PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — At this time marks 23 years because the tragic occasions of September 11, 2001.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are all anticipated to be in Pennsylvania right this moment to honor to the lives misplaced that day.
The Flight 93 Nationwide Memorial in rural Somerset County, a little bit greater than an hour from Pittsburgh, marks the place the place United Airways Flight 93 crashed after passengers and crew voted to combat again towards a bunch hijackers.
United Airways Flight 93 was considered one of 4 planes hijacked that morning. Two have been crashed into the World Commerce Heart towers in New York Metropolis and a 3rd was crashed into the Pentagon.
It is believed the terrorists’ aboard Flight 93 supposed to focus on the U.S. Capitol constructing.
Forty Flight 93 passengers and crew members misplaced their lives that day.
At this time’s public occasions on the Flight 93 Nationwide Memorial
The twenty third observance of the Second of Remembrance will start at 9:45 a.m. on the Memorial Plaza.
Throughout the observance, the names of the passengers and crew members who have been on the flight will probably be learn aloud with the ringing of bells.
Anybody attending the occasion is inspired to reach early to permit time for parking and to stroll to the positioning.
The occasion is free and open to the general public.
President Biden and Vice President Harris visiting Flight 93 Nationwide Memorial right this moment
President Biden and Vice President Harris will probably be coming to Pennsylvania to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony on the Flight 93 Nationwide Memorial this afternoon.
In a press release, Biden mentioned partially that “the heroes of Flight 93, who confronted terror with absolute braveness and undoubtedly saved extra American lives.”
Earlier than heading to Pennsylvania, Mr. Biden and Harris will probably be collaborating in a commemoration ceremony at floor zero in New York Metropolis at 8:30 this morning.
In a press release, Harris mentioned partially that “we should always all replicate on what binds us collectively as one: the best privilege on Earth, the delight and privilege of being an American.”
The 2 are anticipated to reach in Johnstown, Pa. round 11:30 this morning.
The wreath-laying ceremony in Pennsylvania is about to happen at 12:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro can be anticipated to attend.
Following the ceremony, Mr. Biden and Harris will journey to Washington, D.C. for the same ceremony on the Pentagon.
Former President Trump additionally visiting Flight 93 Nationwide Memorial
Former President Trump may also be coming to the Flight 93 Nationwide Memorial right this moment.
Trump is anticipated to reach someday this afternoon and will probably be collaborating in a non-public wreath-laying ceremony.
Experiences say that previous to coming to Pennsylvania, Trump has plans to go to each the 9/11 memorial and a hearth station in New York Metropolis.
