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Messages of Gratitude Activity

1. Create a post with a thoughtful message expressing your gratitude to the heroes of 9/11.

2. Your message should:

Be respectful and sincere

Acknowledge specific acts of heroism or sacrifice

Express why their actions were meaningful

Include your personal reflection

3. You may add an image that represents the heroes you’re thanking (first responders, civilians, etc.)

4. Take time to read your classmates’ messages and leave supportive comments.

5. Remember this is a memorial activity - maintain a respectful tone throughout.

6. Offensive or "Funny" Posts will be DELETED.

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EXAMPLE POST: Message Title: Honoring the Heroes of 9/11

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EXAMPLE POST: Message Title: Honoring the Heroes of 9/11

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“I am deeply grateful to the firefighters, police officers, medical teams, and everyday citizens who risked and even gave their lives on September 11, 2001. Your courage to run into danger while others fled is an act of selflessness that will never be forgotten. Your sacrifice reminds us of the strength of unity, compassion, and bravery in the face of tragedy. I carry your memory with respect, and I will always remember that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when it matters most.”

Image Suggestion: 🧑‍🚒 Firefighter helmet, 🗽 Statue of Liberty, or 🇺🇸 American flag.

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Thank you to the 9/11 firefighters and everyone else who helped save people that day - kalia

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Ever since this tragedy event happened years ago ,even to this day , the people from that time still reminisce the painful memories. The One thing we don’t recall is the hero’s of 9/11 which are many such as Firefighters, Policeman, Soldiers, Doctors, and etc. by Adrian avalos.

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You risked your lives to save others, and went into the danger to get others out of it. We shall remember this day as a day of mourning and remembrance to appreciate the sacrifice you gave that day.-T.M

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Thank you to all the firefighters, officers, and other emergency people who made a big sacrifice. Their bravery will not be forgotten.

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We thank the 9/11 firefighters and anyone who helped for whoever risked / taken their lives on the never forgotten day, September 11, 2001. Despite the ruckus, you were brave enough during thi day, and with that have our respect.

-Alex

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Thank you so much to everyone who had to go through this tragic tragedy. To the firefighters thank you.

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Thank you to the 9/11 heroes for putting their lives at risk to save others while loosing and sacrificing their own lives. We are grateful for your service and hard work.

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I am very grateful for the firefighters, cops, paramedics and everyone else that had helped save the people they could. Rest in peace to all the lives lost and to those who lost their children or mother I’m deeply sorry for your loss.

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I am very grateful for the men and women who risked their life to save all the people who were in the plane that was hijacked that was crashed into the twin towers in New York on September 11,2001. They saved men, women and even children who could have ended their life at a young age. Half of these police officers and firefighters did pass away but they were heroes to many people. The way I saw these firefighters and police officers shows bravery, thoughtfulness, caring, risk taker, a hero. I am also grateful for the paramedics who helped save people’s health from the second hand smoke and being able to get it out of their lungs. I pray for those families who lost their loved ones in the 9/11 crash.

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Here lies the many people that died during 9/11

1. Fire fighters

2. Police officers

3. The ones who tried to help

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice wont be forgotten

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I just wanted to say thank you for everything you did. I know it was a really hard time, but you all worked so hard to help everyone you are all heroes.

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Thank you to all the amazing people that helped during the tragic events of 9/11 and may those who passed on live peacefully in there eternal rest

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I’m am deeply grateful to the police, firefighters, and the medical teams that risked their life saving others and I deeply respect your courage and determination to save the people that were injured I show my respect to all of the heroes that lost their life saving others during the 911.

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Thank you to the 9/11 firefighters, they have a very important job and must be brave to jump into a fire and risk their lives for others.

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Rest in eternal peace those who risked their lives to safe others, all respects to them. Thank you for keep on fighting when there is others who couldn’t.

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Remembering 9/11 heroes.

We honor the first responders who ran toward danger and the brave passengers of Flight 93 who sacrificed themselves to save others.

Their selfless courage showed the world the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable terror. We must never forget their sacrifice and the profound sense of unity that followed.

