The 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

I have written several postings on this topic. However, my first article on this topic, I titled-What were You Doing that Day that Made the World Trembled- was one of my most popular articles. Here's a repost in case you missed it.

https://discover.hubpages.com/education/the-day-the-world-trembled💚

    Meanwhile, Today, as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, families, first responders, and leaders are gathering for remembrance ceremonies in New York City, the Pentagon, and Shanksville. Ahead of the milestone, the Port Authority dedicated a new joint memorial honoring victims of both the 1993 bombing and the 2001 attacks.

Commemorations and Events

New York City Ceremony: Annual reading of the names and moments of silence at the World Trade Center site. Vice President JD Vance is expected to represent the White House in Manhattan, while President Trump plans to mark the anniversary at the Pentagon.
New Memorial Dedication: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a new tribute in Liberty Park honoring agency employees lost in both the February 1993 WTC bombing and the 2001 attacks.
National Services: Additional commemorative events are taking place at the Pentagon in Virginia and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. 

Recent Developments and Releases

New Records Released: Newly publicized government records outline how officials handled public messaging regarding air safety and environmental toxins around lower Manhattan in the immediate aftermath of 2001.
Ongoing Reflection: Museums and historical sites, including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, are hosting special programs and exhibitions focused on the 25-year legacy of resilience and remembrance.

My Photo of the Day: 




Miagao Catholic Church, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines- A Unesco Site 

💚Excerpts from My Article above:

One of the Drugs for Burnt Victims of the Bombing



Drugs Expedited Review Needed by the Burnt Victims of the Bombing in New York and Washington DC




The most heinous crime of the 21st century produced thousands of burns victims. Two drugs in my division, Sulfamylon and Silvadene, approved for the treatment of burns were out of supply. A chemistry manufacturing supplement has to be approved by Federal law to manufacture more of these ointments in a new facility. This required a review by the chemist, an inspection of the facility by a field inspector, my approval as the chemistry team leader plus the paper work by the project manager. The drugs were needed immediately, so we had to do an expedited review of the manufacturing supplement. It took us only 12 hours to approve the new facility and the review of the chemistry, manufacturing and control submission. This review normally takes between one month and three months depending on the availability of the field inspector and the schedule of the review chemist.




In December, 2001, the four members of my review team received a special cash recognition award from FDA management for our work on expediting the review of the two drugs. Of all my awards, this one is the most appreciated. I felt that I had done my job as a public servant and had helped the victims of the terrorist attack in a timely manner.