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24 Years Later: We Still Remember. Honoring the Lives Lost and the Heroes Who Rose. Courage, Sacrifice, and a Nation United

24 Years Later: We Still Remember. Honoring the Lives Lost and the Heroes Who Rose. Courage, Sacrifice, and a Nation United

September 11, 2025

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This is a special and tragic day in American history that should never fade from our memories.

Today should stand as a reminder and refresher:

EVERYONE WHO WAS BREATHING THAT DAY REMEMBERS THE BREATHS THEY TOOK AND WHERE THEY WERE.

The words jump off the page, off the screen, from our lips. A haunting breath whispering of unspeakable tragedy and heart-rending grief.

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, did something to this country. It changed our history. It changed us.

It was a despicable act of cruelty. People innocent of any crime against their executioners were brutally slaughtered in service to a god who demands the death of infidels.

It was egregious. Horrific. Abominable. And we will never forget. Nor should we.

The September 11 attacks, also known as 9/11, were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda against the United States on September 11, 2001. These attacks were the deadliest terrorist acts on American soil, resulting in 2,977 fatalities and over 6,000 injuries.

The Attacks and Targets

Four commercial airplanes were hijacked:

World Trade Center (New York City): Two planes were flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center, leading to the collapse of both towers and significant destruction in lower Manhattan.
The Pentagon (Arlington, Virginia): A third plane crashed into the Pentagon.
Shanksville, Pennsylvania: Passengers and crew on the fourth plane fought back, causing it to crash in a field, preventing it from reaching its likely target in Washington, D.C.

Casualties

The attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 people from over 90 countries. This included 343 firefighters, 23 New York City police officers, and 37 Port Authority police officers. Additionally, 189 people died at the Pentagon and 40 in the Flight 93 crash.

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September 11, 2001: Remember What You Saw. Remember What You Said.

Just in case you forgot, this was Ground Zero on 09-11-2001
You promised that you would never forget.
Let’s remind those that have
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
2:38 AM • Aug 28, 2024

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9/11 Taught Us to Vet Foreign Nationals. Why Are We Forgetting?

After 9/11, remember how we all prayed to God that EVERY foreign national trying to get IN to America would be THOROUGHLY VETTED?!?!! That was actually the MAIN take-away by the 9/11 Commission to PREVENT another terrorist attack on our homeland! It the reason WHY the U.S.
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
7:12 AM • Apr 10, 2024

Their Final Ride: The Last Known Photo of Ladder 118

In the bottom of this photo, you can see Ladder 118 crossing over the Brooklyn Bridge on their way to the World Trade Center. This is their last known photo. Every single firefighter on that truck perished just a few minutes later. We vowed to never forget. Unfortunately, so many
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
2:44 PM • Sep 10, 2024

Before Hollywood, He Was a Firefighter. On 9/11, He Became One Again.

Actor Steve Buscemi was a New York City fire fighter from 1980 to 1984. On 9/11 he showed up at his old Engine Company No. 55 to volunteer by working twelve-hour shifts for a week, digging through the rubble of the World Trade Centre, looking for survivors. "New York's Bravest"
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
4:34 AM • Sep 13, 2024

The Overlooked 9/11 ‘Tear Drop’ Memorial Across the Hudson

The 9/11 Memorial "Tear Drop" is situated directly across from New York City, in Bayonne, New Jersey, just beyond the Statue of Liberty; however, it remains largely overlooked. This remarkable monument, reaching a height of 100 feet, was gifted to the citizens of the United
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
6:28 AM • Aug 25, 2025

FBI Knew of Saudi Agent Filming D.C. Landmarks Before 9/11

A 25-year-old video has come to light of a man identified by the FBI as a Saudi intelligence agent filming locations in the center of Washington three months before Al-Qaida decided to carry out the 9/11 attacks.
The footage, shot in the summer of 1999 and in the possession of
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
1:37 AM • Jun 22, 2024

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Comparing Jan 6 to 9/11 Is a Disgrace to Every Victim and First Responder

Let’s NEVER EVER hear AGAIN the LIE that January 6th was worse than 9/11. Doing so, teaching so and allowing people to say so is not only factually incorrect, but a complete and utter dishonor to the 2,996 who DIED, 33,000+ first responders and community residents & workers
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
5:59 PM • Sep 12, 2024

24 Years Later: We Remember, We Reflect, We Never Forget

Today, 23 years later, we will remember together as rescuers, survivors, and family — as Americans — who continue our solemn vow to #NeverForget those killed on 9/11 and from illnesses in its wake. #September11th demonstrated that the ideals of our great nation and resolve of the
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
2:31 PM • Sep 11, 2024

FDNY Adds 32 More Names to Its 9/11 Memorial Wall—Total Now Surpasses Death Toll from the Day of the Attack

The number of New York City Fire Department members who have died from 9/11-related illnesses in the decades since the attack now surpasses the number who died that day.
The FDNY added the name of 32 individuals who died from health issues stemming from the rescue and recovery
— Mike Netter (@nettermike)
8:56 PM • Sep 11, 2024

Preserving 9/11: The National Archives Keeps the Memory Alive

Under its “Remembering 9/11” topic, the National Archives has curated an extensive collection of historical materials related to the attacks, including photographs, speeches, and documents that span the immediate response and long-term reflections.
The site houses the 9/11 Commission’s records—approximately 570 cubic feet of materials—preserved to support public understanding, even though they remain classified in many parts.
It also includes Federal Aviation Administration files, comprising 126 cubic feet of documentation, audio, and digital records that detail the FAA’s response to the attacks.
Visitors can explore presidential addresses, original White House communications, moments of national resolve, and even children’s reflections on that day.
The archives also provide insights through collections such as “An Address to the Nation,” the Patriot Act, and images depicting both devastation and unity.
By assembling these resources and maintaining accessibility, the National Archives ensures that the memory of 9/11 remains anchored in accurate history and resilient public awareness.

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