9/11: Tributes Pour in on 20th Anniversary of Tragic Attack
09/11/2021 04:01 pm EDT
'We remember the lives lost'
"20 years ago, radical Islamic terrorists murdered nearly 3,000 Americans. We remember the lives lost," Sen. Ted Cruz tweeted. "We remember all those who have served and sacrificed for our country around the world in our fight against terror. We will #NeverForget."
'Take a moment to honor' the victims and first responders
"As we mark the 20th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack that shook our nation, let us take a moment to honor the nearly 3,000 Americans we lost and the heroic first responders who ran into danger while others ran to safety that day," Sen. Tammy Duckworth tweeted.
'The visceral images of the towers falling are as real today as they were then'
"20 years ago today I was on a Russian Navy ship in the Black Sea for NASA training. The visceral images of the towers falling are as real today as they were then," astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted. "It was a day of crisis, but despite our differences we came together as a united nation. We will #neverforget."
'A painful anniversary'
"Twenty years ago today, nearly three thousand people lost their lives in the horrific and unprecedented acts of terror against our state and our nation," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote.
"This is always a painful anniversary," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wrote. "We remember those we loved and lost. We remember the fear and the heartbreak. But we also remember the heroes who ran into danger. Never forget isn't a slogan, it's a promise. One we honor every single day in New York City."
'Thank you'
"I remember - a perfect beautiful day in DC walking into the Capitol. Hearing that the first plane hit watching on tv the second plane hit, looking out my window overlooking the Mall and seeing smoke from Pentagon," Rep. Stacey Plaskett, delegate to the U.S. Virgin Islands, wrote. "I remember - Evacuating the Capitol. The magnitude of loss, the overwhelming kindness, the pain and resolve but most of all the bravery."
'A country forever changed'
"September 11th, 2001. 8:46 AM. Over 2,500 people killed, more than 6,000 people injured. A country forever changed," Katie Couric wrote. "Today I'm remembering those we lost on 9/11, and keeping those they loved and who loved them in my heart. I will always remember. I will #neverforget." She included a clip from the Today Show broadcast as the attacks happened.
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