September 11 News

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Here are the second part of most powerful photos of 9/11 as published in “Life.” To view part one, click here.

Lilliputian figures — firefighters stark against the grayish white dust that blanketed so much of lower Manhattan — walk a path cleared of rubble near the base of the destroyed south tower in the days after the attacks on 9/11.

An unidentified New York City fireman walks away from Ground Zero after the collapse of the towers on 9/11.

President George W. Bush was informed by his chief of staff Andrew Card of the attacks on the World Trade Center during a school reading event in Sarasota, Florida. At the time the president got slack for acting so calmly and not reacting right away and instead continuing to read for few more minutes. Later he explained that he didn’t want the students to freak out.

Satellite image of lower Manhattan taken on September 12, 2001, shows smoke and ash rising from the site of the World Trade Center.

Hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston crashes into the south tower of the World Trade Center (Twin Towers) and explodes at 9:03 a.m. on September 11, 2001 in New York City.

After 9/11, a man standing amid the seemingly endless World Trade Center rubble, calling out for survivors.

A man named “Edward Fine” walks away from ruble of 9/11. He was an owner of an investment and public relations firm; he was on the 78th floor of 1 World Trade Center when it was hit.

On ground zero, a New York City fireman calls for ten more rescue workers to make their way into the rubble after 9/11 attacks.

See part 3 of the 9/11 most powerful photos here.

Here are some of the official events and memorial services that will happen in New York City for remembrance of 9/11.

* Remembrance at Trinity Church

On Sunday, Sept. 11, the historic Trinity Church, at Broadway and Wall Streets near the ground zero site, will ring the Bell of Hope at 8:46 a.m. In the afternoon, at 1:30 p.m., the church will ring the tower bells for an hour of remembrance. At 2:30 p.m., a special service will be held in remembrance of the 9/11 volunteers, first responders, and recovery workers. At 7:14 p.m., an interfaith ringing of the Bell of Hope will again honor the memory of those killed. Admission is free.

* Hand in Hand Remembrance

On Saturday, Sept. 10, thousands of people will join hands to form a human chain along the waterfront in lower Manhattan. The event begins at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center on 9/11. Afterward, participants may post a message on the Wall of Remembrance at Battery Park. Participation in the hand-holding ceremony is free, but pre-registration is required. Sign up on the event’s website. Organizers will contact you with information on your starting location.

* Opening of the National 9/11 Memorial

The 9/11 Memorial, on the ground zero site, contains two giant waterfalls and two reflecting pools in the footprints of the twin towers, surrounded by the names of the people who died inscribed in bronze panels. The Memorial will be open to the public starting on Monday, Sept. 12. Admission is free, but advance reservations are required. You can reserve a pass on the 9/11 Memorial’s website. Enter at the intersection of Albany and Greenwich streets.

* World Trade Center Memorial Floating Lantern Ceremony

On the evening of Sept. 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Interfaith Center of New York will host a floating lantern ceremony on the south side of Pier 40 on the Hudson River. Participants will write loved one’s names and messages of peace on paper lanterns and release them into the river. The ceremony includes interfaith prayer, meditation, and musical performances. Admission is free.