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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2021
Page
1
On the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 attacks a global reflection widens. Memorials honor victims and first responders while nations review security, resilience, and unity amid memories of the day.
Nearly 3 000 people were killed in the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington. Aiken residents recall where they were and how they learned of the events as families sought connection and comfort. Rick Osbon, mayor of Aiken, recalls the shock and the day’s toll on workers and friends, with Millbrook Baptist opening for prayer as the community processed the tragedy.
A Savannah River National Laboratory robotics specialist volunteered for Ground Zero recovery, supplying remote handling cameras and probes. He described rapid northward police escorts and a convoy of 35 escort vehicles guiding them to the World Trade Center site.
Sally Griffis, a veteran in comforting military families, recalls joining Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors after the 9 11 attacks. The West Texas native moved to Aiken in 2015 and long has supported grieving relatives, including those of William Griffis, a Marine killed in Vietnam. Griffis emphasizes the importance of listening ears and care provided by Red Cross Salvation Army churches and volunteers.
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