Sept. 11, 2001
Nearly 3,000 people died that day.
Hundreds more have died since as a result of
illnesses sustained from that tragic day.
People are still dying from those illnesses 14 years later.
10,000 people suffered injuries – many very serious.
The cost to the hijackers for their attacks was roughly $500,000.
The damage they caused is valued at more than $3.3 trillion.
"One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice." - President George W. Bush