Tuesday 11 September 2012

ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS


During this day of contemplation and remembrance,  President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle marked the 11th anniversary of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. Surrounded by White House staff, the Obamas walked onto the South Lawn at the time the first aeroplane hit the World Trade Centre. Ceremonies were also held in New York, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon for people who wished to remember the horrific scenes and commemorate the heroic acts that were carried out on September 11, 2001.


“When the history books are written, the true legacy of 9/11 will not be one of fear or hate or division. It will be a safer world; a stronger nation; and a people more united than ever before.”  ~ President Obama

“On this day, we honor the memories and the lives of those who were killed and the families who will never forget them. We also honor the first responders who bravely put themselves in harm’s way – many of whom never returned home. It is also our obligation and our duty to make sure that we will always remember.”  ~ Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York



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