Here's How Many People Are Expected to Gather at Ground Zero Today for 9/11 Anniversary

Charlie Ridgely

09/11/2017 12:18 pm EDT

September 11, 2017 officially marks the 16th anniversary of one of the most tragic and devastating days in American History.

On Monday, citizens all over the country will gather together to remember those lost on 9/11, with many expected to head over the memorial at Ground Zero. According to Time, thousands will head over to the location of the fallen buildings to honor the Americans who were killed in the attack, and the first responders who gave their lives to try and save others.

Each year, a memorial takes place at Ground Zero, where people read the names of those who died during the attack. Some will arrive for moments of silence, while others toll bells to honor the dead.

Families and friends of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives when hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center continue to write new messages of love and hope on the wall at Ground Zero, proving that they haven't forgotten.

All day long, users on social media will post the message "Never Forget," as they reflect on the day 16 years ago.

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Smoke pours from the twin towers of the World Trade Center after they were hit by two hijacked airliners in a terrorist attack in New York City, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2001.
Smoke comes out from the west wing of the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., after a plane crashed into the building and set off a huge explosion.
Civilians flee as a tower from the World Trade Center collapses after two airplanes slammed into the city's iconic Twin Towers.
Rubble of the World Trade Center burns up following a terrorist attack, Sept. 11, 2001 in New York City, N.Y.
Seen from New Jersey, smoke hangs over South Manhattan after the collapse of the twin towers in New York City, N.Y, Sept. 11, 2001.
Mike Scott of the California Task Force-8 and his rescue dog, Billy search through rubble for victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
After the towers collapse, a firefighter is seen breaking down outside what was once the World Trade Center.
Robert Peraza pauses at his late son Robert David Peraza's name at the North Pool of the 9/11 Memorial during the 10th anniversary ceremonies at the site of the World Trade Center.
A United States flag is displayed during the 10th anniversary ceremonies of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center site in 2011.
Firemen pay their respects at the 9/11 memorial during the 11th anniversary ceremonies.
The World Trade Center Annual Memorial Lights, located at West and Morris Streets in Lower Manhattan, which illuminated the sky for one-night from sundown until dawn.
Carrie Bergonia looks over the name of her fiance, firefighter Joseph Ogren at the 9/11 Memorial during ceremonies for the 12th annivesary in New York City, N.Y. on Sept. 11, 2013.
HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex visits The National September 11th Memorial Museum on Nov. 11, 2015 in New York City, N.Y.
A rose is placed on a name engraved along the South reflecting pool at the Ground Zero memorial site during the dedication ceremony of the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, N.Y., May 15, 2014.
A memorial to the victims of the World Trade Center disaster on display.
One World Trade Center towers over lower Manhattan on Nov. 12, 2013 in New York City, N.Y. The building is the tallest building in North America, a title previously held by Willis Tower in Chicago, Ill.
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