In Photos | ‘We will never forget’: America’s grief is palpable 24 years after 9/11 attacks
It’s been 24 years since the horrific 9/11 attacks took place in America, killing nearly 3,000 people. On Thursday, the US commemorated with moments of silence and the tolling of bells
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America marked the 24th anniversary of the deadly attacks on September 11, 2001, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives. A field of flags for a 9/11 memorial is seen outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Reuters
The United States flag is unfurled at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon at 9:37 am on September 11, 2001 which caused a partial collapse. Reuters
Flowers and flags were laid on names of victims of the terror attack on the South Tower during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attacks. AP
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend an observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Washington, DC. The president, in his remarks, recounted moments from that day, including snippets of conversations from passengers who were aboard the hijacked airplanes. AFP
The names of the people killed at the Pentagon during the attacks are read followed by the ringing of a bell for each person during a ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The attacks led to the “Global War on Terrorism” and the US-led invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. AP
Flowers, an American flag and a photo remembering Maria Ramirez are placed at the edge of the South Pool during a ceremony. Reuters
The US flag flies at half-staff in a building at downtown Houston, Texas, to commemorate the thousands of people killed on September 11. The anniversary aligns with the shooting of right-wing activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk. AFP
Firefighters pay tribute in front of a fire station (ladder 10, engine 10) near the National September 11 Memorial in the World Trade Center complex. Several police officers, firefighters and first respondents were also killed in the deadly attacks, 24 years ago. AFP
People hold up photos of victims as they attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum. AFP
A woman reacts while hugging a child, during the ceremony in New York City, US. Many people lost their loved ones in the attacks. The US government also spent billions of dollars providing health care and compensation to tens of thousands of people who were <span class="LinkEnhancement">exposed to the toxic dust during the twin towers crash.</span> Reuters
The ceremonies were attended by several people across the locations. Here Jaclyn O’Connor is seen placing flowers on the 9/11 Memorial during the ceremony. AP
"Tribute in Light" to honour the victims of 9/11 is illuminated above the skyline of Manhattan in New York City. AFP