It's been 13 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and earlier this morning, a tribute was held in New York City at the 9/11 Memorial to remember those affected by the tragedy. At the White House, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden, held a moment of silence to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
Dedicated moments of silence were at:
8:46 a.m.: In observance of the first plane striking the North Tower
9:03 a.m.: In observance of the second plane striking the South Tower
9:37 a.m.: In observance of Flight 77 striking the Pentagon
9:59 a.m.: In observance of South Tower falling
10:03 a.m.: In observance of Flight 93 crashing near Shanksville, Pa.
10:28 a.m.: In observance of the North Tower falling
Many celebrities took to Twitter and Instagram to share touching tweets and photos as they remembered 9/11:
Can't believe it's been 13 years since 9/11.
Visiting the @Sept11Memorial this year was something I'll never forget, in memory of a day we will always remember with tears in our eyes.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) September 11, 2014
Today we remember and honor all the lives families ruined by the tragedy of 9/11. Practice love in their memory today #WeWillNeverForget — Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 11, 2014
Grateful to wake up in beautiful resilient NYC this morning. #NeverForget
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) September 11, 2014
Today is a day that we all endured pain across the world. I was in NY on this day & it still effect me so I pray for the families — Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 11, 2014
Thinking of those we lost, the heroes and strength we found 13 years ago today. 9/11 #NeverForget
— Julie Chen (@JulieChen) September 11, 2014
Today the 9/11 museum is open to the public. We remember the lives that were lost this day 13 years ago. #9/11/01 … https://t.co/O8TFOjj5Mx — Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) September 11, 2014
Remembering all those lost in terrorist attack 13 years ago, and remembering with gratitude all who have stepped up to serve. Never Forget.
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) September 11, 2014
This @911day, please share a message of support for the 9/11 families at https://t.co/OckFh9SGH9 #911day — Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) September 11, 2014
Thirteen years ago. And, in some ways, just yesterday. #NeverForget911
— Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) September 11, 2014
remembering the #911 tragedy. About to publish my 9/11 American Airlines JFK blog. I miss that flight by a few hours. Pray 4 everyone RIP. — Brooke Burke-Charvet (@brookeburke) September 11, 2014
Thinking of our 9/11 families and wishing them resiliance and peace on our dark anniversary.
— rachael ray (@rachaelray) September 11, 2014
