The events of September 11, 2001, shook the entire world, and 9/11 is remembered each year for the lives lost. Twenty-three years ago, nearly 3,000 people died in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.

Among those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, included first responders. This happened after a terrorist attack on the building by hijacking a commercial plane and flying it into the structure. Today, this event is known around the world as 9/11.

The Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda attacked New York, the Pentagon at Washington, and Pennsylvania. The second hijacked plane crashed in the area after onboard passengers attempted to take it back from terrorists.

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Before the attack, people recognized the Twin Towers as the tallest buildings in the world. However, this made it an easy target for aerial attacks.

After the September 11 attacks, authorities identified Osama bin Laden as the leader behind the mass casualty. U.S. forces killed him in a raid on May 2, 2011.

Multiple people faced horror on September 11, 2001. Various individuals lost their friends and family to such an unfortunate event in history. However, numerous individuals also showcased their bravery during this event.

These people did their best to help the victims of the catastrophe, whether civilians or authorities. Unfortunately, in addition to the civilians, numerous first responders didn’t come home to their families that day.

Furthermore, in an attempt to find survivors in the heaps of rubble, law enforcement needed the help of search and rescue dogs. Dogs of all shapes and sizes did their best to find survivors and victims’ bodies.

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A small Rat Terrier named Ricky squeezed into tight spaces between the rubble, trying to find people. Dogs from other countries also came to help. A German Shepherd named Trakr flew down to help.

Due to the extremity of the attack, dogs collapsed from excessive smoke inhalation. On top of this, they were also extremely exhausted from working non-stop. They also suffered from severe burns.

A few reports even say responders had to hide in the rubble to reward the dogs for finding survivors. However, they didn’t find any live attack victims. Today, people also commemorate these dogs alongside other first responders.

Today, the next generation continues a 9/11 tradition. Here, families of victims share their loved ones’ names with the youth who were born after the attack. 

A grandson of a victim participated in last year’s reading. He’s Allan Alydcki, who’s only thirteen. They named him after a firefighter who assisted in the rescue.

Today, the world pauses to commemorate all the lives lost in 9/11 and those who responded to the attack.

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