This document discusses the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks and highlights both the acts of heroism on that day as well as ongoing efforts to remember those lost and help communities affected by tragedy. It provides quotes from public figures and survivors reflecting on the outpouring of service following 9/11. It also describes memorials built for the victims and efforts by organizations like Tuesday's Children to assist 9/11 families and children through programs that promote healing and service to others.

1. Remembering
September 11

2. We wanted to find good things that happened
from a tragedy. Although September 11 was a
horrific event some heroic acts of goodness and
bravery turned a tragedy into a lesson for hope.

3. People of September 11

4. “What I remember of that
day, beyond the horror and
dismay, is the outpouring of
service. The many acts of
kindness to neighbors;
volunteers and
professionals rushing into
the fray to save someone
else.”

5. Passenger comforting a scared child on a post 9/11 flight.
“We need to be together,
because we all have to help
each other now. That’s how
we can stay safe and how
we can feel Ok again.”

6. So many years have past,
but it seems like yesterday.

7. This flag was made to honor the
memory
of those lost on 9/11.

8. “We will win this struggle. Not for glory,
nor wealth, nor power, but for justice, for
freedom, and for peace; so help us god -”
Tom Harkin

9. Lorie Auken
Widow from September 11
...[Only] an honest re-evaluation
of how the 9/11 attacks could have
happened will allow us to reverse
the adverse consequences of
overreaching laws and the existing
loop holes in our security systems
in order to allow us to be safer in
the future.”

10. President George W. Bush
“Our enemies have made
the mistake that America’s
enemies always make. They
saw liberty and thought
they saw weakness. And
now, they see defeat.”

11. Scenes from September 11, 2001

12. Heroes
People who...
...served
our
country

13. September 11 Memorials

14. Allendale Memorial
Jason De La Bruyere created this
memorial to help us remember the
fallen of 9/11. He created it when
he was a student at James Madison
University.

15. Tribute in Light
Between March 11 and
April 13, 2002, a “Tribute
in Light” occurred near
Ground Zero where the
towers once stood.

16. Ground Zero
Plans are still being
completed as we speak on
the National September 11
Memorial & Museum.

17. Signs of Hope

18. an organization that assists 9/11
children in dealing with their grief of
losing a parent

19. Twenty 9/11 children went to New Orleans to
build houses for those who lost theirs in Hurricane
Katrina.

20. Cherilyn Curia
a 15 year old girl who lost her father in 9/11
“As soon as I heard about the trip I immediately
thought of how many people helped me when I
lost my dad,” Cherilyn said. “I have friends in
New Orleans. I thought of them. I thought it
was a great opportunity to help them get back on
their feet.”

21. Tuesdays Children Today
Tuesday’s children is now working on programs
to help the rescue and recovery workers and first
responders on 9/11.

22. We’re just trying to make the world a better place
any way we can,” Calzonetti said. “ We’re
fortunate, and very proud, that these children, the
children of 9/11, want to give back.”