Pledge to Remember 9/11 Victims And Their Families
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Sign the pledge honoring all of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America.
It was a clear September morning when American Airlines Boeing 767, Flight 11, collided into the World Trade Centers north tower in New York City immediately killing hundreds, and trapping hundreds more in the 110-story skyscraper.
Just 18 minutes later, United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the south tower. Burning debris fell to the streets below along with the bodies of those who tried to escape by jumping out windows1.
Next, a third plane, American Airlines Flight 77, crashed into the west side of the Pentagon near Washington, D.C. and a fourth plane, United Flight 93, crash-landed into a field in Pennsylvania killing all 40 on board.
By the time the World Trade Center towers collapsed into a terrifying and deadly inferno of rubble, the whole world was watching.
We all remember where we were when we first heard about the September 11th attacks on America. We recall our reactions, seeing the destruction on television, wondering how anyone could so brutally hurt so many people2.
Though the smoke has subsided and the dust has settled, the memories of the victims still remain.
Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day, from employees who worked in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, to innocent bystanders on the street, to brave policemen and women, firefighters, and paramedics who sacrificed everything to save those left in the rubble3.
Each day we must remember the victims, the families, and survivors dealing with loss, recognizing the lasting consequences of 9/11 on individual lives. In fact, 9/11 is still claiming victims, and tragically, it’s the men and women who responded to the attack first, breathing in toxic dust from the decimated skyscrapers, who are now suffering the worst4.
About 40,000 people have conditions linked to 9/11, including thousands with respiratory illnesses and mental health issues.
We must never forget the victims of 9/11 victims. Sign the pledge honoring those who perished in the attacks as well as their families who still mourn them today. If you know someone who lost their life that day, honor them by putting their name in the comments section.