22 Years After 9/11: Remembering the Victims, Honoring the Heroes, and Reaffirming Our Commitment to Never Forget

Today, we mark the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On that day, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against the United States.

Two of the planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, and thousands more were injured.

The 9/11 attacks were a defining moment in American history. They shook the nation to its core and changed the way we live our lives. In the aftermath of the attacks, we came together as a nation in a spirit of unity and patriotism. We vowed to never forget the victims, honor the heroes, and reaffirm our commitment to freedom and democracy. Twenty-two years later, we still remember the victims of 9/11.

We think of the firefighters, police officers, and other first responders who risked their lives to save others. We think of the families who lost loved ones. And we think of the countless people who were affected by the attacks, both physically and emotionally. We also honor the heroes of 9/11.

We remember the passengers on Flight 93 who fought back against the terrorists, and we honor the first responders who worked tirelessly to rescue survivors and recover the dead. We are grateful for their courage and sacrifice. On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to never forget the attacks of 9/11. We will never forget the victims, we will never forget the heroes, and we will never forget the lessons of that day.

We will continue to fight for freedom and democracy, and we will never allow terrorism to win. In addition to remembering the victims and honoring the heroes, we can also commemorate the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 by taking action to prevent future attacks. We can support our local law enforcement and first responders.

We can volunteer our time to help those in need. And we can educate ourselves about the dangers of terrorism. By working together, we can make our communities safer and more secure. We can honor the victims of 9/11 and keep their memory alive. And we can reaffirm our commitment to a world without terrorism. Thank you for taking the time to remember 9/11. Together, we can make a difference.