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U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
- On Friday, President Donald Trump honored the 2,977 people killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during a somber 25th anniversary tribute at the Pentagon, pledging to "never ever forget."
- Nearly 3,000 people died when terrorists leveled New York City's Twin Towers and damaged the Pentagon 25 years ago; many first responders later developed illnesses from toxic dust exposure at the sites.
- Lafayette Fire Chief Earl Borden honored the 343 FDNY members killed while addressing residents at Parc Sans Souci, stating, "That spirit of service did not begin on September 11, and it did not end then."
- First responder Paul Eliacin, who worked at Ground Zero, declared, "I would ask everybody to reflect on honoring all of the families and their victim for what they went through and the heroes that was there."
- Marine Corps League member Jonathan McIntyre said ceremonies nationwide aim to teach younger generations about 9/11's significance, noting, "For the few years after 9/11, I would say our country was probably the most united that I can remember.
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Former NORAD Commander reflects on 25th anniversary of September 11th attacks
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- 25 years after the September 11th attacks, the man who was at the helm of defending our nation reflected on the horrors of that day. "The first thing that comes to mind is sadness. Sadness. So many lives were lost that day," said Retired General Ralph "Ed" Eberhart. He was
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