-Emanuel

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Thank you for saving people’s lives firefighters.

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I’d like to thank every first responder who put others before themselves and made sacrifices in order to ensure the safety of others.

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They risked there lives for people they didn’t even know rushed in saved people and allowed more people to escape the building thank you fire fighters

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Thank you to all the fire fighters that had to go through the 911 crisis, it was a stressful time for all of America, thank you for being there to save as many people as you could.

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Thank you for your sacrifice and for all the help you gave to the people who need you that day-Aura Rangel

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Thank you to everyone who helped during 9/11

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Thank you to everyone who helped during 9/11

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I give thanks to the firefighters that risked their own lives to save others during the attacks

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Thank you to all the first responders and civilians who risked their lives saving others that were harmed. Those who lives were lost rescuing others shall be remembered on this day. A tragic day that shall always be remembered. - Juliana Leandro

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Thank you to every firefighter, officer, and the hospitals for risking your lives and making the sacrifice to help

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im grateful that the paramedics where there at 9/11 because the paramedics where there to save the live of the injured and they tried to save as much lives as they could

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The citizens who helped first responders

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The citizens who helped first responders

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Thank you for risking your life to help others in need even if it wasn’t your job.

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I am thanking the 9/11 hero’s for all that they did that day and everyday since the incident. Even to this day there are people that have been affected by 9/11 and I hope they heal from the dreadful incidents that occurred.

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THank you to all the firefighter, police, medics, and other figures on risking their own life to save other peoples lives, and for that we remember them.

-F.S.

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Gratitude for first responders during 9/11

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Gratitude for first responders during 9/11

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The first responders were brave and are considered “our hero’s” during 9/11 and to this day. We are so grateful for all your doing during this catastrophic event. They are our hero’s because of all the people they saved and the sacrifices they had to make for others. Unfortunately some did not make it and we will forever thank them for their service. -Caroline

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This tragic day has been a horrible day for a lot of people 24 years ago. Many people that were kids back then are grown adults that were some very effected by this. And from that day to all of the heros that were there that day, protecting everyone even small children from this attack thank you.

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Thank you to all the helpers on 9/11 you guys risked your own lives to save other peoples lives. We will always remember what you did to save people. Thank you.

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I would like to say thanks to all of the hero’s on 9/11 who gave up their lives to try and help others. Even if their family would never get to see them again, they gave everything up to give everyone else a chance at life again.

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To the firefighters or lost there lives to save hundreds of life’s with such brave acts and physical capability to go up the World Trade Center stair case

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Bless all the emergency professionals that went and risked their lives in order to save others. To go into a practical life or death situation takes a lot of selflessness and bravery. A thank you isn’t enough to fill in the gaps of the lives lost or the terrifying experience, but I hope it can remind others that good does exist even in the situation of despair. The civilians who had no obligation to help other people but did, are our angels. They allowed themselves to make the effort to fight and save when they could barely save themselves. With that, thank you to everyone. Thank you for not only protecting, but also fighting for the cause of US. - Natalie v.

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Thank you to all the amazing people that helped during the tragic events of 9/11 and may those who passed on live peacefully in there eternal rest.

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Thank you so much for sacrificing your lives to save others. You people were the bravest and tried so hard to save everybody’s but yourselves.

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thank you to all the firefighters and cops who helped saved all the injured people and who tried to save everyone in the two falling building -Jeremiah

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On Tuesday 11 September 2001 suicide attackers seized US passenger jets and crashed them into two New York skyscrapers, killing thousands of people.

The attack remains one of the most traumatic events of the century, not only for Americans but also for the world.

What were the targets?

Four planes flying over the eastern US were seized simultaneously by small teams of hijackers.

They were then used as giant, guided missiles to crash into landmark buildings in New York and Washington.

Two planes struck the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York.

The first hit the North Tower at 08:46 Eastern Time (12:46 GMT). The second crashed into the South Tower at 09:03.

The buildings were set on fire, trapping people on the upper floors, and wreathing the city in smoke. In less than two hours, both 110-storey towers collapsed in massive clouds of dust.

