Remembering the Terrorist Attacks of September 11th

This morning marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11, the 2001 terrorists attacks on New York city and The Pentagon. "Painful as this day is -- and always will be -- it leaves us with a lesson that no single event can ever destroy who we are," Obama said during a solemn ceremony at the Pentagon, one of the buildings targeted by airplane hijackers 11 years ago. "No act of terrorism can ever change what we stand for."

The families of those lost in the attacks met this morning at Ground Zero to read the names and pay their respects. President Obama had a moment of silence followed by a tour of the Pentagon memorial. Vice President Joe Biden visited Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United 93 crashed.

The National September 11th Memorial, also know as 1 World Trade Center was lit up this morning in red, white and blue. It is not yet fully completed, but is the tallest building in New York city, just as the twin towers were.

"This anniversary allows us to renew our faith, that even the darkest night gives way to a brighter dawn," Obama said in his speech this morning.

Take a moment out of your day today to remember those who have fallen and those who continue to fight for this country and our freedom.

-Tiffany