9/11 Tribute
On the twelfth anniversary of the horrific attacks in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania we give you an opportunity to read reaction over social media. This page will be updated with local and national personalities throughout the day.
President Barack Obama - "Today, we can honor those we lost by building a nation worthy of their memories." —President Obama on #PatriotDay"
Senator John Barrasso - "We will never forget the nearly 3,000 brave and innocent people killed in the September 11th attacks 12 years ago today."
Senator Mike Enzi - "9/11 will always be a day of somber remembrance, but it is also a reminder of how far we have come as a country. Let’s remember 9/11 & the sense of community, country and world that we felt. May lasting good come out of the chaos."
Sgt. Major Bryan Battaglia - "Since #september11, there have been 5,311 American troops & DoD Civilians killed in action & over 51,000 wounded in battle. #NeverForget"
Singer Lee Greenwood - "We will always remember #September11th and are always in prayer that we'll never have to endure another day like that."
Buffalo Bill's wide receiver Stevie Johnson - "A day to remember #september11 #NeverForget Salute our troops, service men & women here and abroad, and 1st responders. True heroes."
TV Personality Brooke Anderson - "I remember #september11 like was yesterday. Heart still aches 4 families who lost loved ones #AlwaysRemember"
UW coach Michael Petrino - "The players I get to work with today were between the ages of 6 and 10 twelve years ago. #9/11 #NeverForget
UW Coach Derek Sage - "I'll never forget where I was and what I was doing 12 years ago. Heavy hearts on this Sept 11. #9/11 #USA"
Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker - "9/11: We will never forget. May we honor those we lost not only through our words and memories but through our service and sacrifice."
St. Louis Blues hockey player David Backes - I was sitting at Lincoln Southeast High School when I heard about the terror attacks. Cousin is @FDNY, his engine responded#NeverForget"
YouNow Manager Danny Fratella - "I'm usually in a bad mood in the mornings, going school and all. This morning? Let's all just be thankful that we're alive. #September11"
Denver Broncos Shaun Phillips - "Say a prayer for all the 9 11 victims and the Families of everyone who was involved. Gone but never forgotten."
Wyoming Cowboys Sam Stratton - "Remember those that rushed up the stairs while everyone else was running down. Remember the families that will never be the same. 9/11/2001"
Singer Heather Headley - "Today...and always We won't forget... We'll remember..... #september11"
Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant - "9-11. All I could remember was seeing smoke coming up Suitland Parkway from the pentagon and praying that my Mom was ok at work."
13th and 21st U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld - "Thankful for the men and women in uniform who defend our freedoms, as we honor those Americans killed some 12 years ago. #September11"
Singer Alan Jackson - "We will never forget."
Actress Melissa Joan Hart - "We #neverforget but we do move on, rebuild and grow stronger!!! #GodblesstheUSA #911 #sept11 #beforeafter http://instagram.com/p/eGq4FWFHnC/"
Actor Ben Stiller - "Glad to be in NY on 9/11. Remembering all those who lost someone."
MTV star Maci Bookout - "keep all of the victims and their loved ones in your heart #neverforget #911 #OneNationUnderGod"
The Younger Brothers Band fiddle player Brooke Latka - God Bless the USA!!!!
Singer Demi Lovato - "We will never forget!"
Actor Dennis Leary - "10 yrs ago today. Greatest rescue in the history of the fire service. FDNY. Brave. Selfless. True. Paddy Brown. Timmy Higgins. John Moran. Just 3 of the 343 who gave their lives that day. Never forget. Always remember."
Actress Lea Michelle - "NYC is one of the most strong & beautiful places in the world. I feel so blessed & proud today to have been born and raised in this city, To all the families and people of New York affected by the tragedies of September 11th my thoughts and prayers go out to you."
Former Bronco and radio analyst Ed McCaffrey - "We hold close everyone who lost family, friends & co-workers on 9/11. Remember waking up in hospital from busted leg to this tragic news."
Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard - "#911 A Day we will Never forgot not cause of the actions but how we responded as a country!"
Wyoming Basketball player Josh Adams - "I'm tired, my head hurts & it's raining. BUT I WILL have a great day because I live in the greatest country in the world! #NeverForget911"
TV Host Ty Pennington - "Taking a moment today to remember #september11"
Rapper Diddy - "United We Stand as we Remember 9-11"
Actor William Shatner - "Taking a moment to remember those who lost their lives on this day."
Singer Kelly Rowland - "My thoughts and prayers are still with the families affected by 9/11."
TV Host Ellen DeGeneres - "Every year on this day, my heart goes out to all the people whose lives were changed forever. #Honor911"
Wyoming Cowboy Brett Smith - "God bless the victims and the families #USA"