Today people gathered together for the memorial service at Ground Zero, remembering September 11, 2001. While some were there to remember the love ones they lost ten years ago on this day, and others were there to remember just how far we have come since then, everyone there joined together to hear speakers, sing songs, and be part of moments of silence. Both Barack Obama and George W. Bush were there to speak, and witness the patriotic chants and songs that began in the crowd. A more formal part of the memorial service included the reading of names of almost 3,000 men and women that passed ten years ago, one of the many events showing remembrance for both the families and friends involved as well as the rest of the world watching. No matter how far away from the actual memorial site the visitors were, all took part in the six moments of silence to remember and recognize the six distinct tragedies that took place that day (hitting Tower 1, Tower 2, the Pentagon, the plane crash in Pennsylvania, and the fall of both towers). As flowers were left by names on the memorial and so many different people came together, the patriotism of New York and America was shown through this respectful memorial service at Ground Zero as we all remember and "Never Forget". The strength and resiliency of ordinary people was evident throughout the day.
http://news.yahoo.com/families-take-back-ground-zero-amid-sunshine-shadows.html
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