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Why California flags are at half-staff today on Patriot Day

Why California flags are at half-staff today on Patriot Day

In 2026, Americans mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks with flags at half-staff and a moment of silence on Patriot Day, Sept. 11.
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National Philanthropy Day honors outstanding philanthropic foundation

National Philanthropy Day honors outstanding philanthropic foundation

The Carreón Foundation not provides comprehensive resources to achieve academic success and to be engaged as civic leaders.
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9/11 memorial ceremony adds 7th moment of silence

9/11 memorial ceremony adds 7th moment of silence

The annual 9/11 ceremony is adding a seventh moment of silence. Here's who it honors and why it matters 25 years later.
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Pawtucket Native Shawn Nassaney Remembered on 9/11 Anniversary

Pawtucket Native Shawn Nassaney Remembered on 9/11 Anniversary

Shawn Nassaney, a 25-year-old Pawtucket native, was remembered as 'full of life' on the anniversary of 9/11. Nassaney and his girlfriend, Lynn Goodchild, were among the 51 passengers killed when United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the World Trade Center's South Tower on September 11, 2001. The couple, who met at Bryant University, had boarded the flight at Boston Logan International Airport for a spontaneous trip to Hawaii. Shawn's father, Patrick Nassaney, described his son as an outgoing world traveler, talented athlete, and passionate businessman who was always there for his family. He recalled the moment he learned of the tragedy, initially believing his son was safe as he was heading west, only to discover the flight was hijacked and deliberately flown into the tower. Patrick Nassaney continues to visit the 9/11 Memorial in New York City and the Rhode Island 9/11 Wall of Hope Monument, finding solace in remembering his son.
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United Airlines Cancels 9/11 Memorial Flyover in Denver Following Public Backlash

United Airlines Cancels 9/11 Memorial Flyover in Denver Following Public Backlash

United Airlines has canceled a planned 9/11 memorial tribute flyover in Denver, which would have featured a Boeing 777 accompanied by F-16 fighter jets. The event was intended to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and was scheduled for 9:03 a.m., the exact minute United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The Denver Office of Emergency Management initially announced the flyover, assuring residents there was no emergency but warning of its high visibility and potential for surprise. However, the plan faced significant public criticism on social media, with many deeming it "tone-deaf" and in "horribly poor taste." Critics pointed out that two of the hijacked planes on 9/11 were United Airlines flights, including Flight 175 and Flight 93. Following the widespread negative reaction, the Denver OEM announced the cancellation, stating that United Airlines suspended the plans due to community concerns.
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Remembering Mari-Rae Sopper 25 Years later

Remembering Mari-Rae Sopper 25 Years later

Two days before she boarded American Airlines Flight 77, Mari-Rae Sopper sent an email to her friends and family with a subject line that captured everything she had spent years working toward: “New Job New City New State New Life.” She was walking away from a $98,000 attorney salary in Washington, D.C., to accept a […]
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9/11 25th anniversary: How to watch today's ceremonies and moments of silence

9/11 25th anniversary: How to watch today's ceremonies and moments of silence

Remembrance ceremonies are taking place Friday at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Flight 93 memorial sites as the nation marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks.
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A nation marks 25 years since 9/11. 'We will always remember you'

A nation marks 25 years since 9/11. 'We will always remember you'

As children and grandchildren honored loved ones they never knew, Americans marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with tributes to the fallen and renewed calls for unity.
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He held the door for others on 9/11. His family never let it close. | Opinion

He held the door for others on 9/11. His family never let it close. | Opinion

I knew from friends who had visited the 9/11 Memorial & Museum that it was a somber place. I wasn't prepared for how much it moved me.
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Canandaigua honors 9/11 heroes and victims

Canandaigua honors 9/11 heroes and victims

Canandaigua community members gathered to honor 9/11 victims and heroes, urging younger generations to remember.
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Ohio Stadium 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb sets record on attack's 25th anniversary

Ohio Stadium 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb sets record on attack's 25th anniversary

The stairs of Ohio Stadium represented the stairs first responders and evacuees traversed at the World Trade Center 25 years ago.
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Point Pleasant Beach to Establish Permanent 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel

Point Pleasant Beach to Establish Permanent 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center Steel

Point Pleasant Beach is set to establish a permanent Sept. 11 memorial at Monument Park Band Shell, scheduled for completion by Sept. 11, 2026. The memorial will feature a piece of World Trade Center steel, obtained by Mayor Doug Vitale from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. This initiative follows a mobile Sept. 11 exhibit brought to the town, which allowed local schoolchildren and the community to interact with artifacts and hear from New York City Fire Department members who were present during the attacks. Mayor Vitale, who worked as a security manager at Hackensack University Medical Center on 9/11 and witnessed the events firsthand, emphasized the importance of creating a lasting tribute to the lives lost and the unity experienced in the aftermath.