US remembers horrors of 9/11 attacks on its 21st year | In photos

Published on Sept 12, 2022 07:40 pm IST

US citizens remembered 9/11 attacks by paying tributes to over three thousands victims who lost their lives. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum saw crowds, including kin of victims, colleagues of firefighters, police personnel marking the terror attacks anniversary and offering homage.

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The family of FDNY paramedic Carlos "Rey" Lillo pose for a photo during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The family of FDNY paramedic Carlos "Rey" Lillo pose for a photo during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. (AFP)

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Colonel Davis looks at a photorgaph of her colleague, Captain Micheal Dermott Mullan, at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Colonel Davis looks at a photorgaph of her colleague, Captain Micheal Dermott Mullan, at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. (AFP)

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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.(AFP)

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San Francisco Giants players pause for remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy before the team's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.(USA TODAY Sports) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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San Francisco Giants players pause for remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy before the team's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.(USA TODAY Sports)

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Colonel Davis touches a photorgaph of her colleague, Captain Micheal Dermott Mullan, at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Colonel Davis touches a photorgaph of her colleague, Captain Micheal Dermott Mullan, at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.(AFP)

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An American flag covers the field at MetLife Stadium as the main scoreboard honors the victims of 9/11 before the game between the New York Jets and the Baltimore Ravens.(Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An American flag covers the field at MetLife Stadium as the main scoreboard honors the victims of 9/11 before the game between the New York Jets and the Baltimore Ravens.(Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports)

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A detailed view of the 9/11 ribbon logo on the back of the helmet of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) at SoFi Stadium.(Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A detailed view of the 9/11 ribbon logo on the back of the helmet of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) at SoFi Stadium.(Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and NY Attorney General Latisha James attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and NY Attorney General Latisha James attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. (AFP)

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Former President George W. Bush, second from front right, stands with Texas Rangers interim manager Tony Beasley, front right, and others for a moment of silence for 9/11 before a baseball game. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Former President George W. Bush, second from front right, stands with Texas Rangers interim manager Tony Beasley, front right, and others for a moment of silence for 9/11 before a baseball game. (AP)

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A ball person rolls a ball to the baseline across a logo commemorating the anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 during the match between Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) and Casper Ruud (NOR) in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.(Danielle Parhizkaran/ USA TODAY Sports) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A ball person rolls a ball to the baseline across a logo commemorating the anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 during the match between Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) and Casper Ruud (NOR) in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.(Danielle Parhizkaran/ USA TODAY Sports)

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Service members march in a 9/11 tribute before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.(Kyle Ross/ USA TODAY Sports) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Service members march in a 9/11 tribute before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park.(Kyle Ross/ USA TODAY Sports)

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NASA tweeted the photograph with the caption “On September 11, 2001, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson took this photo from the ISS of smoke rising from the Twin Towers in New York City.”(@NASAhistory/ Twitter) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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NASA tweeted the photograph with the caption “On September 11, 2001, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson took this photo from the ISS of smoke rising from the Twin Towers in New York City.”(@NASAhistory/ Twitter)

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the Manhattan borough of New York City,(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the Manhattan borough of New York City,(REUTERS)

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Flags and flowers are placed at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Flags and flowers are placed at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. (REUTERS)

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People embrace at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People embrace at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.(AFP)

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