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Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski's wife was seven months pregnant on Sept. 11, 2001 and he said, as the day progressed, they found themselves wondering what kind of country they would bring their first child into.

"As we watched the television, we saw the acts of love and kindness throughout the country," Nowakowski said. "Cities like Phoenix were sending crews and volunteers to New York to help save those who were trapped under the Twin Towers. We said to ourselves, this is the type of country that we want our son to be brought up into. A country united, full of hope, love and compassion."

Thirteen years later, city officials and the public met Thursday morning at City Hall for a 9/11 memorial ceremony. Accompanied by an emergency service honor guard, public leaders honored police officers and firefighters.

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"Looking back, that overwhelming tragedy can somewhat be tempered by the countless acts of bravery which were visible that day and the days that followed," said Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia. "Sept. 11 rekindled the American spirit in all of us and made us appreciate, even more, the men and women who have answered that special calling to protect and serve."

The service was full of ceremony and symbolism. The honor guard unfurled an American flag that had been flown over ground zero, buglers played taps, and a bagpipe band performed "Amazing Grace."

Some spectators were left crying when the music ended.

The Phoenix City Hall lobby was packed with onlookers, many of whom were city employees and emergency service workers. Three rows of uniformed police officers and firefighters stood neatly to one side of the podium, and the honor guard held flags and banners behind it.

After the memorial service, Mayor Greg Stanton said lessons learned from 9/11 are still in practice today.

"We have to be ever vigilant to protect our freedoms," Stanton said. "So September 11 will always remind us of that, and hopefully we'll stand for that principle for the remainder of time."

