If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life.

Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. What we learned on September 11 is that the unthinkable is now thinkable in the world. Its shrunken soundless heart now barely pumps … The City’s once white teeth now rotting stumps, Bush at the Pentagon in 2008.Ī black September shadow cloaks the dawn, And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” – President George W. One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. Read on for quotes and poems to pay tribute to the day as well as those affected by it.

This day is also a time to show that we will never forget the horrific events that occurred on 9/11. Thousands died in the terrorist attacks on our nation and it’s a day to honor their lives, their courage and their memories. Septemis a day that lingers in the minds of many Americans, especially those who were present for the attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. The terrorist attacks caused the collapsed of the towers. The twin towers of World Trade Center burn after two planes crashed into each building 11 September, 2001, in New York.

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