St.Louis Remembers The Victims of the 9/11 Attacks

Remembering The Tragedy

The 9/11 attacks were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. The attacks were the deadliest terrorist attacks in world history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States.

St. Louis Remembers

St. Louis was one of many cities across the country that was affected by the 9/11 attacks. Many St. Louisans lost loved ones in the attacks, and the city came together to mourn and support those who were affected. In the aftermath of the attacks, St. Louisans also showed their support for the first responders who worked tirelessly to save lives and protect the city.
Today, St. Louis remembers the victims of the 9/11 attacks with a variety of memorials and events. The city's most prominent memorial is the Gateway Arch, which was lit up in red, white, and blue on the evening of September 11, 2001. The city also holds an annual memorial service at the Gateway Arch on the anniversary of the attacks.
In addition to the Gateway Arch, there are a number of other memorials to the victims of the 9/11 attacks in St. Louis. These memorials include: - The 9/11 Memorial Garden at Forest Park - The 9/11 Memorial at the St. Louis County Government Center - The 9/11 Memorial at the St. Louis Fire Academy - The 9/11 Memorial at the St. Louis Police Department
These memorials serve as a reminder of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the lives that were lost. They also serve as a place for St. Louisans to come together to mourn and remember those who were affected by the attacks.