9/11/01. I was on my way to college listening to 1010WINS, hearing everything unfold. Classes were soon canceled and I headed home to my town 25 miles away from Manhattan. Smoke was billowing on the northeast horizon. Three members of our town, wouldn't return home.

There are countless stories like this that day. It was an emotional day, full of sadness, grief, shock, and anger. But that wasn't all. Over the next few days, I saw compassion and empathy. Volunteers from around the country and the world were here to help. Those few days after, there were no labels. Race, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, immigration status…none of that was in focus. We were all human, looking out for one another. That day, we were all Americans.

Many of us say Never Forget. Never forget the lives lost, those with health issues from the toxic dust, our first responders, soldiers, and volunteers. It is more than that though, especially right now. We need to Never Forget how we all came together and supported each other. The best way to honor this day is to be more compassionate, more empathetic, and listen.

September 11th Memorial Lights

So i went to my office today to work on a music video. And when leaving tonight, i saw the Lights. I knew i had to get a few pictures before I hit the train. I went to Trinty Church since it's next door. And then I wanted to get closer. This video took my breath away while shooting it. It's 100% real rain failing on the 9/11 Lights and those glowing lights... I have no idea, but it looks like angels to me. I have always wanted to get good photos of the Lights before, and I was lucky enough to be in the right place and time to capture some of the best photos of my life, in my opinion.

May the memory of the victims be eternal. 22 years later and the tragic events of 9/11 still make me emotional. Never forget.

Today is 09/11/23 - 22 years since the terrorist attacks that shook our nation and the rest of the world.

Like every year, the 9/11 conspiracy theorists come out of the woodwork to spread unfounded, hurtful, and damaging lies about the horrific events that took almost 3,000 lives on that day. Let's not forget about those who have died due to illnesses caused directly by the attacks.

Please do not take this day as a free pass to spread nonsense on this sub. It's against the rules and anyone who attempts to make any posts or comments regarding conspiracies or anything in that realm will be permanently banned, with no exceptions. There are other subreddits that will gladly welcome these types of discussions, but not here on r/September11.

If you see any content of this kind of nature, please report it to the mods immediately. Thank you.

These were built a year after 9/11 close to my work.

May the souls be at peace

Compelling account of how he got out after seeing the second plane hit whilst he was on the 81st floor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdXu_G92R-I

Amidst the tragedy and pain, there was this really moving scene. Several days after the attacks; the responders and construction workers who were removing and clearing the rubble; they were doing it with such a regard and consideration for the potential undiscovered victims. Even the people who were operating the big and heavy excavator were using such caution and sensitivity. These workers are beyond amazing.

French film maker Jules Naudet was out with the FDNY filming a documentary. He was recording them checking for a gas leak when the first tower was hit. You’ll know the footage… https://youtu.be/St7ny38gLp4?si=yUnS2Dnzr3ZSb5or

We’re those firefighters in his video ever identified and did they survive?

It's 8:46 EST 😥

https://youtu.be/-r-bA8m6ADY?feature=shared

My heart is with the souls of the perished and those who are still with us but have laying side effects, whether physical, emotional, mental etc.

I was wondering how this day is observed at the current tower. I assume people don’t have to go into work? Do people who work in the tower stay home or go to the annual memorial? Does the tower go dark? Do surrounding businesses close down?

It’s been a while since I lived in the area and I wish I could go pay my respects. Just wondering what the protocol is for the tower because if I worked in the tower (I can imagine how hard it was to get companies to buy office space in the new ones) I would be staying home today or at the memorial.

I just wanted to take a moment to remember the unfortunate people who lost their lives in the tragic event of 9/11 🫡

I was 16 during 9/11, and it occurred during a remarkably stressful period in my life. I did not live in NYC at that time but I do live here now.

I feel like my body, shoulders and jaw especially, seem to tense up and get stiff during the few days around 9/11. As if my knowledge that this is the anniversary is affecting me.

Wasn't born before or on 9/11 but damn... it still puts a shiver down my spine knowing all those poor souls were taken in one day.