At 09:37 the third plane destroyed the western face of the Pentagon - the giant headquarters of the US military just outside the nation's capital, Washington DC.

The fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania at 10:03 after passengers fought back. It is thought the hijackers had meant to attack the Capitol Building in Washington DC.

How many people died?

In all, 2,977 people (not counting the 19 hijackers) lost their lives, most of them in New York.

All 246 passengers and crew aboard the four planes were killed

At the Twin Towers, 2,606 people died - then or later of injuries

At the Pentagon, 125 people were killed

The youngest victim was two-year-old Christine Lee Hanson, who died on one of the planes with her parents Peter and Sue.

The oldest was 82-year-old Robert Norton, who was on another plane with his wife Jacqueline, en route to a wedding.

When the first plane struck, an estimated 17,400 people were in the towers. Nobody survived above the impact zone in the North Tower, but 18 managed to escape from the floors above the impact zone in the South Tower.

Citizens of 77 different countries were among the casualties. New York City lost 441 first responders.

Thousands of people were injured or later developed illnesses connected to the attacks, including firefighters who had worked in toxic debris.

Who were the attackers?

An Islamist extremist network called al-Qaeda planned the attacks from Afghanistan.

Led by Osama Bin Laden, al-Qaeda blamed the US and its allies for conflicts in the Muslim world.

Nineteen people carried out the hijackings, working in three teams of five and one of four (on the plane which crashed in Pennsylvania).

Each group included someone who had received pilot training. This was carried out at flying schools in the US itself.

Fifteen hijackers were Saudis like Bin Laden himself. Two were from the United Arab Emirates, one was from Egypt and one was from Lebanon.

How did the US respond?

Less than a month after the attacks, President George W Bush led an invasion of Afghanistan - supported by an international coalition - to eradicate al-Qaeda and hunt down Bin Laden.

However, it was not until 2011 that US troops finally located and killed Bin Laden in neighbouring Pakistan.

The alleged planner of the 9/11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, was arrested in Pakistan in 2003. He has been held in US custody at Guantanamo Bay since then, and is still awaiting trial.

Al-Qaeda still exists. It is strongest in Sub-Saharan Africa but even now has members inside Afghanistan.

US troops left Afghanistan this year after nearly 20 years, stoking fears from many that the Islamist network could make a comeback.

The legacy of 9/11

Flight safety was tightened around the world in the years following 9/11.

In the US, the Transportation Security Administration was created to beef up security at airports and on planes.

It took more than eight months to clean up "Ground Zero" - the site of the fallen Twin Towers.

A memorial and a museum now stands on the site, and buildings have risen up again, to a different design.

The completed centrepiece - One World Trade Center, or "Freedom Tower" - stands even higher (1,776ft (541m) than the original North Tower, which was 1,368ft.

Reconstruction at the Pentagon took just under a year, with staff back in their offices by August 2002.

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September 11 attacks: What happened on 9/11?

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How the devastating 2001 plane attacks on America unfolded and how they shaped our age.

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Thank you to all the people who risked and lost their lives through this tragic time. We now have a day where we honor them for their bravery. - Calista c.

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To our Fallen Heroes who has sacrificed to help others in the Twin Towers, that they will always be remembered no matter what. To those who have lost these Fallen Heroes, they will never be forgotten.

-Rey Esquivel (WEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!)

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thank you for risking everything and not giving up may you rest in eternal peace and happiness

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thank you to all of the firefighters that helped as many people as they could, they are truly angels-Jacob

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Thank you to all firefighters,cops and other emergency services who risked their own lives to save others your bravery will never go unnoticed.

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Thank you to the firefighters the were willing to risk their lives to save others that need help.

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Thanks to all those who helped on 9/11.

-Leo A.

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I’m thankful for all the police officers, firefighters, and soliders who risked their lives to save others during the event that occurred that day. I’m also thankful for the people on the other flight who took down the terrorist and saved many more peoples lives by keeping it. From doing more damage to the Octagon and by preventing the other plane from hitting somewhere else by, making it hit a field knowing their lives where going to end at that moment

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I just want to say thank you to the firefighters and police and other people that try to help the people that were suck in the twin towers becuase they putting their live at risk. So Thank you for help out the city and the city they love.

