How to Commemorate 9/11
There are many ways to recognize and remember 9/11, depending upon where you live and its personal meaning to you. Some may regard it on a purely patriotic level, focusing on the fact that the United States was attacked by terrorists from the Middle East, while others may respond to it on a much more personal level, especially if they knew someone who perished in the attack.
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Visit New York City and pay tribute to all of those who lost their lives by touring Ground Zero, where the World Trade Center towers once stood. Visit the Viewing Wall on Church Street, which is a temporary monument that lists the name of every person who died in the towers on 9/11.
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Wear a commemorative ribbon on your lapel to remind yourself and others of that fateful day, and to never forget those who lost their lives. There are many types of 9/11 ribbons, but most of them are red, white and blue, and are printed with the date of the attacks.
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Collect 9/11 memorabilia, such as stamps, coins, art, photos and DVDs relating to the events that happened that day.
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Become involved with one of the many non-profit organizations doing charity work for 9/11 related causes, such as the World Trade Center Memorial Fund, the September Project (which sponsors 9/11 related events in public libraries) and the 9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt Project (see Resources below).
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Talk to people who witnessed the events of 9/11 and listen to their detailed accounts of what it was like to be in lower Manhattan that day. Most of the guides for the 9/11 walking tours were eyewitnesses and have many harrowing stories to tell.
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Tips & Warnings
When touring Ground Zero in New York City, remember that many people are still traumatized by the events that happened on September 11, 2001 and may not appreciate excessive photography, loud talking or laughing, or even the purchase of 9/11 souvenirs from street vendors in the immediate area.
Recognize that some of the content of the 9/11 walking tours conducted in New York City is intense and may be upsetting to young children.
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Kimi
Sep 12, 2010
Not only must we remember and never forget, we must never submit, never surrender. Remember that these terrorists are planning more attacks. Stay vigilant everyone. In God We Trust! -
theladyboo
Sep 11, 2009
Amazing that people would try and trivialize the day by giving renaming it to national service day or trying to blame others. It is obvious what happened. We could argue and go back to the Clinton years and say that he knew what was going to happen as well because there is proof of that too, but we do know who did it and we know who the individuals were and what organizations they were from so please stop degrading the people who died that day by conspiracy theories. Since I am working I will be posting some tributes around the web and flying a flag. I have friends passing out wrist bands and information. Wish I could be there too, but just like if I have to work on other important days I will work this one as well. Good post :)
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mikeb27
Sep 11, 2009
9-11 WAS AN INSIDE JOB !!!!!
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GreenMomma
Sep 11, 2009
Not only will I remember that morning for as long as I live, I will never forget all of the compassion and support we received in New York. People came from all over to help find our lost. God Bless America!
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Mindee Lee
Sep 11, 2009
To remember and never forget.
