9/11 Ceremony To Mark 25th Anniversary In Abington

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The township will hold a ceremony on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on America.

The township's fire and police departments will hold the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at War Memorial Island at 1001 Old York Road.

"We honor and remember the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the enduring spirit of our community," officials said.

On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaida terrorists hijacked four airplanes, flying two into New York City's World Trade Center and one into the Pentagon.

Passengers fought back on the fourth, United Flight 93, which crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The deadliest U.S. terror attack killed 2,977 victims.

Larger observances will be held at the three sites in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville.