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9/11 Anniversary: Long Island and New Jersey Commemorations

CBS New YorkOctober 5, 20253 min502 views
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Point Lookout Remembrance Ceremony

  • πŸ•―οΈ Over 1,000 people gathered at Point Lookout Beach for an annual pilgrimage to remember the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
  • πŸ’” The ceremony, 24 years after the attacks, honors first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses.
  • πŸ“ž 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.
  • πŸ—£οΈ 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

  • πŸŽ—οΈ In Jersey City, over 700 residents who were killed on 9/11 were remembered at a ceremony along the waterfront.
  • πŸ•ŠοΈ The area, which served as a triage center, hosted a wreath-tossing ceremony into the Hudson River.
  • πŸ›οΈ Political leaders, first responders, and community members observed a moment of silence, and the names of 39 Jersey City residents were read.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
  • πŸ’» More details on the day's remembrances are available on the CBS New York website.
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