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9/11 memorial events mark 10th anniversary

Commemorations of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks take place at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Security forces are also on alert to possible threats.

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Sept. 10, 2011

Mementos are left in honor of those who died on United Flight 93 at the newly unveiled memorial at the crash site outside Shanksville, Pa. Thousands attended the dedication of a new national park, one day before the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

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Security officers watch over the proceedings outside Shanksville. The National Park Service has spent $52 million on the new park, with $32 million in public funding and $20 million from private donations. However, 10 years later, the park is unfinished.

Sept. 10, 2011

Security officers watch over the proceedings outside Shanksville. The National Park Service has spent $52 million on the new park, with $32 million in public funding and $20 million from private donations. However, 10 years later, the park is unfinished.

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The Harbert family from Hagerstown, Md. — Justin and Susanne with their children, from bottom left, Juliana, 3, Liam, 8, and Adam, 11 — at the Flight 93 memorial’s dedication. Justin Harbert said he brought his family to the ceremony because he felt it was important for his children to witness history.

Sept. 10, 2011

The Harbert family from Hagerstown, Md. — Justin and Susanne with their children, from bottom left, Juliana, 3, Liam, 8, and Adam, 11 — at the Flight 93 memorial’s dedication. Justin Harbert said he brought his family to the ceremony because he felt it was important for his children to witness history.

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Former presidents George W. Bush, with former first lady Laura Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the ceremony outside Shanksville, Pa.

Sept. 10, 2011

Former presidents George W. Bush, with former first lady Laura Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the ceremony outside Shanksville, Pa.

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Crowds overflow onto a nearby hillside at the Flight 93 memorial’s dedication outside Shanksville, Pa. More than 1 million people have visited the crash site during the past 10 years.

Sept. 10, 2011

Crowds overflow onto a nearby hillside at the Flight 93 memorial’s dedication outside Shanksville, Pa. More than 1 million people have visited the crash site during the past 10 years.

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Arlene Zeleznikar, of McLean, is a retired United flight attendant who knew the crew that died on Flight 93.

Sept. 10, 2011

Arlene Zeleznikar, of McLean, is a retired United flight attendant who knew the crew that died on Flight 93.

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A National Park Service officer holds down a tarp covering the wall of names at the unveiling of the Flight 93 memorial before it is shown to the families.

Sept. 10, 2011

A National Park Service officer holds down a tarp covering the wall of names at the unveiling of the Flight 93 memorial before it is shown to the families.

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

Former president Bill Clinton, left, second lady Jill Biden and Vice President Biden examine the newly dedicated memorial.

Sept. 10, 2011

Former president Bill Clinton, left, second lady Jill Biden and Vice President Biden examine the newly dedicated memorial.

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Family and friends of the Flight 93 victims attend the memorial ceremony. The bereaved family members said the expansive new memorial was a fitting tribute to their loss.

Sept. 10, 2011

Family and friends of the Flight 93 victims attend the memorial ceremony. The bereaved family members said the expansive new memorial was a fitting tribute to their loss.

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A man salutes during the ceremony. “With their brave decision they launched the first counteroffensive in the war on terror,” former president George W. Bush said at the ceremony. “Americans are alive today because the passengers and crew of Flight 93 chose to act, and we will forever be grateful.”

Sept. 10, 2011

A man salutes during the ceremony. “With their brave decision they launched the first counteroffensive in the war on terror,” former president George W. Bush said at the ceremony. “Americans are alive today because the passengers and crew of Flight 93 chose to act, and we will forever be grateful.”

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

Singer Sarah McLachlan acknowledges a standing ovation after performing the song 'In the Arms of an Angel” at the dedication ceremony outside Shanksville, Pa.

Sept. 10, 2011

Singer Sarah McLachlan acknowledges a standing ovation after performing the song "In the Arms of an Angel” at the dedication ceremony outside Shanksville, Pa.

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

Family members of the Flight 93 victims said they hoped the needed extra funding could be found quickly to complete the memorial, despite the belt-tightening across government and households.

Sept. 10, 2011

Family members of the Flight 93 victims said they hoped the needed extra funding could be found quickly to complete the memorial, despite the belt-tightening across government and households.

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

Patrick Donoghue of Glenmoore, Pa., stands arms akimbo during a moment of silence at the ceremony in Shanksville.

Sept. 10, 2011

Patrick Donoghue of Glenmoore, Pa., stands arms akimbo during a moment of silence at the ceremony in Shanksville.

