🕊️🇺🇸 8:46 A.M. — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Communities are honoring the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The tribute marks the moment American Airlines Flight 11 struck the World Trade Center's North Tower, beginning a day of immense loss and bravery.
At 8:46 a.m., American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center (1 World Trade Center) in New York City.
The impact marked the beginning of the attacks that would forever change the United States and the world.
Hundreds of people were inside the North Tower, including workers, visitors and first responders who would soon rush toward the danger to help others.
As we remember this moment, we honor the lives that were lost, the families who were forever changed, and the countless first responders, emergency personnel and ordinary people who demonstrated extraordinary courage that day.
🇺🇸 We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
🕯️ September 11, 2001 — Never Forgotten.