9/11 Anniversary: Long Island and New Jersey Commemorations

Point Lookout Remembrance Ceremony

• 🕯️ Over 1,000 people gathered at Point Lookout Beach for an annual pilgrimage to remember the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
• 💔 The ceremony, 24 years after the attacks, honors first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses.
• 📞 Families shared poignant memories, like Joshua Burnbound's last call to his mother from the burning World Trade Center.
• 🌊 Flowers were scattered into the ocean, and 304 new names were added to the remembrance wall for those who succumbed to toxic exposure.
• 🗣️ A promise was renewed to make noise so the victims know they are not forgotten and to ensure future generations recognize the sacrifice made.

Jersey City Commemoration

• 🎗️ In Jersey City, over 700 residents who were killed on 9/11 were remembered at a ceremony along the waterfront.
• 🕊️ The area, which served as a triage center, hosted a wreath-tossing ceremony into the Hudson River.
• 🏛️ Political leaders, first responders, and community members observed a moment of silence, and the names of 39 Jersey City residents were read.
• 🇺🇸 One speaker shared how the events of 9/11 inspired him to enlist in the Marine Corps.

Broader 9/11 Observances

• 🏟️ Increased security was noted at Yankee Stadium for a game attended by President Trump, featuring a pregame ceremony honoring 9/11 heroes.
• 💻 More details on the day's remembrances are available on the CBS New York website.