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Hannah Kingera, 14, from Boswell, Pa., came with her family to pay respects for those lost on Flight 93.

Sept. 10, 2011

Hannah Kingera, 14, from Boswell, Pa., came with her family to pay respects for those lost on Flight 93.

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

Three-year-old Lyra Nacke’s uncle, Louis J. Nacke II, was among the 40 passengers and crew members killed on Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sept. 10, 2011

Three-year-old Lyra Nacke’s uncle, Louis J. Nacke II, was among the 40 passengers and crew members killed on Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001.

Michael S. Williamson / The Washington Post

White House staffers Meg McLaughlin and Ben Milikovski help put together emergency kits at a service event in Washington to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

Sept. 10, 2011

White House staffers Meg McLaughlin and Ben Milikovski help put together emergency kits at a service event in Washington to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

Bill O'Leary / The Washington Post

White House staffers and other volunteers assemble scarves out of bolts of felt for the homeless as they work at a service event to commemorate 9/11 victims.

Sept. 10, 2011

White House staffers and other volunteers assemble scarves out of bolts of felt for the homeless as they work at a service event to commemorate 9/11 victims.

Bill O'Leary / The Washington Post

President Obama hugs a visitor as he and first lady Michelle Obama visit Arlington National Cemetery.

Sept. 10, 2011

President Obama hugs a visitor as he and first lady Michelle Obama visit Arlington National Cemetery.

Joshua Roberts / Reuters

Clint Sisson, left, Kristine Darvin and Tom Mcknight participate in Hands Across Lower Manhattan, an event held to promote inclusiveness and commemorate the attacks on the World Trade Center a decade ago.

Sept. 10, 2011

Clint Sisson, left, Kristine Darvin and Tom Mcknight participate in Hands Across Lower Manhattan, an event held to promote inclusiveness and commemorate the attacks on the World Trade Center a decade ago.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Melissa Giles of Sparta, N.J., etches the name of her uncle, a victim of 9/11, with the help of her husband, Damian Giles, at the Empty Sky memorial at Jersey City's Liberty State Park.

Sept. 10, 2011

Melissa Giles of Sparta, N.J., etches the name of her uncle, a victim of 9/11, with the help of her husband, Damian Giles, at the Empty Sky memorial at Jersey City's Liberty State Park.

Tom Fox / Dallas Morning News via AP

Reflected in the wall of names, the color guard stands at the Empty Sky memorial entrance in Jersey City. The memorial is in remembrance of the 746 people from New Jersey who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Sept. 10, 2011

Reflected in the wall of names, the color guard stands at the Empty Sky memorial entrance in Jersey City. The memorial is in remembrance of the 746 people from New Jersey who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Tom Fox / Dallas Morning News via AP

Flags are carried into St. Patrick's Cathedral during a ceremony to honor New York firefighters killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center.

Sept. 10, 2011

Flags are carried into St. Patrick's Cathedral during a ceremony to honor New York firefighters killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center.

Seth Wenig / Pool

A flag is unfurling on One World Trade Center overlooking the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York. Ceremonies were scheduled to be held at the site on Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the United States.

Sept. 10, 2011

A flag is unfurling on One World Trade Center overlooking the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York. Ceremonies were scheduled to be held at the site on Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the United States.

Matt Rourke / AP

Workmen take their hard hats off during the playing of the national anthem after unfurling a flag at One World Trade Center. Ceremonies were scheduled to be held at the site on Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the United States.

Sept. 10, 2011

Workmen take their hard hats off during the playing of the national anthem after unfurling a flag at One World Trade Center. Ceremonies were scheduled to be held at the site on Sunday for the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the United States.

Matt Rourke / AP

Work continues at Ground Zero.

Sept. 9, 2011

Work continues at Ground Zero.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Ground Zero is a busy construction site.

Sept. 9, 2011

Ground Zero is a busy construction site.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

A police officer stands near the memorial site in Manhattan.

Sept. 9, 2011

A police officer stands near the memorial site in Manhattan.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Workers scrub the memorial waterfall pool in Manhattan.

Sept. 10, 2011

Workers scrub the memorial waterfall pool in Manhattan.

Mark Lennihan / AP

Ribbons of remembrance are on display at a temporary public art exhibit at St. Paul's Chapel near Ground Zero.

