It was 15 years ago when 2,977 people were killed in the infamous 9/11 attack after the terrorist group al Qaeda crashed two aeroplanes at the North and South towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City in the United States.
The unexpected attack took place at 8:46 am (EST) on Sept. 11, 2001, and the date is now observed as Patriot Day in the country every year to remember the victims of the terror attack at the 110-storey twin towers.
Though it is not a federal holiday, several memorial ceremonies are organised on the occasion. The U.S. flag at the White House and other government buildings is flown at half-staff on the day. Also, a moment of silence is observed at 8:46 AM (EST) when the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, attacked the North Tower of the WTC.
Check patriotic quotes, wishes and thoughts to be shared on U.S. Patriot Day 2016:
Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11. — Barack Obama, U.S. President
9/11, let's make this day filled with prayers for the ones who lost their life in the deadliest terror attack.
The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom. — Rudy Giuliani, Former Mayor of New York City
Here is the 15th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attack that killed more than 2,000 people. Lets honours the victims and survivors of the mishap as well their families.
The brave die never, though they sleep in dust:
Their courage nerves a thousand living men. — Minot J. Savage, author
On this Patriot Day 2016, stand with pride and honour to remember the people who were killed in the 9/11 mishap that shook the entire world. May the good souls rest in peace.
True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else. — Clarence Darrow, American lawyer
In remembrance of the tragic day 9/11 that killed many people, I wish you peace and hope for a better world. Patriot day wishes.
I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose. — John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. President
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