Families of victims, first responders and political leaders will gather today in New York City, Virginia and Pennsylvania to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The remembrance ceremonies will take place at the World Trade Center Memorial in Manhattan, the Pentagon in Virginia and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 people, while thousands more have died over the past 25 years from illnesses linked to 9/11.
As the United States commemorates the anniversary, families and communities across the country will pause to honour the victims, remember the heroes and reflect on the lasting impact of the traged