Sept. 9, 2011

Ribbons of remembrance are on display at a temporary public art exhibit at St. Paul's Chapel near Ground Zero.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Messages are written on ribbons at a temporary public art exhibit at St. Paul's Chapel near Ground Zero.

Sept. 9, 2011

Messages are written on ribbons at a temporary public art exhibit at St. Paul's Chapel near Ground Zero.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Thomas Mazzola of New York has body art done in tribute to the somber anniversary.

Sept. 9, 2011

Thomas Mazzola of New York has body art done in tribute to the somber anniversary.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

A New York police officer examines a truck amid heightened security after news of a credible terrorist threat.

Sept. 9, 2011

A New York police officer examines a truck amid heightened security after news of a credible terrorist threat.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

A procession of officers from across the United States and Canada ended with a service at the Police Memorial in New York.

Sept. 9, 2011

A procession of officers from across the United States and Canada ended with a service at the Police Memorial in New York.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Officers participate in a service at the Police Memorial in New York.

Sept. 9, 2011

Officers participate in a service at the Police Memorial in New York.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Army Chaplain Kenneth Williams walks the grounds at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington.

Sept. 9, 2011

Army Chaplain Kenneth Williams walks the grounds at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington.

Bonnie Jo Mount / The Washington Post

The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea pays tribute at the New York Fire Department memorial wall in New York.

Sept. 9, 2011

The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea pays tribute at the New York Fire Department memorial wall in New York.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea meet New York firefighters.

Sept. 9, 2011

The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea meet New York firefighters.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Bill Hausheer, at the memorial for New York firefighters, said his relative died in the South Tower.

Sept. 9, 2011

Bill Hausheer, at the memorial for New York firefighters, said his relative died in the South Tower.

Carol Guzy / The Washington Post

Police officers ride the shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central Station, keeping a watchful eye for suspicious activity.

Sept. 9, 2011

Police officers ride the shuttle between Times Square and Grand Central Station, keeping a watchful eye for suspicious activity.

Mary Altaffer / AP

U.S. Coast Guard seaman Robert Martin stands on the deck of a response boat patrolling in Elliott Bay near Seattle.

Sept. 9, 2011

U.S. Coast Guard seaman Robert Martin stands on the deck of a response boat patrolling in Elliott Bay near Seattle.

Ted S. Warren / AP

Joseph Lilore, 10, and Keith Bukowski make their way through a sea of balloons awaiting a Sept. 11 ceremony at Lyndhurst Town Park in New Jersey. Joseph was a newborn when his father, Craig Lilore, died at the World Trade Center.

Sept. 10, 2011

Joseph Lilore, 10, and Keith Bukowski make their way through a sea of balloons awaiting a Sept. 11 ceremony at Lyndhurst Town Park in New Jersey. Joseph was a newborn when his father, Craig Lilore, died at the World Trade Center.

Julio Cortez / AP

Chase Statkevicus, 9, of North Carolina visits Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, Conn., during a service in honor of the 152 people with ties to Connecticut who died in the attacks. Chase's father, Derek James Statkevicus, died at the World Trade Center.

Sept. 8, 2011

Chase Statkevicus, 9, of North Carolina visits Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, Conn., during a service in honor of the 152 people with ties to Connecticut who died in the attacks. Chase's father, Derek James Statkevicus, died at the World Trade Center.

Jessica Hill / AP

Judy and Bob Poore place a flag at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia in memory of their friend Ann Ransom, who died in the attacks.

Sept. 10, 2011

Judy and Bob Poore place a flag at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia in memory of their friend Ann Ransom, who died in the attacks.

David Tulis / AP

Former president George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Pentagon to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks. Behind Bush, from left, are former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Joyce Rumsfeld, Deborah Mullen and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

Sept. 10, 2011

Former president George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Pentagon to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks. Behind Bush, from left, are former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Joyce Rumsfeld, Deborah Mullen and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

Charles Dharapak / AP

Foot traffic is heavy around Ground Zero as the anniversary nears.

Sept. 9, 2011

Foot traffic is heavy around Ground Zero as the anniversary nears.

Oded Balilty / AP

Outside the convention center in North Charleston, S.C., firetruck ladders hold an American flag aloft. Hundreds of people attended a memorial service inside the convention center.

Sept. 9, 2011

Outside the convention center in North Charleston, S.C., firetruck ladders hold an American flag aloft. Hundreds of people attended a memorial service inside the convention center.

Bruce Smith / AP

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