22 Years Later, 9/11 Memorial Pool at World Trade Center Site Honors Victims and Heroes of Tragic Day

On Monday, September 11th, the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks was commemorated. The attacks, which were carried out by members of the Al Qaeda terrorist group, resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people. The FDNY has reported that, in addition to the 343 firefighters who died on 9/11, 341 more have since died from illnesses related to the recovery efforts.

The attacks occurred when four planes were hijacked and two were crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and one into a Pennsylvania field after passengers fought back.

For many, the anniversary of the attacks is a time to reflect on the tragedy and remember those who lost their lives. New York firefighter, John Feal, remembers the day vividly. He recalls his father, a New York City Police Department officer, dropping him off at pre-kindergarten on that morning and teachers worriedly whispering to each other.

For those who were not alive at the time of the attacks, the anniversary serves as a reminder of the importance of learning about the events of 9/11. It is important to remember the courage of those who risked their lives to save others and the resilience of the American people in the face of tragedy.

The FDNY has set up a memorial pool at the World Trade Center site to honor the victims of the attacks. The memorial serves as a reminder of the lives lost and the courage of those who responded to the attacks. It is a reminder that, even 22 years later, the events of 9/11 still have a lasting impact on the lives of many.