Ten Years Later:
We Must Never Forget!

We Can Never Let This Happen Again!

The photos on this page are visual reminders of what happened ten years ago, on September 11, 2001. These photos show images of fire and smoke and destruction. But make no mistake: The cowardly terrorism of 9/11 was more than an attack against American buildings and institutions. It was first and foremost an attack against the people of the United States and our way of life.

You may ask, "Why should we want to remember what happened ten years ago? Why not put it behind us and move on with our lives?"

I will tell you why: Because we must never forget. As long as we keep the images of 9/11 fresh in our minds, we guarantee that we will never again be victims of this kind of cowardly terrorism.

Ten years after 9/11, take the time to reflect on what happened and how you have been affected. This year make September 11 a day of sober and thoughtful reflection. Decide to commit yourself to making the most of every day, because we have no guarantee that there will be a tomorrow.

And pray that Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, will keep His hand of protection on the United States of America.

God bless the United States of America!
2nd Plane at South Tower
Time seems to stand still as United Airlines Flight 175 is about to slam into the South Tower of the World Trade Center minutes after American Airlines Flight 11 has struck the North Tower. It is 9:03 on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001.

A news chopper records the effects of Flight 175's impact.
South Tower explodes
More South Tower explodes
Still more South Tower explodes
Burning towers and bridge
Terrorists also strike the Pentagon, the symbol of U.S. military might.
Pentagon fire
Pentagon flag After the attack on the Pentagon, firemen defiantly display the American flag. Bloodied but unbowed, outraged Americans give their answer to the terrorists.
While the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are under attack, another drama is being played out in the skies over the Mideast and the Midwest. A hijacked plane that most likely is intended to strike the White House never carries out its mission. Heroic patriots overpower the hijackers, and Flight 93 crashes in a Pennsylvania field.
BEFORE AFTER
WTC before WTC after
HOPE
Twin beams of light Twin beams of light pierced the New York City sky at Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers stood. The beams of light symbolized an enduring hope for the future that even the most heinous acts of terrorism cannot destroy.
Three Presidents pray In times of crisis, Americans turn to God. Three Presidents and their wives bow in prayer at the 9-11 Memorial Service.
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