Arizona Lawmakers Commemorate September 11th

Arizona's Congressional delegation is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the darkest day in American history, September 11th, 2001, on social media.

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) posted, "Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in an act of terror. Today, we remember those we lost, their families, the first responders who showed extraordinary courage, and the thousands more whose lives were changed forever," describing his experience piloting the Space Shuttle Endeavour, carrying American flags in honor of those who perished.

"In the face of unimaginable loss, Americans came together. We looked out for one another, honored those who served, and showed the world that an attack meant to divide and weaken us would not succeed. Twenty-five years later, that spirit of service, courage, and unity still represents the best of America. It is something we should never take for granted. We will never forget."

Similarly, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) wrote, "Today we pause to honor those we lost on September 11, 2001, and the heroic men and women who ran toward danger to save lives."

"We also remember how, for a moment in time, our country came together in the face of tragedy, showing what is possible when we meet hardship with courage, unity, and compassion," Sen. Gallego added. "That's America at its best. We still have it in us, and we should carry it forward."

Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) wrote, "The passage of time inevitably dims memories. It does not diminish our responsibility. We remember those we lost. We honor those who demonstrated extraordinary courage. And we resolve to preserve the freedoms and principles that enemies of America have repeatedly sought—and failed—to destroy. May God comfort the families who still carry the pain of these losses, strengthen our nation in the face of hatred and violence, and continue to bless the United States of America. We will never forget."

From Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ): "25 years ago, the deadliest terrorist attack on US soil. 2,977 Americans murdered by hate-fueled radical islamic terrorists. We must never forget them but we cannot say "never forget" while making it harder for law enforcement to identify & remove people who pose a danger to Americans."

Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ) posted, "25 years ago, I enlisted in the United States Navy. It was not a decision made lightly. But in that moment, I felt a responsibility to my country like never before. Evil can only triumph when good men do nothing. It's just one of many things we should never forget."

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ): "25 years later, we will NEVER forget the courage and sacrifice shown on September 11th. Proud to cosponsor bipartisan legislation led by @RepDanGoldman honoring the brave law enforcement officers and first responders who ran TOWARD danger that very day for their heroic actions #NeverForget."

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ): "Today, we remember the 2,977 Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, changing our lives forever. May we never forget the heroes of 9/11 and the brave sacrifices made by so many to protect their fellow citizens."

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ): "Americans are stronger than we know. Twenty-five years ago, radical Islamist terrorists hijacked four planes and tried to break this country. Two planes brought down the Twin Towers. A third scarred the Pentagon. The passengers and crew of Flight 93 stopped the fourth from reaching the Capitol. They murdered 2,977 people. They failed to break us. We remember the dead, the first responders who ran toward the fire, and the families who have carried this loss for a quarter century. We are still standing. God bless America."

Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ): "Twenty-five years after September 11th, 2001, the pain of that day has not faded. It was an unspeakable tragedy that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 of our fellow Americans. In our darkest hour, the courage and patriotism shown by ordinary Americans was a bright light. I think especially of the first responders who rushed into danger to save others, the crew and passengers aboard Flight 93, and all those who answered the call to serve our country in uniform. Today, we remember that for all our differences and disagreements, we remain one country and one people. May we honor the memory of those we lost by living up to that truth."

Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ): "Twenty-five years later, we remember the victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We remember the families of the deceased, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the extraordinary acts of courage and compassion that followed. Today, we honor their memory and the countless ways Americans showed up for one another in the days that followed. Twenty-five years later, may we continue to choose humanity over division, care for our neighbors, and never forget those we lost."