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Michelle Obamais one of many reflecting on Sept. 11, 2001, to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives.
The former first lady, 57,recounted the “uncertainty and anxiety” of that tragic day, which she spent with daughtersMalia, 23, andSasha, 20. Michelle posted photos to Instagram of herself and husbandBarack Obamacomforting survivors and families of those who died in the terror attacks, along with a heartfelt tribute.
She continued, “Each of us, if we were old enough at the time, has our own story from that day. It’s a snapshot — a time capsule — back to a different moment for all of us. For those who lost loved ones, it’s especially painful to relive. My heart goes out to all those for whom this wasn’t just a national tragedy, but a personal one.
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Barackshared a tribute of his ownto the survivors and victims of 9/11. “Today we honor the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who died on September 11, 2001, and even more who lost their lives in service to our country in the two decades since,” he began.
“We reaffirm our commitment to keep a sacred trust with their families — including the children who lost parents, and who have demonstrated such extraordinary resilience,” he continued. “But this anniversary is also about reflecting on what we’ve learned in the 20 years since that awful morning.”
ThePromised Landauthor went on to recognize the first responders and volunteers who stepped up in the country’s darkest hour, as well as those who’ve kept that spirit of unity alive throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen the same courage and selflessness on display again and again. We saw it a decade ago when, after years of persistence, our military brought justice to Osama bin Laden,” he wrote. “And we’re seeing it today — in the doctors and nurses, bone tired, doing what they can to save lives; the servicemembers, some of whom weren’t even born 20 years ago, putting themselves at risk to save Americans and help refugees find a better life; the first responders battling roaring fires and rising waters to bring families to safety. They represent what is best in America, and what can and should bring us together.
“9/11 reminded us how so many Americans give of themselves in extraordinary ways — not just in moments of great crisis, but every single day. Let’s never forget that, and let’s never take them for granted. #NeverForget911,” Barack concluded.
source: people.com
