"NEW YORK - Nearly a quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but for many, the emotions of the day remain raw as ever. On Thursday, America marked the 24th anniversary of the deadly attacks with solemn ceremonies at commemorations in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, punctuated by moments of silence, the tolling of bells and the reading of the names of the nearly 3,000 killed."
"FBI Director Kash Patel was among the dignitaries in attendance. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, had planned to attend but instead are set to visit with Kirk's family on Thursday in Salt Lake City, according to a person familiar with Vance's plans, but not authorized to speak about them publicly."
Commemorations at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville marked the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with moments of silence, bell tolling and the reading of nearly 3,000 names. Family members wore T-shirts bearing images of lost loved ones and held photos as they observed exact strike-time silences. Survivors and relatives described the anniversary as heart‑wrenching and urged younger generations to remember. The observances occurred amid heightened political tensions and increased security after the recent killing of a conservative activist, prompting changes to planned dignitary attendance and additional protections at Ground Zero.
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