Bereaved Japanese father fights on, 22 years after 9/11
The family photo above was taken in July 2001 at the World Trade Center in New York. Two months later, the man in the baseball cap was killed when a hijacked passenger jet slammed into the Twin Towers. His father, pictured far right, soon embarked on a quest for answers. Twenty-two years on, Sumiyama Kazusada remains as committed to his cause as ever. More.
Veteran's Union Beach home had fatal Sandy flaws. This 9/11 charity fixed it for free
Ben Webb thought he was buying his dream home. After serving four tours in the Marine Corps, seeing combat in both Iran and Afghanistan and suffering severe shrapnel wounds and multiple concussions, he purchased a three-bedroom split-level house for $295,000 in Union Beach in 2019. More.
9/11 Museum & Memorial holds screening of ‘Boatlift,’ documentary depicting largest maritime rescue in U.S. history
As terrorists brought down the World Trade Center on 9/11, marking the worst terror attack in U.S. history, it became increasingly difficult to evacuate Lower Manhattan. Thousands ran south to the water’s edge, trying to escape the raging inferno, only to realize they were stranded on the island with no way out because the tunnels were closed and subway service halted. More.
Handmade 9/11 Tribute Flag Graces Fort Campbell in Solemn Display
A tribute to the victims of the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 is currently on display at the Fort Campbell Passenger Processing Center (PPC). The giant flag, measuring 22 by 32 feet, has a powerful significance as it has journeyed through various significant locations. More.
Activist group raises awareness about relationship between mental health and gun violence
One organization in the capital city is working to raise awareness about the relationship between gun violence and mental health. The Jackson Federation of Teachers hosted the event on Saturday at the Jackson Convention Complex. More.
20 Websites and Books to Teach Kids About 9/11
Websites and Books to Teach Kids About 9/11 offering educational resources. It includes interactive exhibits, videos, interviews, and lesson plans. More.
Yuma’s 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit
The City of Yuma welcomes the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit to downtown Yuma Oct. 27-28, in the exhibit’s only Arizona appearance in 2023. More.
James Madison High School renaming athletic fields in honor of 9/11 hero Firefighter Danny Suhr
Danny Suhr was a 9/11 hero and devoted husband, father, firefighter and friend to so many. It seems everyone has a story about him. More.