Senator John Thune Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary and Honors Victims

Remembering September 11th

• 🗓️ On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Senator John Thune reflects on the events of that day.
• ✈️ Terrorists hijacked four planes, with three striking the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon.
• 💥 The fourth plane, Flight 93, crashed in Pennsylvania after passengers heroically intervened.

America's Response and Unity

• 💔 The attacks revealed the worst of humanity but also showcased the best of America in the aftermath.
• 🚒 Thune highlights the bravery of firefighters entering the towers and ordinary citizens who rushed to help, donated blood, and showed renewed patriotism and national unity.

Lasting Impact and Remembrance

• 🏢 While visible scars like the Pentagon and One World Trade Center have been rebuilt, Thune emphasizes that invisible scars remain for victims and their families.
• 🛡️ His thoughts and prayers are with those who continue to bear these scars and those who stand between our country and terror.