Remembering the 9/11 terror attacks

The "Tribute in Lights" shines in New York City. This year marks the 13th anniversary of the9/11terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and on Flight 93.
The "Tribute in Lights" shines in New York City. This year marks the 13th anniversary of the9/11terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and on Flight 93. (Photo: Eric Thayer, Getty Images)
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A woman places flowers in the inscribed names along the edge of the North Pool Memorial site during observances at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City.
A woman places flowers in the inscribed names along the edge of the North Pool Memorial site during observances at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City. (Photo: Pool photo by Justin Lane)
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Diane Steuber holds a flag during a flag display on a freeway overpass to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Lafayette, Calif.
Diane Steuber holds a flag during a flag display on a freeway overpass to honor victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Lafayette, Calif. (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)
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People walk through the Pentagon Memorial where flowers have been placed to commemorate the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 in Arlington, Va.
People walk through the Pentagon Memorial where flowers have been placed to commemorate the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 in Arlington, Va. (Photo: Jack Gruber, USA TODAY)
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Firefighter Tom Engel from Ladder 133 plays "Taps" at the end of a memorial ceremony at the World Trade Center in New York.
Firefighter Tom Engel from Ladder 133 plays "Taps" at the end of a memorial ceremony at the World Trade Center in New York. (Photo: Pool photo by Robert Sabo)
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Family members gather at the impact site of United Airlines Flight 93 at the Flight 93 National Monument near Shanksville, Pa.
Family members gather at the impact site of United Airlines Flight 93 at the Flight 93 National Monument near Shanksville, Pa. (Photo: Jeff Swensen, Getty Images)
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A family member touches the name of Mark Bingham during a ceremony commemorating the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93 at the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Monument near Shanksville.
A family member touches the name of Mark Bingham during a ceremony commemorating the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93 at the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Monument near Shanksville. (Photo: Jeff Swensen, Getty Images)
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A woman bows her head in prayer at the Wall of Names.
A woman bows her head in prayer at the Wall of Names. (Photo: Jeff Swensen, Getty Images)
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People attend a ceremony commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks at the Flight 93 National Monument.
People attend a ceremony commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks at the Flight 93 National Monument. (Photo: Jeff Swensen, Getty Images)
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Albert Biatta prays in front of the inscribed name of his uncle, Antoine Biatta, at the North Tower Memorial Pool during a memorial service honoring victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Thursday at the World Trade Center site in New York.
Albert Biatta prays in front of the inscribed name of his uncle, Antoine Biatta, at the North Tower Memorial Pool during a memorial service honoring victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Thursday at the World Trade Center site in New York. (Photo: Justin Lane, European Pressphoto Agency)
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Kiera Koopmann is held by her mother, Kelly, an emergency medical service worker, during a memorial service at the World Trade Center. Koopmann's father, Kevin Canham, background, served with Ladder 120 and lost many co-workers on 9/11.
Kiera Koopmann is held by her mother, Kelly, an emergency medical service worker, during a memorial service at the World Trade Center. Koopmann's father, Kevin Canham, background, served with Ladder 120 and lost many co-workers on 9/11. (Photo: Pool photo by Andrew Burton)
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Betty Farrington, left, and Alice Crocker wave American flags on the Sutton Road bridge in Fort Mill, S.C.
Betty Farrington, left, and Alice Crocker wave American flags on the Sutton Road bridge in Fort Mill, S.C. (Photo: Andy Burriss, The Herald, via AP)
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Andrew Quinley, right, leads his sister Rebekah Heinemann, left, and her daughter, Sienna, as they show their patriotism on the anniversary in Salina, Kan.
Andrew Quinley, right, leads his sister Rebekah Heinemann, left, and her daughter, Sienna, as they show their patriotism on the anniversary in Salina, Kan. (Photo: Tom Dorsey, Salina Journal, via AP)
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U.S. servicemembers observe a moment of silence during a ceremony marking the anniversary, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
U.S. servicemembers observe a moment of silence during a ceremony marking the anniversary, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (Photo: Massoud Hossaini, AP)
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Port Authority Police Assistant Chief Norma Hardy rings the bell signifying the collapse of the first tower during a memorial service at the World Trade Center.
Port Authority Police Assistant Chief Norma Hardy rings the bell signifying the collapse of the first tower during a memorial service at the World Trade Center. (Photo: Pool photo by Chris Pedota)
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Belinda Adams, left, her niece, Deeanne Cush, and her mother hold pictures of Patrick Adams, who died in the attacks, during a memorial ceremony at the World Trade Center.
Belinda Adams, left, her niece, Deeanne Cush, and her mother hold pictures of Patrick Adams, who died in the attacks, during a memorial ceremony at the World Trade Center. (Photo: Pool photo by Mark Lennihan)
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Sophia Demos sits with her daughter, Evniki Tsokanis, during a memorial service in Matthews, N.C.
Sophia Demos sits with her daughter, Evniki Tsokanis, during a memorial service in Matthews, N.C. (Photo: Chuck Burton, AP)
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Members of the New York Police Department, Fire Department of New York and Port Authority Police Department carry an American flag at the World Trade Center.
Members of the New York Police Department, Fire Department of New York and Port Authority Police Department carry an American flag at the World Trade Center. (Photo: Pool photo by Andrew Burton)
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Brian Sommer, left, and Lito Deleon hold photos of their friend, Wayne Russo, during a ceremony at the World Trade Center.
Brian Sommer, left, and Lito Deleon hold photos of their friend, Wayne Russo, during a ceremony at the World Trade Center. (Photo: Pool photo by Mark Lennihan)
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President Obama, left, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey participate in a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
President Obama, left, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey participate in a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP)
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Members of the Choctawhatchee High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps participate in a remembrance service in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Members of the Choctawhatchee High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps participate in a remembrance service in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Photo: Nick Tomecek, Northwest Florida Daily News, via AP)
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Hundreds of American flags are placed at Dewey Brown Plaza in Avondale Estates, Ga., to commemorate the victims.
Hundreds of American flags are placed at Dewey Brown Plaza in Avondale Estates, Ga., to commemorate the victims. (Photo: Erik S. Lesser, European Pressphoto Agency)
