Twenty-two years ago, our Nation was forever changed when terrorists hijacked and deliberately crashed commercial airliners into the World Trade Center buildings, the Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pa. Following these events, Americans displayed their incredible ability to stand together with hope, resilience, and perseverance against terrorism and the ripple of hardships that followed; much like how the Sentinel walk and watch showed how our unit has come together to uphold our heritage and standby one another.
We will never forget the 2,996 civilians, 8 EMT/paramedics, 60 police officers, 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day, the many more who were injured, and those who later succumbed to their injuries and illnesses. We will also not overlook those who have sacrificed in our efforts to combat terrorism at home and abroad.
On Sept. 11, we remembered all those lost to the attacks and those fallen during the operations that followed, while also honoring their memories and sacrifice. It is in their honor that we continue to work together and never faulter to ensure the safety and security of our great Nation and its people.
We must continue to demonstrate resilience and the ability to overcome challenges together. We can, and will, work diligently to remain triumphant in detecting and defending against future threats against Americans, as a team.
We have the watch!
Significant events of the day:
https://timeline.911memorial.org
EADS 9/11 memorial bricks:
If you would like to place an order to have a personalized brick displayed in the memorial please use the below website. Due to size constraints in the current memorial configuration, please purchase the 4”x8” bricks.
https://polarengraving.com/easternairdefensesector