembrance ceremonies to be held across the US to honor victims of 9/11
Summary
The United States is holding memorial events across the country to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Ceremonies will be held in New York City, Virginia, and Pennsylvania to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks.Key Facts
- The 25th anniversary ceremonies include reading the names of victims and moments of silence.
- Memorial events will take place at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania.
- President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Pentagon ceremony.
- A drone light show in New York City used 2,977 lights to represent each victim.
- New York City authorities recently released over 170,000 documents about health concerns related to the attacks.
- New York City firefighters will hold a ceremony to honor the 343 department members who died on 9/11.
- The Flight 93 memorial will host both morning and afternoon ceremonies, including readings, music, and wreath-laying.
- Additional remembrance events are planned nationwide as communities mark 25 years since the attacks.
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