Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, a day that forever changed our nation and one that we will never forget. We remember the 2,977 lives that were taken at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Though the terrorist attacks sought to divide our country, they instead awoke the courage, resilience, and relentless spirit of the American people. We remember the selfless first responders who sacrificed their lives to save others, the brave passengers aboard Flight 93, our servicemembers who answered the call to defend our nation, and the countless Americans who came together in the face of tragedy.
As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we must never forget those we lost or the sacrifices made in the days and years that followed. To every veteran and first responder, thank you for your service to our country, communities, our freedoms, and our way of life. A grateful nation thanks you.
May God bless the victims and their families, our first responders and servicemembers, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.