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A woman grieves at her husband's name at the South Tower Memorial Pool before the start of a service commemorating the victims.
A woman grieves at her husband's name at the South Tower Memorial Pool before the start of a service commemorating the victims. (Photo: Pool photo by Chang W. Lee)
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Anthony DeBlase, left, and his mother, Anita, right, hold the paper as their niece, Alexandra, makes a rubbing of the name of James V. DeBlase during a memorial service held at the World Trade Center.
Anthony DeBlase, left, and his mother, Anita, right, hold the paper as their niece, Alexandra, makes a rubbing of the name of James V. DeBlase during a memorial service held at the World Trade Center. (Photo: Pool photo by Robert Sabo)
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President Obama, left, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
President Obama, left, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (Photo: Jim Watson, AFP/Getty Images)
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A woman touches a rose at the Pentagon Memorial at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
A woman touches a rose at the Pentagon Memorial at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. (Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP)
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A firefighter looks at a memorial mural outside the Engine Company 10 building near the World Trade Center in New York. On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 firefighters were killed in the terrorist attacks.
A firefighter looks at a memorial mural outside the Engine Company 10 building near the World Trade Center in New York. On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 firefighters were killed in the terrorist attacks. (Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP)
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A woman visits the North Tower Memorial Pool at the World Trade Center site in New York.
A woman visits the North Tower Memorial Pool at the World Trade Center site in New York. (Photo: Justin Lane, European Pressphoto Agency)
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Sam Pulia, a former police officer and mayor of Westchester, Ill., salutes the name of his cousin, firefighter Thomas Anthony Casoria, before the start of a memorial service at the South Tower Memorial Pool on Thursday. Casoria was killed in the South Tower.
Sam Pulia, a former police officer and mayor of Westchester, Ill., salutes the name of his cousin, firefighter Thomas Anthony Casoria, before the start of a memorial service at the South Tower Memorial Pool on Thursday. Casoria was killed in the South Tower. (Photo: Pool photo by Chang W. Lee)
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Flags and a stuffed animal are left for victims at the North Tower Memorial Pool at the World Trade Center.
Flags and a stuffed animal are left for victims at the North Tower Memorial Pool at the World Trade Center. (Photo: Pool photo by Robert Sabo)
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A rose decorates a name at the South Tower Memorial Pool.
A rose decorates a name at the South Tower Memorial Pool. (Photo: Pool photo by Chang W. Lee)
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The Tribute in Light display illuminates the sky down in the Wall Street area of lower Manhattan in New York on Sept. 10. The tribute, an art installation of the Municipal Art Society, consists of 88 searchlights placed next to the site of the World Trade Center creating two vertical columns of light in remembrance of the 2001 attacks.
The Tribute in Light display illuminates the sky down in the Wall Street area of lower Manhattan in New York on Sept. 10. The tribute, an art installation of the Municipal Art Society, consists of 88 searchlights placed next to the site of the World Trade Center creating two vertical columns of light in remembrance of the 2001 attacks. (Photo: Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty Images)
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The Tribute in Lights is visible from Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
The Tribute in Lights is visible from Liberty State Park in Jersey City. (Photo: Kena Betancur, Getty Images)
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Yachiyo Kuge, the mother of Toshiya Kuge, places paper origami birds near his name at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. The memorial marks the spot where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed 13 years ago after passengers fought back against hijackers.
Yachiyo Kuge, the mother of Toshiya Kuge, places paper origami birds near his name at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. The memorial marks the spot where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed 13 years ago after passengers fought back against hijackers. (Photo: Gene J. Puskar, AP)
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Logan Hurwitt touches the name of his uncle, Jeremy Logan Glick, at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville.
Logan Hurwitt touches the name of his uncle, Jeremy Logan Glick, at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville. (Photo: Jeff Swensen, Getty Images)
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Candles to commemorate the 40 passengers and crew on United Airlines Flight 93 are carried to the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
Candles to commemorate the 40 passengers and crew on United Airlines Flight 93 are carried to the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial. (Photo: Gene J. Puskar, AP)
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Karen Bingham, left, Rick Sarmiento and Nancy Root embrace during a visit to the Flight 93 National Memorial.
Karen Bingham, left, Rick Sarmiento and Nancy Root embrace during a visit to the Flight 93 National Memorial. (Photo: Gene J. Puskar, AP)
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A flag is placed at the base of the Wall of Names in Shanksville.
A flag is placed at the base of the Wall of Names in Shanksville. (Photo: Gene J. Puskar, AP)
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Visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial hold a giant flag as they participate in a sunset memorial service.
Visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial hold a giant flag as they participate in a sunset memorial service. (Photo: Gene J. Puskar, AP)
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People walk through the 9/11 memorial in Liberty State Park on Sept. 10 in Jersey City.
People walk through the 9/11 memorial in Liberty State Park on Sept. 10 in Jersey City. (Photo: Kena Betancur, Getty Images)
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People pause to reflect at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.
People pause to reflect at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City. (Photo: Andrew Burton, Getty Images)
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A giant American flag is draped over the Green Monster wall to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks before the start of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday at Fenway Park in Boston.
A giant American flag is draped over the Green Monster wall to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks before the start of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday at Fenway Park in Boston. (Photo: Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY Sports)
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A color guard passes Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D- Nev., and House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The medal was award men and women who were killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks for their heroic sacrifices.
A color guard passes Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D- Nev., and House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The medal was award men and women who were killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks for their heroic sacrifices. (Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images)
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A Congressional Gold Medal honors victims of the terror attack in New York is displayed on Wednesday during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the Emancipation Hall. The medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress.
