Communities Across U.S. Commemorate 9/11 Victims

As the nation commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, various remembrance events are being held across North Dakota and New Jersey. In North Dakota, Governor Doug Burgum has directed flags to be flown at half-staff and encouraged residents to observe a moment of silence, while the Mandan fire department will host a Memorial Stair Climb to honor fallen first responders. In New Jersey, multiple ceremonies are scheduled, including a memorial service at Veterans Field and observances in Glen Rock specifically honoring local victims. Framingham, MA, will also hold a remembrance service featuring solemn remarks and a reading of names. These events collectively aim to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and to pay tribute to the bravery of first responders and military personnel. As communities come together, they reflect on the enduring impact of that tragic day in American history.