This morning, 11 September, Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan was filled with thousands of people who have come here to honor those who died during the 2001 attacks.
The people of new York and other cities and States brought flowers and pictures of their loved ones. Some say: do not believe that it has been 16 years.
39-year-old resident of new Jersey, James Taormina, lost in the tragedy of his younger brother, Dennis, who worked in one of the twin towers.
«I think it was yesterday,» he told the NY Post, James. «I woke up, there was a call from my mother, who said that the plane crashed into the building, and my brother was there.»
According to James, he never lost hope a few weeks, but then I saw the shots where the aircraft flew, and realized that Dennis was killed instantly.
The ceremony at Ground Zero was marked by six moments of silence that marks the ingress of the planes into the twin towers, the collapse of the towers, and the plane aimed at the Pentagon, and flight 93. In addition, traditionally, were read the names of nearly three thousand people killed in series of attacks.
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Rob Fazio comes here every year on September 11. Then, in 2001, in new York killed his father, Ronald Carl. «I come here every year for the rest of my life,» says Rob.
«The day our country came together and it didn’t matter what color your skin is, or where you come from», — without constraining tears, tells Magali Lehman, who lost her brother, a police officer David Lehman. Magali says that implores people to stop for a moment and remember all the people who gave their lives that day.
«Perhaps, then, we can forget our differences and once again become a single country.»
Some during the September 11, 2001 were still too young or not even born, and never saw their relatives whom they lost.
«More than anything, I would like to meet with you,» says Ruth Daly about his dead grandmother, Ruth Sheila Lapin. «I am proud that I am your namesake. I hope you’re watching me from heaven.»
President Donald trump with the first lady Melania commemorated with a minute of silence at the White house. Later the President visited the Pentagon, reports the Associated Press.
Trump noted that the attack of 9/11 was even worse than the Japanese attack on pearl Harbor during the Second world war, since the attacks were directed at civilians. He swore it would never happen again.
«The terrorists thought that can cause fear and weaken our spirit,» said trump at a ceremony in the Pentagon. «But America will not be intimidated, and those who try, fall into the list of losers.»
The President added that when America is United, «no power on earth can divide».
Trump also expressed his sympathy to those whose loved ones were killed during the attacks. «We know you think every day about their relatives that have been kidnapped from your life. Today, the entire nation mourns with you.»
