Community rally honors 9/11 victims and local responders
Chaplain Gail notes 500 New York City firefighters and police officers died at the World Trade Center. Cedar Rapids continues protection by 145 firefighters, 200 police officers, and 117 Linn County sheriff deputies. Fire Chief Havlik calls 9/11 the worst firefighting loss. Police Chief Klappholzz recalls over 3,000 total deaths and US service members losses in terrorism. Commissioner Zahn says the nation is stronger and united. Only good can come from this. we will survive and excel.
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Corporations honor 9 11 as workers mark anniversary
Businesses across the country balanced work with remembrance on the ninth anniversary of the attacks. Companies allowed time for reflection and some offered time off while others held ceremonies, moments of silence, and distributed mementos like Liberty Bell pins and ribbons.
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Americans on high alert in U S as threats mount
On the anniversary of a major terrorist attack Americans at home and abroad faced heightened security. A ship with radioactive readings was ordered back to sea, suspicious powder envelopes appeared at U S missions, and military forces moved to Delta level with expanded patrols and air defenses. Vice President Cheney was relocated to a secret site amid tightened White House security.
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Global and U S commemorations mark first anniversary of 9 11 attacks
United States and foreign ceremonies honor victims a year after Sept 11 with memorials at the Pentagon Shanksville and Ground Zero. President Bush leads events and wreaths while officials and citizens observe moments of silence and bells. The Vatican UN and cities abroad also held tributes.
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