"Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed will join dignitaries and politicians at commemorations Thursday in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Others choose to mark the day at more intimate gatherings. James Lynch, who lost his father, Robert Lynch, during the World Trade Center attack, said he and his family will attend a ceremony near their hometown in New Jersey before spending the day at the beach."
"The remembrances are being held during a time of increased political tensions. The 9/11 anniversary, often promoted as a day of national unity, comes a day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at a college in Utah. The reading of names and moments of silence Kirk's killing is expected to prompt additional security measures around the 9/11 anniversary ceremony at the World Trade Center site in New York, authorities said. At ground zero in lower Manhattan, the names of the attack victims will be read aloud by family and loved ones in a ceremony attended by Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance."
Americans observe the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and intimate gatherings. Loved ones of nearly 3,000 victims will join commemorations in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Family members who lost relatives attend local ceremonies and participate in volunteer events while also seeking personal moments of reflection. Readings of victims' names and moments of silence will mark the times of the hijackings and tower collapses. The anniversary occurs amid heightened political tensions and recent shootings, prompting added security at the World Trade Center ceremony attended by Vice President JD Vance. At the Pentagon, 184 service members and civilians killed will be honored.
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