Remembering

September 11

We wanted to find good things that happened from a tragedy. Although September 11 was a horrific event some heroic acts of goodness and bravery turned a tragedy into a lesson for hope.

People of September 11

“What I remember of that day, beyond the horror and dismay, is the outpouring of service. The many acts of kindness to neighbors; volunteers and professionals rushing into the fray to save someone else.”

“We need to be together, because we all have to help each other now. That’s how we can stay safe and how we can feel Ok again.”

Passenger comforting a scared child on a post 9/11 flight.

So many years have past, but it seems like yesterday.

This flag was made to honor the memory

of those lost on 9/11.

“We will win this struggle. Not for glory, nor wealth, nor power, but for justice, for freedom, and for peace; so help us god -”

Tom Harkin

Lorie Auken

...[Only] an honest re-evaluation of how the 9/11 attacks could have happened will allow us to reverse the adverse consequences of overreaching laws and the existing loop holes in our security systems in order to allow us to be safer in the future.”

Widow from September 11

President George W. Bush

“Our enemies have made the mistake that America’s enemies always make. They saw liberty and thought they saw weakness. And now, they see defeat.”

Scenes from September 11, 2001

Heroes

People who...

...served our

country

September 11 Memorials

Allendale Memorial

Jason De La Bruyere created this memorial to help us remember the fallen of 9/11. He created it when he was a student at James Madison University.

Tribute in Light

Between March 11 and April 13, 2002, a “Tribute in Light” occurred near Ground Zero where the towers once stood.

Ground Zero

Plans are still being completed as we speak on the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Signs of Hope

an organization that assists 9/11 children in dealing with their grief of

losing a parent

Twenty 9/11 children went to New Orleans to build houses for those who lost theirs in Hurricane Katrina.

Cherilyn Curia a 15 year old girl who lost her father in 9/11

“As soon as I heard about the trip I immediately thought of how many people helped me when I lost my dad,” Cherilyn said. “I have friends in New Orleans. I thought of them. I thought it was a great opportunity to help them get back on their feet.”

Tuesdays Children Today

Tuesday’s children is now working on programs to help the rescue and recovery workers and first responders on 9/11.

We’re just trying to make the world a better place any way we can,” Calzonetti said. “ We’re fortunate, and very proud, that these children, the children of 9/11, want to give back.”