Moment of silence held in Shanksville for victims of United Flight 93
A moment of silence was held in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 AM Eastern to commemorate the crash of United Flight 93. The ceremony honored the passengers who fought back against hijackers during the 9/11 terror attacks, ultimately sacrificing themselves to prevent the plane from reaching its intended target. Names of victims, including Joseph De Luca and Patrick Joseph Driscol, were read as a bell tolled.
The event serves as an annual remembrance of the bravery of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, who prevented a catastrophic attack on American soil.
