The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a resolution to endorse the concept of the September 11th National Memorial Trail and its passage through Berks County. The commissioners are also encouraging officials in Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill, Lehigh, Chester and Montgomery counties to do the same. More.
Berks Commissioners endorse concept of 9/11 Memorial Trail
9/11 Never Forget exhibit stops in Glocester with artifacts from World Trade Center
A piece of moving history has made its way to Rhode Island. The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit begins its 2021 season at Ponaganset High School in Glocester. An 83-foot tractor-trailer transforms into a 1,100-square-foot exhibit. More.
Unseen Photos of 9/11 Attacks Found in Old Photo Album
A few years ago, a man named Liam Enea got his hands on a photo album from his late relative. Inside, he was surprised to discover a trove of never-before-seen photos captured during the infamous September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers in 2001. More.
Closing Guantánamo is long overdue
The movie “The Mauritanian” tells the story of Mohamedou Slahi, a man taken from his home in Mauritania shortly after 9/11 and transported halfway around the world to prison in Guantánamo. There he was tortured and detained for more than 14 years, despite the absence of evidence of wrongdoing and two lie detector tests confirming his innocence. More.
Biden's move on Afghanistan raises Guantanamo questions
President Biden’s decision to fully withdraw from Afghanistan is raising questions about what, if any, effect that will have on the future of the Guantanamo Bay detention center. At least two prisoners who have been challenging their detention have already updated their complaints to include Biden’s withdrawal as a reason they should be released. More.
20th anniversary Sept. 11 tributes to include families again
A 12 months after a disagreement over coronavirus protocols spawned competing Sept. 11 ceremonies in New York, the 20th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist assaults shall be marked with the standard studying of victims’ names on the World Commerce Middle’s memorial plaza, officers introduced Thursday. More.
Lawmakers call on Justice Dep. to release docs to alleged Saudi role in 9/11
The five lawmakers sent a letter Wednesday to Attorney General Merrick Garland on behalf of 9/11 victims’ families calling on the Department of Justice to declassify and publish the reports. Was the Saudi government involved in the 9/11 terror attacks? More.
Garden of Reflection: Campaign to support 9/11 memorial pushes toward 20th anniversary
Mission accomplished. Ellen Saracini longs to say those words. The widow of Victor Saracini, a United Airlines pilot killed in the terror attacks on 9/11, she has worked non-stop for the past 20 years to build The Garden of Reflection in Lower Makefield. More.