On September 11, 2011, business as usual at Yahoo! will pause for a Digital Moment of Silence to honor those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. At 8:26 a.m. ET, the moment the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center, normal service on the site will cease for one minute. During that time, Yahoo! will encourage visitors to reflect on the victims of the attack and to share their own stories about how 9/11 affected them. Visitors will also have the opportunity to donate to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Communities across the country will also be honoring those who were lost in the tragedy. Below is a list of how some areas plan to remember the fallen. If your city, town, neighborhood, or civic group is planning to hold a ceremony or a moment of silence to honor the day, share it with us.
New York City: The 9/11 Memorial will officially open on September 11 with a ceremony for victims' families at Ground Zero. The Memorial will then open to the public on the next day for visitors who reserved passes in advance. On September 10, Community Board 1 will hold Hands Across Lower Manhattan, an event open to all on the West Side Waterfront.
Washington, D.C.: Those who died in the attack at the Pentagon will be honored at a ceremony featuring 700 people, including family members of the deceased and members of the military. It will take place at the Pentagon Memorial, which opened in 2008.
Shanksville, Pennsylvania: A commemorative service to honor those who gave up their lives on Flight 93 will take place at 9:30 a.m. ET on September 11 at the Memorial Plaza. Musical tributes, wreath layings, and additional activities will continue throughout the afternoon.
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