Shadows of September 11: Unpacking the Lasting Toll The United States held memorials for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost.
While the ceremonies at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, were somber reminders of the tragedy, they also highlighted the enduring scars inflicted by that day.
At Ground Zero, reflection pools mark the footprints of the Twin Towers, while loved ones read names aloud, creating a poignant silence among mourners.