9/11 Flight 93 ceremony in Shanksville
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A ceremony was held in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The event honored the victims of United Flight 93, who fought back against hijackers. A moment of silence was observed at 10:03 AM Eastern.
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Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ceremony will honor the 33 passengers and seven crew members aboard Flight 93, whose names will be recited and bells rung. A moment of silence will be observed at 10:03 a.m., the time the plane crashed after passengers fought back against hijackers upon learning of the World Trade Center attacks.
The commemoration comes as families of the victims continue to await justice, with jury selection for the military commission of the alleged plotters, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, not set to begin until June 5th, 2028, a process that has been beleaguered by numerous delays and disputes.
The report also touches on the ongoing legal proceedings against the alleged 9/11 plotters, highlighting family frustration over the prolonged wait for a trial and accountability.