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‘I think of him every year’: remembering those lost in 9/11, 25 years later

‘I think of him every year’: remembering those lost in 9/11, 25 years later

Summary

The article remembers the people who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed 2,977 people and was the largest foreign attack on U.S. soil. Twenty-five years later, survivors and friends share stories to keep the memories of their loved ones alive.

Key Facts

  • The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people on American soil in 2001.
  • Guardian readers share personal stories about friends and family lost in the attacks.
  • Jeremy "Caz" Carrington worked for Cantor Fitzgerald, which lost many people that day.
  • Cheryl Ann lost a friend named Caroline, a Disney executive and mentor.
  • Steve S lost his best friend John P Sammartino, who died when the Pentagon was hit.
  • Survivors remember loved ones through celebrations, visits, and sharing memories.
  • Some lost loved ones motivated them to reflect on life and advances in technology.
  • These stories show how people honored those lost and formed new friendships after the attacks.
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