Tag Archives: September 11

“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.”

- Barack Obama
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A Tower of Voices Completes the Flight 93 National Memorial

A live web cam brings you there, an audio file simulates the sound

In a few weeks, the healing sound of a giant wind chime will resonate through Somerset County, Pennsylvania, when the Flight 93 National Memorial commemorates the 17th anniversary of the plane’s crash on September 11, 2001. The newly constructed, 93-foot … Continue reading

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“Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day

This mournful song acts as a reminder to cherish our loved ones while we have them

The iconic modern-punk band Green Day is no stranger to writing and performing mournful and nostalgic ballads. As we’ve seen before, their early song, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” has served as an inspiration to many who play it … Continue reading

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In Memoriam of 9/11: New Jersey’s Teardrop Sculpture

The controversial 9/11 memorial by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli

In 2006, Bayonne, New Jersey was gifted a monument in memoriam of 9/11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Known as “The Teardrop Monument,” or the “Tear Of Grief,” the towering sculpture was gifted to the US after it’s completion by … Continue reading

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In Remembrance of 9/11: The Bead Quilt

A collaborative art piece cherishes loved ones lost on September 11th

Today marks the 12th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The anniversary is, of course, a somber day of remembrance for so many across the country. Yet, it has also brought Americans closer together in memoriam of the loved … Continue reading

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Nationwide Events to Commemorate 9/11

The country honors and remembers in events on the 10th anniversary

As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the country is starting to commemorate and honor the day that it will never forget. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a dedication ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial will be held for the families … Continue reading

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