The 24th anniversary of 9/11: Letters to the Editor Sept. 13, 2025

Grace, kindness and understanding was what followed seeing our first responders and other citizens rush to save whoever they could under the horror of extraordinary terrorism on 9/11 (“9/11, 24 Years On,” Editorial, Sept.11).Now, I don’t see grace.

I see political figures justifying horrific acts of violence, people politicizing shootings and some making thought crimes a good reason for assassination.On 9/11, I implore my neighbors to remember that we are Americans who can come together and be decent to each other.Maybe, just maybe, we don’t even need a catastrophic event that kills thousands to remember that.Rachel CohenLafayette, Colo.9/11 has become a day “to never forget” — but.

unfortunately, many young people born after the horrific tragedy do not really know what took place.They should be taught that 9/11 was no accident, it was a well-planned-out terror attack on the United States.The day has become a commemoration for those whose lives were lost — both innocent victims and first responders.Phyllis HochbergQueensI’m greatly troubled by the those who believe we must move on — that there is still too much talk of 9/11 after 24 years.

We lost thousands of good people that day, and many are still dying from the effects.The attack resulted in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where many of our men and women died fighting terrorism.How can we forget?Future generations need to know what happened on that evil day.

When we disregard history, we are doomed to repeat it.Frederick Bedell Jr.Bellerose9/11 is a red flag that warns us to be cautious and to never forget what those who seek to destroy our country are all about.It serves as a reminder that hatred encourages its followers to raise their fists and continue on their mission of death and destruction.We must all listen and take heed.S.P.

HershLawrenceDespite monumental tragedy on 9/11, New York City moved into the future and changed the meaning of resilience forever.Additionally, the smal...