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Bells will toll and tears will flow as the nation marks a dark day in sorrowful yet hopeful ceremonies.

Fourteen years ago today, terrorists hijacked passenger planes and rammed two into New York City's World Trade Center, and a third one into the Pentagon in Washington.

A fourth jetliner crash-landed on an empty field in Pennsylvania.

By the time the carnage was over, terrorists had killed 2,977 people in one of the deadliest attacks on American soil.

People, buildings and planes fell from the sky. Terrified strangers became friends as Americans united on a day that changed the world forever.



Today, like every other anniversary after it happened , a resilient nation will look forward to the future, but remember the past.

Here are the main events that will pay tribute to the many lives lost on September 11, 2001:


GROUND ZERO


At the World Trade Center, where most of the victims were, bagpipers and drummers will provide solemn tunes to accompany the ceremony.

The names of the dead will echo as those gathered read them out and mark moments of silence at the specific times when the planes struck and the towers tumbled.

The first plane hit the north tower at 8:46 a.m. The second one struck at 9:03 a.m.

In this attack, 2,753 people died when terrorists intentionally crashed American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 in the north and south towers.

Of those who perished in these attacks and the collapse of the towers, more than 300 were firefighters who ran into the building while others rushed out.

Dozens more were police officers.


PENNSYLVANIA


Hundreds of miles away, a passenger jetliner crashed near Shanksville at 10:03 a.m.

Crowds will mark a moment of silence at that exact time and read out the names of the victims.

Forty passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93 died when the plane crashed into the field. It is believed that the hijackers crashed the plane in that location, rather than their unknown target after the passengers and crew attempted to retake control of the flight deck.


PENTAGON


At sunrise a flag will be unfurled over the side of the Pentagon.

Shortly after, a private memorial ceremony will include wreath laying and remarks by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. It will be attended by relatives of the victims.

At the White House, President Barack Obama will observe a moment of silence on the south lawn to mark the anniversary of the attacks. He is also scheduled to visit Fort Meade in Maryland, where he will talk with troops and express his appreciation.

"The President very much values face time with troops -- listening, asking, and answering questions, and he looks forward to taking time on the anniversary of 9/11 to engage directly with service members," Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said.

At the Pentagon, 184 people were killed when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. It struck at 9:37 a.m.

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/11/us/september-11-anniversary/

9/11 Anniversary 2015: Quotes From Sept. 11, 2001, Attacks And After

"Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me.' " -- President George W. Bush on Sept. 11, 2001.

"This mass terrorism is the new evil in our world today. It is perpetrated by fanatics who are utterly indifferent to the sanctity of human life, and we, the democracies of this world, are going to have to come together and fight it together." -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Sept. 11, 2001.

"Commending the victims to almighty God's mercy, I implore his strength upon all involved in rescue efforts and in caring for the survivors." -- Pope John Paul II on Sept. 11, 2001.

“Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge -- huge structures collapsing have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger. These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.” --President George W. Bush on Sept. 11, 2001.

“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” -- Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in 2002.

“Remember the hours after Sept. 11 when we came together as one ... It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” -- Then-U.S. Sen. John Kerry in 2004.

http://www.ibtimes.com/911-anniversary-2015-quotes-sept-11-2001-attacks-after-2090228

Rainbow appears from World Trade Center on eve of 9/11

This particular rainbow meant more to New Yorkers than just a beautiful arch that graces the sky after it rains.

The colorful image appeared to be coming from One World Trade Center on the eve of the 14th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/09/10/photos-rainbow-appears-world-trade-center-eve-911-anniversary/72043352/

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GodsMercy1:
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” -- Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in 2002.

Truer words have never been spoken!!

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Truer words have never been spoken!!

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Men of the Nigerian Army have besieged Walter Carrington Crescent in Lagos.

The area which is popular because it houses the American, British, Indian, France, German, Spain, Lebanon and other embassies in Nigeria, is said to be on standstill as soldiers are presently manning the location.


Presently, Ozumba Mbadiwe which is the road leading to the location is experiencing massive traffic. This is because no vehicle is allowed into the street. The Army have not disclosed why they are there, but Nigerians around the area have been speculating in low tone that it’s due to a boko haram threat. Officially, the reason for their action is still unknown.