'We can't give up hope.'.Most people above a certain age know exactly where they were when the planes hit the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. And when 9/11 is discussed, they have tangible memories they can refer to, reflect on and share.
But how can you never forget when you weren't there?
With each Sept. 11 anniversary that passes, a smaller and smaller portion of the American public is old enough to actually remember the events of that day first-hand. Some 30% of the current population were born after the attacks -- or were too young to have any meaningful memory of the day.
"Remembering that fateful day is not just about looking back; it is about ensuring that future generations understand the profound impact of this event."
The firefighter deaths on Sept. 11 amounted to more than a third of the approximately 1,000 emergency personnel at the scene.
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