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On the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, famous people and public figures paid respect to the victims with emotional words.
They did this to remember the disaster and think about how it has changed the world. From sad posts on social media to moving talks, stars showed their support and sadness.
The shared memory brought out how important 9/11 was in changing history, with many people using their platforms to remember the lives lost and the strength that followed.
Celebrities Pay Tributes to 9/11 Victims on 23rd Anniversary
On September 11, 2024, 23 years after the 9/11 attacks, many famous people paid respect to the people who died in those terrible events on social media.
Katie Couric, a 67-year-old journalistwho wrote an emotional post on Instagram, was one of the first. Couric, who became a grandmother earlier this year, shared a clip from when she and her former co-anchor Matt Lauer covered the news on 9/11.
She thought about how horrible that day was and talked about how 2,977 people died, how shocked everyone was, and how people came together in the face of “unspeakable evil.”
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Couric’s message to her almost two million fans stressed how important that day was and how it would affect people for a long time.
Kelly Ripa, who is 53 years old, also wrote about the day on her Instagram Stories. She shared a picture of a flashlight shining on the skyline of New York City, where the Twin Towers used to be, and wrote #neverforget in the description.
In the same way, starMark Wahlberg, who is also 53 years old, shared a picture of the 9/11 monument with the words “We will never forget.”
In honor of her son, Kris Jenner, 68, the mother of six shared a video from the Instagram account The NYC Walking Show.
In her message, Jenner remembered the people who died and the heroes who helped on that terrible day.
She said, “We will never forget,” and she also spoke of her support for the families whose lives were changed forever by the attacks.
A well-known reporter named Maria Shriver also thought about what happened on September 11. She showed a clip of her news piece from NBC in 2001 and talked about her conversation with Deena Burnett, who is now Deena Bailey.
Tom Burnett, Deena’s husband, was one of the people on United Flight 93 who fought back against the terrorists. She shared Deena’s powerful words: “It is good to remember, but better to honor.”
The honor comes from making sacrifices that are worth it. Shriver’s message went on to thank first responders and ask people to be there for those who were affected by the day.
Chris Pratt, who is also well-known for remembering the attacks, shared pictures of the Tribute in Light next to pictures of what happened after 9/11.
Because of how terrible the events were, Pratt wrote that it was the country’s job to remember and respect the people who died, stressing that September 11, 2001, would always be a turning point in U.S. history.
As a simple way to honor the victims, actor and professional wrestlerJohn Cena tweeted “#NeverForget” with an American flag emoji. “In loving memory of the lives lost,” Jessica Alba wrote on Instagram to share her thoughts about the deaths. We will never forget.
A lot of famous people, like Zoe Saldana, Karlie Kloss, and Selma Blair, showed their support on social media.
Kloss shared a dedication with the words “New York forever” written on it, along with an American flag and a blue heart emoji.
Saldana shared a touching picture of the World Trade Centerbefore the attacks and wrote, “Never forget.” “New York ❤️ U” Blair shared an image of the immediate wake of the killings that she had taken herself, along with the frightening statement, “This is what ‘death to America’ looks like.” “Do not forget.”
As a final tribute, musicianTravis Scottposted a picture of the 9/11 Memorial Pool on his Instagram Stories.
This made the point even stronger that we should remember the day and honor the dead.
This year’s tributes showed how much the events of September 11, 2001, are still felt around the world. People remember the people who died and the heroes who came forward after the tragedy.
Taylor Swift’s Tribute to 9/11 Victims
Like people all over the world did to remember the 9/11 victims,Taylor Swifttook a moment at the2024 MTVVideo Music Awards to do the same.
The VMAs were held in New York City on September 11, 2024. When Swift accepted the award forBest Collaborationfor her song Fortnight,she used the time to think about what the day meant.
She started her victory speech by recognizing that it was 23 years since the 9/11 attacks.
Source: Instagram/Taylor Swift
She said, “As I woke up this morning in New York on September 11, I have just been thinking about what happened 23 years ago—everyone who lost a loved one and everyone that we lost.”The most important thing about today is that.
The VMAs were supposed to happen on September 10, but they were moved to September 11 because of a timing problem with the U.S. election debate between Kamala Harris andDonald Trump.
Remembering the event, MTV Networks said again that it would support groups like 9/11 Day, which promotes the National Day of Service and Remembrance, and Tuesday’s Children, which helps families who were touched by the attacks.
While she was speaking, Swift also thanked Post Malone, who worked with her on Fortnight and called him a very talented and humble person.
“You are so amazingly talented.” You can do so many things, and you are so friendly and easy to get along with. “Honestly, he is always so polite,” she said, adding in jest that it had taken her a long time to stop him from calling her “ma’am.”
Taylor Swift Remembers 9/11 incident.
Swift got 12 votes for the VMAs, which put her ahead ofPost Malone, who got 11.
Other well-known acts who were nominated were Eminem with eight, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, SZA, and Megan Thee Stallion with seven.
Not only did the 2024 VMAs honor great musical successes, but they also served as a moving reminder of what happened on September 11, 2001.
Conclusion
On September 11, 2001, 23 years ago, the world was forever changed. This day is a somber memory of that day.
From touching tributes from famous people, that terrible day continues to be deeply remembered.
Not only do these events remember the nearly 3,000 people who died, but they also honor the strength, togetherness, and bravery that came after.
When famous people like Katie Couric and Taylor Swift talked about the tragedy on their shows, they told everyone how important it is to remember both the dead and the heroes.
9/11 has changed the way we think about national sorrow and strength. It reminds us that the scars from that day may never fully heal, but acts of courage and remembering help make sure that the lives lost are never forgotten.
Last Updated: September 23, 2024
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