Remembrance gatherings mark the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001
J. Kevin Chapman plays the bagpipes during the Des Plaines 9/11 ceremony, which was held outside city hall on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
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A bell is rung Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 during Elgin’s annual Patriot Day ceremony to honor those who died following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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The colors are posted by the Elgin Fire and Police honor guard during Elgin’s annual Patriot Day remembrance ceremony at The Hemmens Cultural Center Wednesday.
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Elgin Police Chaplain Al Keating bows his head during Elgin’s annual Patriot Day remembrance ceremony at The Hemmens Cultural Center Wednesday.
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Mayor Andrew Goczkowski speaks during the Des Plaines 9/11 ceremony, which was held outside city hall on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
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Police Officer Jennifer Nelson, left, and firefighter/paramedic Kyle Blank raise the American flag during the Des Plaines 9/11 ceremony, which was held outside city hall on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
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People reflect during a quiet moment at the Elmhurst First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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People reflect during a quiet moment at the Elmhurst First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann speaks during Elgin’s annual Patriot Day remembrance ceremony at The Hemmens Cultural Center Wednesday.
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Mercedes Arias stands by the name of her father Joseph Amatuccio on the south pool during the 9/11 Memorial ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York.
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Elmhurst Fire Chief Dick Dufort offers remarks during the First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin speaks during the Elmhurst First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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Hagi Abucar places flowers for his former coworker Lindsey Herkness on the south reflecting pool during the 9/11 Memorial ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York.
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A photo of the twin towers is seen between members of the Elmhurst Fire and Police Color Guard First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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United Airlines commemorates 911 with a memorial.
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Artist Jason Peot speaks about his new 9/11 sculpture at the Elmhurst First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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Eric Pulia, of the American Legion leads the Pledge of Allegiance at the Elmhurst First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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The new 9/11 sculpture at Elmhurst First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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The Rev. H. Scott Matheney, center left, wipes a tear away during the Elmhurst First Responders Memorial Dedication Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at Fire Station 2 in Elmhurst.
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From left, Sen. Chuck Schumer, R-NY, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and Michael Bloomberg, attend the 9/11 Memorial ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York.
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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, arrive at the 9/11 Memorial on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York.
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A New Jersey police officer holds an American Flag before the start of the ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in New York.
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Members of the military honor guard place roses a top the memorial benches at the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 in Washington.
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The Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit walk by the Memorial Plaza wall while rehearsing prior to the gate opening at the Flight 93 National Memorial on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in Shanksville, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
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Friends of Flight 93 Executive Director Donna Gibson rings the Bells of Remembrance during the Flight 93 National Memorial's 23rd annual observance ceremony , Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Shanksville, Pa.
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