There are many perspectives on how to recognize the sixth anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001. This year on the 11th, prayer vigils, runs, film screening, marches, concerts, discussion groups will take place to give people a chance to stop and consider the impact of 9/11. Decide for yourself, with these resources:
Check out a book on the subject from the Luria Library:
The Library of Congress' September 11, 2001, Documentary Project "captures the heartfelt reactions, eyewitness accounts, and diverse opinions of Americans and others in the months that followed the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. Patriotism and unity mixed with sadness, anger, and insecurity are common themes expressed in this online presentation of audio and video interviews, 45 graphic items, and 21 written narratives."
Peaceful Tomorrows was founded by family members of those killed on September 11 and it advocates non-violent options in regard to war and terrorism.
Candidates in the 2008 Presidential campaign refer to 9/11
Not surprisingly, the New York Times has continued its coverage of the 9/11 attacks and has kept an archive
A musical memorial is being built at the website Music from Ground Zero
Listen to stories told by friends and loved ones effected by September 11th by searching "September 11th"
CNN has archived their videos about 9/11
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