American Airlines Flight Attendant Betty Ong was the first to report a 9/11 hijacking, moments before her plane hit the World Trade Center. Her family honors her legacy with acts of kindness.
"It feels like it was yesterday in some ways, and in other ways it feels like it's been forever," said Joe Ditmarr, who was on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center's south tower on Sept. 11th, 2001.
The Tribute in Light will take place after all, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York State will provide the support needed to set up the art installation.
The annual Tribute in Light to commemorate victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks will not shine over New York City this year.
The U.S. marked the 15th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday, with a moment of silence marking the instant when a hijacked plane crashed and revealed that the deadliest terror attack on American soil was underway.
What unites all of the different people who visit the 9/11 Memorial is the pain that still pierces our hearts, and the sorrow that comes with that day 15 years ago that changed our lives forever.