A special part of a memorial for those who died during 9-11 was destroyed by fire, said Chico police officers and firefighters on Sunday morning. The memorial at Chico’s Fire Station 5 at the entrance to Upper Bidwell Park is “one of the most beautiful ones outside of New York,” said former Chico resident Marie Mitchell. More.
Chico's 9-11 Memorial Was Damaged by Fire, Again
Tunnel to Towers Issues Statement in Response to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller issued the following statement in response to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s plans to resume the traditional reading of victims' names at the World Trade Center’s memorial plaza this year. “The Tunnel to Towers Foundation applauds the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for giving the families of 9/11 victims the opportunity to read their loved ones' names aloud.
Astronaut who saw 9/11 from space recounts horrific attack in moving video
Amazing footage has re-emerged of an astronaut sharing his experience of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in outer space. TikTok users have been sharing the video, originally posted by @footage_of_the_wtc. It is an excerpt from the 2014 documentary Astronauts: Houston We Have a Problem. More.
Sept. 11 tribute to once again include live reading of names
A year after a disagreement over coronavirus protocols spawnedcompeting Sept. 11 ceremonies in New York, the 20th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks will be marked with the traditional reading of victims’ names at the World Trade Center’s memorial plaza, officials announced Thursday. Commemorations will also again include the Tribute in Light, the art installation consisting of two beams of light evoking the twin towers destroyed in the attack.
A former Va. delegate is pushing for federal designation of the 9/11 Memorial Trail
For the 20th year this September, Americans will remember the terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center and the heroic Americans who lost their lives when their hijacked plane crashed in Pennsylvania. More.
37-year N.J. police officer who provided aid after 9/11 terrorist attacks passes away
The Paterson Police Department is mourning a 37-year officer who died Sunday morning. Capt. John Phelan, 58, died at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, according to a statement from the police department provided by Director Jerry Speziale. More.
Inspired by 9/11 first responders, Mobile Fire-Rescue recruits climb RSA Tower
Mobile Fire-Rescue Recruit Class 20-02 embarked on one of MFRD’s newest traditions — firefighter recruits gather with their classmates at the end of Fire School to make the climb to the roof of the RSA Tower in downtown Mobile. More.
Bill proposal requires cockpit barriers on all planes 20 years after 9/11
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill this week aimed at fixing what many airline industry employees view as a major security flaw that still exists 20 years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “It needs to come to a vote… today,” said Capt. Dennis Tajer with Allied Pilots Association, the union that represents 15,000 American Airlines’ pilots. More.