September 14th: The Day of Prayers for the 9/11 Victims

Days after the overwhelmingly traumatic events of September 11th 2001 a memorial service was held in the Washington National Cathedral to honour and pay tribute to the thousands of people who were killed or injured by the terrorist attacks. President Bush, numerous former presidents, and various national figures were present at September 14th's National Day of Prayer and Remembrance out of respect for the victims, family members and rescue workers.

One World Trade Center, New York

   When the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked, the USA felt ambushed and were left extremely vulnerable. The memorial service in Washington National Cathedral mourned the loss of so many people through patriotic and devotional songs and speeches from leaders of different religious groups. It was an opportunity for the world to stand still and just pay their respect to the victims of that fateful day. A similar service was held in Canada on September 14th in Parliament Hill, attracting masses of people commemorating the tragedy of 9/11.
   Since 2001's terrorist attacks, various tributes have been made to remember all that happened. For example, two tall beams of light were projected on the tenth anniversary in 2011, marking the place where the Twin Towers had once stood. Most recently, 2012 has seen the construction the the new One World Trade Center, and the New York City mayor has said: 

"We will rebuild. We're going to come out of this stronger than before, politically stronger, economically stronger. The skyline will be made whole again."

These inspirational words will bring hope to the citizens of the USA, and also people worldwide who were affected by the 9/11 attacks. The new construction shows the determination and strength of the USA, striving to recover from the tragic outcomes of terrorism. What do you think about the new building? Should the area remain as Ground Zero, or is it right to move on?