Officials and Families Prepare for 24th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

Lead New York City officials, survivors and victims’ families gathered at Ground Zero on Wednesday to lay wreaths and complete preparations for tomorrow’s 24th commemoration of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Nut Graf The events underscore enduring national grief and resilience as communities across the United States honor nearly 3,000 lives lost, reinforce security measures and reflect on global impacts of the deadliest terror attack on American soil.

Memorial Preparations Underway

City workers installed hundreds of American flags around the 9/11 Memorial reflecting pools. First responders conducted final safety sweeps at the World Trade Center site.

Survivor and Family Ceremonies

• A private interfaith vigil was held at St. Paul’s Chapel, attended by more than 200 families.
• The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund announced its final claim intake ends Friday.

New Museum Exhibit Opens

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum unveiled “Voices of 2001,” featuring restored audio recordings of first responders and eyewitnesses. Curators say the opening delivers fresh perspectives on human experiences from the day of the attacks.

Security and Commemoration Nationwide

Police and fire departments nationwide will observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. local time-marking the first plane’s impact. Air traffic controllers across the country will perform a ceremonial ground stop for one minute.

Looking Ahead

Tomorrow’s official ceremony at the Oculus Transportation Hub will begin at 8:30 a.m. Mayors in dozens of U.S. cities will host local events honoring first responders and civilians who perished.