Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of September 11th

It’s hard to believe a decade has passed since the horrific events of September 11. Just about everyone remembers exactly where they were when America was attacked. It will never be a typical day, which is why it’s important to find meaningful ways to commemorate 9/11.

Participate in Service - Remember the victims of September 11 by dedicating that day to serving others. In 2009 Congress designated 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Find opportunities to give back in your community at Serve.gov.

Enter the Beliefnet.com Sweepstakes - A 9/11 sweepstakes may sound a little odd at first, but it’s actually a great opportunity to support your cause of choice. Tell Beliefnet.com how 9/11 inspired you and you’ll be entered to win $250 to donate to any charity. The winner will be notified by September 22.

Put a Banner on Your Website - Have a blog or a website? Embed a banner marking the National Day of Service and Remembrance to show your support and commemorate this unforgettable day. Free images are available through Serve.gov.

Contribute to the September 11 Digital Archive - The September 11 Digital Archive was created to collect, preserve and present the history of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the public responses to them through a permanent collection. But it’s only as complete as the people who contribute their stories, images and documents.

Watch Animations of the 9/11 Memorial - The new 9/11 Memorial will be dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the attacks and open to the public the following day. But you can get an inside look now through stunning animations of the site. The site pays tribute to the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the terror attacks at the World Trade Center, near Shanksville, PA and at the Pentagon as well as the six people killed in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. It features twin reflecting pools and the largest manmade waterfalls in North America situated on the footprints of where the Twin Towers once stood.

By Alison Storm

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