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On September 11, 2001, America was forever changed. That tragic day will always be remembered as the honor and value of life, those we loved and lost, our country’s resilience, and the strength of the American spirit.

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Thank you firefighters for saving life’s

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I thank my fallen and surviving firefighters

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I thank my fallen and surviving firefighters

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On September 11 we pause to honor and thank the courageous firefighters who ran toward unimaginable danger when others fled. Their selfless heroism and unwavering devotion to duty saved countless lives amid the chaos and devastation. We will never forget the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York who made the ultimate sacrifice that day, along with the countless others who continue to suffer from 9/11-related illnesses. Their bravery and legacy of service will forever be etched in our nation's memory, and are forever in our hearts.

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i am thankful for all the people that helped out with the 9/11 tragedy and feel sorry for the losses of our hero’s. In memory of all the hero’s, thank you.

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I have heard all these story’s about 9/11 and it was horrible, what happened but those firefighters, police and even civilians who stayed and helped these people who were trapped that was bravery. They saved as many people as they can and some even died saving anyone they can and we will not forget those people who lost their lives that day and those who survived. - Clarrisa

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Thank you to the people who saved people and went and risked their life for others

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Thank you to the people who saved people and went and risked their life for others

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A message of appreciation and gratitude for the Brave Women and Men who sacrificed their lives fearlessly for the victims. 

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A message of appreciation and gratitude for the Brave Women and Men who sacrificed their lives fearlessly for the victims. 

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I’m thankful for the police officers, fire fighters and everyone who risked their lives to save people and that even when they knew. They weren’t going to make it and still laid their lives done rest in eternal paradise. -Bernie

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Thank you so much for risking your lives to help rescue the people stuck inside the buildings and helping them get themselves together afterwards.

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Knowing what could happen, they still risked their health and own lives to save others in such a terrible catastrophe. We thank them for their bravery and hard work, saving and evacuating as many people as they possible could. -Val G

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thank you for everything you did.

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Very sad day but made our country stronger. Thanks to those who risked their own lives and being away from the their own family in hopes to reunite someone else with theirs. 

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Very sad day but made our country stronger. Thanks to those who risked their own lives and being away from the their own family in hopes to reunite someone else with theirs. 

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I am grateful for the millatary firefighters police officers and the nurses doing there best to help many injured and hurt people who bravely survived the 9/11 it was one of the most brutal events in world history i thank alll

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Thank you for all the hero’s who risked their lives to save others during the 9/11 tragedy. We are greatful for your service. I hope every family who lost a loved one knows they aren’t alone. 💕-Neela R

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We thank the 9/11 firefighters and anyone who helped for whoever risked / taken their lives on the never forgotten day, September 11, 2001. Despite the ruckus, you were brave enough during that day, and with that have our respect.

Gael Zuniga

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I’m really thankful for the hardworking men that sacrificed their lives for an act of heroism by helping the civilians affected by the 9/11,they are a truly inspiration for all the people that think that heroes doesn’t exist.

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I am very thankful for the heroes that helped out during 9/11. They put their own life’s at risk to help other people, I am very grateful for that.

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Thank you too all the firefighters and first responders for saving lives.

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I appreciate all they did for the people. They will always be remembered for their bravery and sacrifice, without them most people wouldn’t be here today.

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I am grateful for all the people who sacrificed their lives during the 9/11 attack.

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Thank you to all the heroes of 9/11. What you did on that day was incredible. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and everyone who helped showed so much bravery and kindness when it was needed the most. Even though it was a really scary and sad time, you all stepped up and put others before yourselves.

Your actions made a huge difference and showed what real brave looks like. Thank you for being true heroes.

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Thank you to the 9/11 firefighters for their courage, sacrifice, and for running toward danger when so many others were running away. - Olivia V

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To the people who sacrificed their lives to save other people no less important than themselves, we thank you so much. It takes a lot of courage and bravery to do something selfless, especially knowing you could probably lose your life in exchange for theirs.

