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HAMMONTON—Wednesday, September 11 marks the 23rd anniversary of the tragic attack on America. On that fateful day, more than 3,000 lives were lost, including more than 750 New Jersey residents.
Several communities across the Garden State will commemorate that day with solemn observations of remembrance. Locally one organization continues their annual observation started on September 11, 2002.
Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 has been displaying red, white and blue lights on the exterior of their building each year on September 11 since the attacks in 2001. The company’s yearly acknowledgment of that day is more than an annual memorial.
“Our simple display serves as a powerful visual tribute, helping to honor and remember. It engages the community, fosters reflection and preserves the memory of those affected. For the 25th anniversary in 2026 we plan to once again host the full-scale drive through display,” Lt. Joe Lizza said.
The period following the attacks of September 11 was marked by increased displays of patriotism in the US. The antiterrorism bill passed in October 2001 was named the PATRIOT Act. Congress declared September 11 Patriots’ Day in December of 2001.
Several moments of silence historically occur on Patriots’ Day including the following:
8:46 a.m. - Moment of silence (observance of time AA Flight 11 struck North Tower)
9:03 a.m. - Moment of silence (observance of time UA Flight 175 struck South Tower)
9:37 a.m. - Moment of silence (observance of time AA Flight 77 struck the Pentagon)
9:59 a.m. - Moment of silence (observance of time of fall of the South Tower)
10:03 a.m. - Moment of silence (observance of time UA Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville
10:28 a.m. - Moment of silence (observance of time of fall of the North Tower)
In 2002, 9 out of 10 Americans classified international terrorism as a critical threat to the
United States. As of 2022, a survey by Pew Research had reported that number had declined significantly to 6 out of 10 Americans.
The events of September 11, 2001, have left an indelible mark in the memories of many in the country. In a 2022 Pew Research poll, 93 percent of Americans 30 and older say they still remember exactly where they were on September 11, 2001.
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