Nonprofit's 9/11 commemoration to include local parade
A New York-based nonprofit's plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America will include a parade through the streets of Winchester. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation of Staten Island, N.Y., announced Monday that it will stage a 42-day event called the Never Forget Walk: Following the Footsteps of the Fallen. More.
July Deadline Approaching for Some to Register With 9/11 Fund
A July deadline looms for some people seeking compensation for injury, illness, or death tied to the 9/11 terror attacks. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was created to aid survivors and first responders, or their families. More.
Man walking 500 miles to honor fallen heroes of 9/11 attacks
To honor his brother’s sacrifice, one man is planning to walk 500 miles to thank first responders for their everyday heroism and commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks. Frank Siller lost his brother Stephen, who answered the call on 9/11 by running with his firefighter gear through Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. More.
Man walking 500 miles to honor fallen heroes of 9/11 attacks
To honor his brother’s sacrifice, one man is planning to walk 500 miles to thank first responders for their everyday heroism and commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks. Frank Siller lost his brother Stephen, who answered the call on 9/11 by running with his firefighter gear through Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the Twin Towers. More.
The Head of the 9/11 Commission Is Looking at COVID Now
A Jan. 6 commission is doomed in Washington, but outside the Beltway, a COVID commission is underway to investigate the origins of the virus, analyze and preserve lessons learned from the pandemic, and propose a path forward to handle the next pandemic. More.
Veterans reflect on service, 20th anniversary of 9/11 ahead of Memorial Day
Every year, on Memorial Day, our nation remembers those who have served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice: their lives. This year, however, will also look ahead to a significant anniversary. For those who saw it happen live on television or later that night on the news, Americans have visions indelibly etched in their minds of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More.
New Jersey veteran receives new ‘smart home’ from 9/11 charity
A 9/11 charity left a New Jersey veteran “absolutely speechless” when it gifted him a home Thursday. Marine Sgt. Aaron Alonso stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2014, losing his legs but beating the “sub-1%” chance he had of surviving at all. More.
‘Democracy’s loss’: 9/11 commission chief on Republican 6 January rejection
The head of the 9/11 Commission has told the Guardian senators’ failure to launch a similar investigation into the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol is “democracy’s loss”. More.