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Peoria man recalls terrifying first day

Evan Greenwald will never forget his first day of work at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J.

Greenwald’s first shift as a hospital emergency medical technician occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, the day of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States.

Posted: September 11
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Ahwatukee firefighter recalls 9/11 experience

When Ahwatukee Foothills resident and fire Capt. Derrick Johnson saw the news on Sept. 11, 2001 and watched the twin towers fall, he knew he would be one of the firefighters asked to go search for survivors.
- Posted: September 11
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- Firefighter, Vice Presidents Of The United States, Derrick Johnson
Forgiveness echoes through 9/11 services

For religious leaders throughout the West Valley, messages to their congregations 10 years after the tragedies on 9/11 will focus on healing and forgiveness, as well as remembrance of those hurt by the events. The Rev. Jon Ierley, the senior pastor at Willowbrook United Methodist Church, said he will use an example of two close friends of his who went through a very difficult experience, and after 30 years of pain, found that forgiveness was their only way to release the pain.
- Posted: September 11
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Students offer words of thanks to Surprise first responders

A generation of children who were not alive to experience the events of Sept. 11, 2001, are learning more about a piece of history that gripped a nation.
- Posted: September 10
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Growing up post-9/11: Coming out from under a shadow

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, is one that is forever etched in my memory. Shortly after 7 a.m., my mother woke me - not in a gentle way, but in a sort of panic.
- Posted: September 10
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- September 11 Attacks, Islamic Terrorism, Islam
Retired NYPD detective reflects on 9/11

Luis Alicea recalled the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as a beautiful scene, full of clear skies, sunshine and a cool breeze that turned eerily surreal in a matter of hours.
- Posted: September 10
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Designers: 9/11 memorial's focus is inclusion, not controversy

PHOENIX – Eddie Jones’ favorite phrase on the 9/11 memorial he helped design reads, “You don’t win battles of terrorism with more battles.” It’s just one passage among hundreds that the designers and memorial commmision researched for six months.
- Posted: September 10
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How do you tell a child about 9/11?

Devastating. Unbelievable. Unhappy. Disturbing. Confused.
- Posted: September 09
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- September 11 Attacks, History Of The United States, Islamic Terrorism
Local events commemorate 9/11 attacks

All Saints of Desert
- Posted: September 09
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Local events commemorate 9/11 attacks

All Saints of Desert
- Posted: September 09
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Panel explores American foreign, domestic relations since 9/11

A decade after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Americans still have a lot to learn about their own nation’s foreign policy and the Islamic religion, according to a panel discussion hosted Thursday by the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State University.
- Posted: September 09
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Putting the events of 9/11 into perspective

Everything fades with time, especially memories and emotions.
- Posted: September 09
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- Kyrene School District, Ahwatukee Phoenix Arizona, Arizona
Mormon youth honor 9/11 victims with annual flag display

For nine years, teenagers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Ahwatukee Foothills have worked together to remind the community of those who were lost during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, by posting more than 100 American flags along the Warner-Elliot Loop for a 24-hour period.
- Posted: September 09
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- Religion_belief, Ahwatukee Phoenix Arizona, United States
Coming out from under a shadow

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, is one that is forever etched in my memory. Shortly after 7 a.m., my mother woke me — not in a gentle way, but in a sort of panic.
- Posted: September 09
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Southwest Ambulance remembers 10th anniversary of Sept. 11

Ten years after Sept. 11, Southwest Ambulance continues to remember the events that changed our country, and that took the lives of so many, including those of first responder brothers and sisters.
- Posted: September 08
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9/11 anniversary events

Day of Remembrance
- Posted: September 08
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D-backs to bring back ‘01 stars for celebration

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that former Managing General Partner Jerry Colangelo, former executives Rich Dozer and Joe Garagiola, Jr., former manager Bob Brenly, Glen Sherlock and former coach Bob Welch, as well as 32 players from the D-backs' 2001 World Series team, are scheduled to return for World Championship Reunion Weekend, presented by Gila River Casinos, Sept. 9-11 at Chase Field.
- Posted: September 08
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- Major League Baseball, Baseball, Sports In The United States
Valley's Muslim community didn't shrink from 9/11 questions - far from it

Aneesah Nadir confesses she was a “nervous wreck” when her daughter Zarinah and friends chose to go to school on Sept. 11, 2001, dressed as always in the hijab, the traditional apparel of observant Muslim females. She feared the terrorist attacks on the East Coast that morning made them targets for ugly remarks or harassment.
- Posted: September 07
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PUSD marks anniversary of 9/11 with commemorative events

K-12 schools in the Peoria Unified School District will remember that fateful day, 10 years ago when the nation was under attack, with 9/11 commemoration events throughout the district.
- Posted: September 07
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DV to host all-day 9/11 memorial event

Mark Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers are hosting a 9/11 anniversary event that is open to the public. It will take place in the ceramics room at DV, 16440 S. 32nd St., on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Posted: September 06
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- History Of The United States, Islamic Terrorism, September 11 Attacks
Brother of Sikh murdered after 9/11 educates community

Four days after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered in front of his Mesa gas station simply because he wore a turban.
- Posted: September 06
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Ahwatukee high schools offering local businesses sponsorships for this year's 9/11 ‘Tukee Bowl

Each year the ‘Tukee Bowl features the Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista football teams in a one night "winner-takes-bragging-rights" game that brings the community together.
- Posted: September 06
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- Mountain Pointe High School, Desert Vista High School, Ahwatukee Phoenix Arizona
Healing Field honors victims of 9/11

Organizing and helping put up close to 3,000 American flags at Tempe Beach Park each year around Sept. 11 is a daunting task, but it's one Ahwatukee Foothills resident Mark Poisson does happily. His inspiration is the response from visitors each year who come to visit the Healing Fields.
- Posted: September 06
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- September 11 Attacks, Sim On Denis Poisson, Mathematics
Ahwatukee Bowl helps to remember 9/11

