9/11: How Did You Mark the 13th Anniversary?

It’s been 13 years since Americans watched in horror as terrorists pulled off a coordinated attack that claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people, erasing the Twin Towers from the New York skyline while leaving a portion of the Pentagon in shambles.

On this anniversary, observances have been set throughout the Tampa Bay area and the nation to remember those who died in New York, Washington, D.C., and in a Pennsylvania field. Local police and fire departments, especially, are taking time out to remember the fallen. More than 400 police officers and firefighters gave their lives in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001, according to the History channel.

As this time of remembrance continues, we want to hear from you Tampa Bay.

How are you marking this anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks? What do you remember most about that day in 2001? What lessons do you think we’ve learned? Share your thoughts and stories of remembrance by commenting below.

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Photo Credit: Members of the Sarasota Police Department held a memorial ceremony to honor the heroes of 9/11 on Thursday. Photo from the Sarasota Police Department Facebook page.