Joe Biden leads Americans in observing the 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks

US President Joe Biden on Sunday led his countrymen in remembering the victims of the September 11 terror attacks 21 years agoI hope well remember that amidst those dark days we dug deep we cared for each other and we came together Biden said in his address to the nation from the Pentagon memorial which was one of the sites of attacks of the AlQaeda terrorists on this day 21 years ago in addition to the twin towers in New YorkVice President Kamala Harris and the Second Gentlemen Dough Emhoff flew to New York to participate in the 911 remembrance ceremonies at the twintowerThe First Lady Dr Jill Biden travelled to Shanksville in Pennsylvania at the Flight 93 crash siteJoined by Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley Biden participated in the wreath laying ceremony at the Pentagon MemorialCommemorating the 21st anniversary of the deadliest attack Biden quoted from the message of the Queen Elizabeth II who died early this week immediately after the terrorist attack that killed almost 3000 people including several Indian AmericansGrief is the price we pay for love Biden said This is a day not only to remember but a day of renewal and resolve he said amidst pouring rain at the PentagonI know for all those of you who have lost someone 21 years is both a lifetime and no time at all Biden said at the National 911 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington VirginiaIn photos America remembers 911 terror attacksIts good to remember These memories help us heal but they can also open up the hurt and take us back to that moment when the grief was so raw he saidIts not enough to stand up for democracy once a year or every now and then Its something we have to do every single day So this is a day not only to remember but a day of renewal and resolve for each and every American and our devotion to this country he addedBiden in his speech referred to the recent killing of alQaeda leader Ayman alZawahiri who was killed in a drone strike earlier this year in Afghanistan The US will not rest well never forget we will never give up he said And now Zawahiri can never again threaten the American people he addedJust over one year ago Americas war in Afghanistan came to an end Yet we continue our relentless focus on combating terrorist threats to our nation And earlier this summer the United States delivered justice to Ayman alZawahiri the leader of alQaeda Austin saidAlso Read US marks 21st anniversary of 911 terror attacksSo make no mistake Americas determination to keep our country safe will never waver And neither will Americas determination to bring justice to those who attack our citizens he addedSurrounding us today are 184 steel benches each bearing the name of a person murdered in the attack on the Pentagon And every night 184 lights come on lighting up each benchjust as the people who they honour lit up the lives of those who loved them said the defence secretaryThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever