Today, as we commemorate a new anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, the collective memory of the United States once again pauses on a date that forever changed contemporary history.
XX years ago, the images of planes crashing into the Twin Towers in New York, the Pentagon in flames, and a plane crash in Pennsylvania marked a deep wound that transcended borders. Thousands of innocent lives were lost that day, and with them, the sense of security, freedom, and national unity was transformed.
September 11 is not only a memorial of pain: it is also a day of reflection and tribute. It is the day we remember the bravery of the firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers who risked everything to save others; the day we honor the families who still bear the loss of their loved ones; And the day we reaffirm the resilience of a country that rose up in the midst of pain.
Today, the United States not only remembers what happened, but also renews its commitment to national unity, solidarity, and the defense of freedom. Because in the face of terror, the most powerful response will always be the unity of a people who refuse to forget.
May this commemoration serve to keep the memory alive, but also to inspire us to build a future where peace, justice, and hope prevail.