The Ahwatukee Bowl is in line for a new name that corresponds with 9/11.
- Posted: September 02
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- Geography Of Arizona, Arizona, Mountain Pointe High School
Maricopa Community Colleges participate in National Preparedness Month

It has been 10 years since the events of 9/11, and this September, the Maricopa Community Colleges will mark the anniversary by participating in National Preparedness Month (NPM), an event that was founded after 9/11 to increase preparedness levels across the United States.
- Posted: September 01
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- North Central Association Of Colleges And Schools, Consortium For North American Higher Education Collaboration, United States
World Trade Center beam at Gilbert memorial launches 9/11 tributes

An eight-foot structural beam from the World Trade Center was placed in a Gilbert memorial Monday, marking the beginning of local tributes in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
- Posted: August 23
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Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

Names of 9/11 victims are printed inside bowls. Honaker made ten bowls and printed 330 names in each bowls. Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers hosted a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

Students watch a 9/11 slideshow as fellow Desert Vista High School student volunteers and Desert Vista teacher Mark Honaker host a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

Desert Vista students portray injuried victims of 9/11 and firefighters trying to escape through stairways. Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers hosted a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

Desert Vista teacher Mark Honaker works on a bowl as students visit his made-over ceramics room. Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers hosted a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

Desert Vista sophomore Ivy Richey 15, prints the name of a 9/11 victim inside a bowl that Desert Vista teacher Mark Honaker made. Students were given names of victims to imprint in the bowl. Honaker made ten bowls and printed 330 names in each bowls. Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers hosted a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

A students writes the name of a 9/11 victim in a bowl. Honaker made ten bowls and printed 330 names in each bowls. Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers hosted a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

Desert Vista students portray injuried victims of 9/11. Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers hosted a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Darryl Webb

Bowls commemorate 9/11

A Desert Vista student portray a New York City firefighter in Mark Honaker's ceramic's class. Honaker and at least 70 Desert Vista High School student volunteers hosted a 9/11 anniversary event open to students and the public. Sept 8, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Dave Martinez/Daily News-Sun

Students honor 9/11

Second- and third-grade students pose for a photo with Surprise Station 305 firemen Shawn Marty and Tom Flores Friday. Arizona Charter Academy children wrote letters of thanks to fire and police personnel for their service in wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. They then chose a group of students, seen here, to deliver the notes.

Dave Martinez/Daily News-Sun

Students honor 9/11

A student reads his note thanking public safety workers for their service during and after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in Jordan Loring's third grade class at Arizona Charter Academy on Friday. Students wrote letters of thanks to local public safety officials and nominated one to deliver the notes to fire and police personnel.

Dave Martinez/Daily News-Sun

Students honor 9/11

Captain Shawn Marty accepts a note of thanks from Lily Burnett as children from Arizona Charter Academy deliver handwritten notes to public safety officials in Surprise on Friday. The school children, who ranged from second to third grade, dropped by Surprise Fire Station 305, where they got a tour, stickers and toy firefighter helmets.

Darryl Webb/AFN

Flags on the Warner-Elliot Loop

Boy Scouts from Troop 475 practice hanging flags that they'll hanging Saturday morning with a lot of their friends. The scouts are just small part of a large contingent of people who will be putting out American Flags all around the Warner-Elliott Loop and along 48th Street in honor of 9/11. Sept 7, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

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Flags on the Warner-Elliot Loop

Madison Coffman 13, and Katie Rupper 15 practice working on hanging flags that they'll hanging Saturday morning with a lot of their friends. Coffman and Rudder are just small part of a large contingent of people who will be putting out American flags all around the Warner-Elliott Loop and along 48th Street in honor of 9/11. Sept 7, 2011 Darryl Webb/AFN

Dave Martinez/Daily News-Sun

Shirts

Southwest Ambulance employees based in Sun City, from left to right, Curt Cavett, Raymond Jojola, Matt Swan and Chris Womack will wear special T-shirts commemorating 9/11 during their shifts in the next few days.

Cronkite News Service Photo by Joanne Ingram

Sodhi monument

A monument stands outside the Mesa gas station where Balbir Singh Sodhi, a Sikh from India, was killed days after 9/11 in a revenge killing.

Cronkite News Service Photo by Joanne Ingram

Arizona 9/11 memorial

Arizona’s monument to the 9/11 attacks notes Balbir Singh Sodhi’s murder and news coverage that followed it.

Ross D. Franklin

Sukhwinder Singh

In a May 23, 2011 photo, Sukhwinder Singh sits next to the memorial for his father, Balbir Singh Sodhi, in Mesa, Arizona. Singh's father was shot and killed in front of the family owned gas station as he was placing flowers at a makeshift memorial the family set up shortly after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The Sikh was killed during the anti-muslim backlash after the 9/11 attacks. Some have objected to including Balbair Singh Sodhi's name on a Phoenix Sept. 11 memorial, saying he was not a victim of the attacks, but his family takes issue with that statement. Rivaling stories on Phoenix's Sept. 11 memorial touched off a bitter, years-long struggle in Arizona over how Sept. 11 should be publicly remembered. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Darryl Webb

Healing Field

DARRYL WEBB/EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE-SEPT,10,2008- A plane flies over Memorial flags for all the people who perished in the World Trade Center attacks sit in Tempe Beach Park as a memorial for thier lives from Sept 11, 2001.

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Healing Field

DARRYL WEBB/EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE-SEPT,10,2008- Memorial flags for all the people who perished in the World Trade Center attacks sit in Tempe Beach Park as a memorial for thier lives from Sept 11, 2001.