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I wanna take the time out of my day to honor and give my deepest condolences and gratitude to those heroes who died saving others. That includes the paramedics, firefighters, police, military, and even regular civilians. Thank you for y’all’s bravery, dedication, courage, and loyalty to the people of America. - Rolando Martinez

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Thanks to all the firefights that had to go up a burning building to save lives and rescue others.-Ely

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I want to take the time to say thank you to all the heroes of 9/11. So many of you were brave enough and ran towards danger and risked your lives to help others, and that takes a lot of courage and sacrifice . Police officers, first responders, and everyone who helped. Your bravery and sacrifice meant and still means a lot today.

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Thank you to everyone who risked their lives during the September 11th attacks. -Francisco m

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thank you to all the people that sacrificed their lives on 9/11, may all the fallen rest in peace

-Johanna G.

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Thank you to all the firefighters who risked their lives to save others, and went out into danger rescuing others out of the rubble. “Honor those lost, recapture the spirit of unity, be vigilant. Never Forget Always Remember”

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Thank you to all the firefighters, officers, and other emergency people who made a big sacrifice. Their risks and bravery was the bet, and wont be forgotten.

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Honoring the heroes of 9/11 means remembering the bravery and sacrifice of first responders, firefighters, police officers, and ordinary people who risked or gave their lives to help others. Their courage and selflessness in the face of tragedy continue to inspire unity, resilience, and compassion. Their actions are a lasting reminder of the strength found in helping one another during the darkest times.

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Thank you to all the heroes who risked their lives to save the people that were in danger and injured during 9/11. If it weren’t for the fire fighters, polices, and ambulance service that helped save thousands of lives that day I wouldn’t know what today was going to look like. - D. H.

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Thank you to all the first responders for your sacrifice to protect the people and other from the tragedy

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Thank you to the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 8 paramedics that were at the scene risking their lives to save others.

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Thank you for your acts of kindness, bravery, and compassion on 9/11. Whether helping strangers, volunteering, or offering comfort, your selfless actions made a difference when it mattered most. Your spirit of unity and generosity continues to inspire.

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Thank you for the police and firefighters for helping the people in need. We will always remember this day on how they help people in need. I am deeply grateful for that so thank you for everything.

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Thank you to those 911 responders who helped during this tragedy. They saved lives and try there best to save everyone’s lives.

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9/11 was a tragic event that happened in 2001 and is apart of our history.Even though this event is as tragic as it was it brought people together and showed heroism in our people.A lot of different people helped out including firefighters,police,EMT, and even civilians itself.

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always bring respect and love to the the citizens, officers and firefighters who helped the people in the tragic situation. They had risk their own lives and safety, knowing the danger they would be in. They’ve showed the meaning of humanity to the world.

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Thank you to those people who responded to the call and took risks to help people, putting other people’s lives before their own.

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I want to thank the FireFighters for risking their lives for the people who were trapped inside the building.

You will always be remembered as a hero.

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I want to thank the heroes that heroically went into action in effort to save as many people as they could during the tragic events of 9/11. This displayed great bravery and heroism and we are all very thankful for your actions.

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I want to thank the hero’s that heroically went into action and their effort into trying to save the people who were trapped in the both buildings. It takes a lot of strength and courage for the officers and firefighters. Your bravery meant and still means everything today.

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thank you for saving lives during the 9/11

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Thank you for risking your lives to ensure the safety of others. Your acts of bravery and courage towards the event and those effected will never be forgotten and will be appreciated for years to come from family, friends, and even strangers.

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The world thanks the 9/11 hero’s on this day, we remember their sacrifices and the risks they took to save others despite the immense amount of danger.

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thank you to all the fireman who risked their life to save others and you won’t be forgotten we will remember all who lost their life that day, today

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i love you you guys saved so many and lost so many during that hard time you never quit thank you fire fighters

-Malachi White

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Thank you to the first responders of 9/11 for risking your lives to save as many lives as possible, thank you for your heroism.