On a sunny Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, a major event shook the United States which would change the world forever. Four passenger airplanes were hijacked by 19 terrorists from the extremist group called al-Qaeda. Two of these planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing the buildings to collapse within hours. Another plane crashed into the Pentagon, the U.S. military's headquarters in Virginia. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crash-landed in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control from the hijackers. These attacks were a stark reminder of the horrifying impact of terrorism and extremism, ideologies that misuse religion or beliefs to justify violence. It's important to remember that these harmful beliefs do not represent the views of all people from a certain religion or nationality. Instead, they are the distorted perspectives of a small group of individuals. But despite the horror and tragedy of that day, there were countless stories of bravery, compassion, and unity. Ordinary people became heroes, rescuing others trapped in the buildings, or comforting those who were hurt. It showed the strength of the human spirit and how in times of crisis, people come together to help and support each other. The 9/11 attacks brought about significant changes globally, particularly, in how safety and security are managed. It led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the implementation of stricter airport security measures. On this day, we remember not only the tragedy, but also the unity, resilience and kindness shown by countless individuals.