Names of 9 11 victims read aloud at memorials nationwide
On the first anniversary of the 9 11 attacks President Bush spoke from Ellis Island vowing to prevail and secure the nation while ceremonies at Ground Zero Pentagon and a field in Shanksville paused for a roll call of 2 801 dead and missing. The nation relived the tragedy as families mourned and united in resolve.
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Anniversary coverage and web extras for 9/11
Eastern Iowa observances and educational questions mark the anniversary with several features. The Gazette Online offers a look back at the Extra edition front pages from September 11, 2001, archived coverage, and links to past week stories plus audio and multimedia items.
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We are a living memorial memorialized on 9 11 commemoration
About 1000 Cedar Rapids area residents gathered on May's Island to mark the first anniversary of the 9 11 attacks. Mayor Paul Pate urged readers to remember the day as a seminal event that changed lives and called for a continued living memorial through daily acts. Cedar Rapids officials and school choirs participated, with tradition including bagpipes and an honor guard. About 1500 copies were handed out by KDAT.
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