In Memorium
World Trade Center attack,
September 11, 2001
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In Remembrance - 9/11
by Pinedale Online!
September 11, 2021
On September 11, 2001, a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks were launched by the militant Islamist group al-Qaeda against the United States.
On that morning, four commercial airliners were hijacked mid-flight with the explicit goal to crash each plane into a prominent American building, causing mass casualties and partial or complete destruction of the targeted buildings.
Two planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, both of which ultimately collapsed. Another plane was crashed into the west side of the Pentagon in Washington DC. The fourth plane was diverted from its target when passengers attempted to regain control from the hijackers. Unfortunately, that plane ultimately crashed in a field in Pennsylvania killing all the passengers. The target of that plane was determined to be either the White House or U.S. Capitol.
The attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 casualties, over 25,000 injuries, and significant property damage.
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