This is an extraordinary story by Jennifer Senior about the various ways in which members of a family grieved the death of a beloved son who died in NYC on 9/11: What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind. More.
How One Family Grieves Their Son, 20 Years After 9/11
Traveling 9-11 Memorial Wall police escort through Ocala, Marion County on Sept 10
The Traveling 9-11 Memorial Wall will be accompanied by a local motorcycle escort ride through Ocala and Marion County. On Friday, September 10, police officers will escort the Traveling Memorial Wall through the area. The wall memorializes the names of all the civilians, police, and military personnel who died on September 11, 2001. More.
Painting transformed by 9/11 attacks displayed at memorial museum
A Japanese artist's painting transformed by the Sept. 11 terror attacks in 2001 has been displayed at a memorial museum built at ground zero in New York, with the artist hoping his work will help heal the victims and their families. More.
9/11: 24-mile bike ride to honor victims, our nation’s resilience 20 years later
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance is commemorating devastating events that changed America with an organized bike ride to the Flight 93 National Memorial. Cycling participants who wish to observe the day of remembrance are welcome to join the nonprofit for its third annual Tour de Trail, a symbolic journey to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks and the nation’s resilience. More.
Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson to host star-studded 9/11 benefit show
The special, dubbed “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: a Comedy Celebration,” will feature nearly a dozen other high-profile comedians in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sept. 12. While the lineup is still subject to change, it currently includes Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ronny Chieng, Michael Che, Jimmy Fallon, Colin Jost, John Mulaney, Colin Quinn, Amy Schumer, Tom Segura and Wanda Sykes. More.
U.S. reviews 9/11 documents for possible release after families tell Biden to skip memorial events
The Department of Justice pledged on Monday to conduct a fresh review of files related to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks for possible public release, after years of pressure from victims’ families to disclose information on the alleged role of Saudi government officials. More.
Never forget! September 11, 2001: 20 years later: Connecticut remembers
Now, 20 years later, Connecticut is once again joining the nation to remember the victims of that dark day. More
9/11 families to President Biden: Don't come to our memorial events
Nearly 1,800 Americans directly affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are opposing President Joe Biden’s participation in any memorial events this year unless he upholds his pledge to declassify U.S. government evidence that they believe may show a link between Saudi Arabian leaders and the attacks. More.