A Congressional Gold Medal honors victims of the terror attack in New York is displayed on Wednesday during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the Emancipation Hall. The medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress. (Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images)
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A Congressional Gold Medal honors passengers and crew aboard United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville, Pa.
A Congressional Gold Medal honors passengers and crew aboard United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville, Pa. (Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images)
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Victims of a terror attack on the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., are honored with a Congressional Gold Medal.
Victims of a terror attack on the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., are honored with a Congressional Gold Medal. (Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images)
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A Cub Scout stands outside the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to welcome the Patriot Guard Riders as they escort a mobile exhibit of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks to the museum on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
A Cub Scout stands outside the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to welcome the Patriot Guard Riders as they escort a mobile exhibit of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks to the museum on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (Photo: Emily Rose Bennett, The Grand Rapids Press, via AP)
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Members of the Patriot Guard Riders pray before escorting a Sept. 11 mobile exhibit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids. Thursday marks the 13th anniversary of the terror attacks.
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders pray before escorting a Sept. 11 mobile exhibit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids. Thursday marks the 13th anniversary of the terror attacks. (Photo: Emily Rose Bennett, The Grand Rapids Press, via AP)
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A woman walks through a display of American flags on Tuesday honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in Malibu, Calif. Students and staff from Pepperdine University placed 3,000 flags in a tribute to the victims of the attacks.
A woman walks through a display of American flags on Tuesday honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in Malibu, Calif. Students and staff from Pepperdine University placed 3,000 flags in a tribute to the victims of the attacks. (Photo: Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty Images)
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Three thousand American flags decorate a hill in Malibu, Calif., on Sept. 9.
Three thousand American flags decorate a hill in Malibu, Calif., on Sept. 9. (Photo: Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty Images)
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The Tribute in Light rises behind buildings adjacent to the World Trade Center complex and a reflecting pool at the National September 11 Memorial, on Sept. 8 in New York. The tribute, an art installation of 88 searchlights aiming skyward in two columns, is a remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
The Tribute in Light rises behind buildings adjacent to the World Trade Center complex and a reflecting pool at the National September 11 Memorial, on Sept. 8 in New York. The tribute, an art installation of 88 searchlights aiming skyward in two columns, is a remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. (Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP)
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Twin beams of light flash into the sky from The Tribute in Light display near the World Trade Center complex on Sept. 8 in New York City. The tribute, an art installation of 88 searchlights forming two columns, is a tribute to the people who died in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Twin beams of light flash into the sky from The Tribute in Light display near the World Trade Center complex on Sept. 8 in New York City. The tribute, an art installation of 88 searchlights forming two columns, is a tribute to the people who died in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP)
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Visitors to the National September 11 Memorial watch the Tribute in Light display.
Visitors to the National September 11 Memorial watch the Tribute in Light display. (Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP)
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Volunteer Judy Brant, left, stands before the Wall of Names section at the Flight 93 National Memorial on Monday, Sept. 8, near Shanksville, Pa.
Volunteer Judy Brant, left, stands before the Wall of Names section at the Flight 93 National Memorial on Monday, Sept. 8, near Shanksville, Pa. (Photo: John Rucosky, Tribune-Democrat, via AP)
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Fireworks launched from Hoboken, N.J., light up the sky over the One World Trade Center building on Sept. 7 in New York.
Fireworks launched from Hoboken, N.J., light up the sky over the One World Trade Center building on Sept. 7 in New York. (Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP)
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    • U.S. servicemembers observe a moment of silence during a ceremony marking the anniversary, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
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    • President Obama, left, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey participate in a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
    • Members of the Choctawhatchee High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps participate in a remembrance service in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
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    • A woman grieves at her husband's name at the South Tower Memorial Pool before the start of a service commemorating the victims.
    • Anthony DeBlase, left, and his mother, Anita, right, hold the paper as their niece, Alexandra, makes a rubbing of the name of James V. DeBlase during a memorial service held at the World Trade Center.
    • President Obama, left, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
    • A woman touches a rose at the Pentagon Memorial at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
    • A firefighter looks at a memorial mural outside the Engine Company 10 building near the World Trade Center in New York. On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 firefighters were killed in the terrorist attacks.
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    • Sam Pulia, a former police officer and mayor of Westchester, Ill., salutes the name of his cousin, firefighter Thomas Anthony Casoria, before the start of a memorial service at the South Tower Memorial Pool on Thursday. Casoria was killed in the South Tower.
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    • A rose decorates a name at the South Tower Memorial Pool.
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    • A Congressional Gold Medal honors victims of the terror attack in New York is displayed on Wednesday during a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the Emancipation Hall. The medal is the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress.
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    • Three thousand American flags decorate a hill in Malibu, Calif., on Sept. 9.
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    • Twin beams of light flash into the sky from The Tribute in Light display near the World Trade Center complex on Sept. 8 in New York City. The tribute, an art installation of 88 searchlights forming two columns, is a tribute to the people who died in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
    • Visitors to the National September 11 Memorial watch the Tribute in Light display.
    • Volunteer Judy Brant, left, stands before the Wall of Names section at the Flight 93 National Memorial on Monday, Sept. 8, near Shanksville, Pa.
    • Fireworks launched from Hoboken, N.J., light up the sky over the One World Trade Center building on Sept. 7 in New York.
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