WEST ORANGE, N.J. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks by paying tribute to the victims at the annual Essex County 9/11 Ceremony at the county’s memorial overlooking the Manhattan skyline. 750 New Jerseyans lost their lives that day, including 57 from Essex County.
“Despite all that was taken from us, I still see a country bound together by love for family, pride in one’s work, solace in our diverse faiths, and unwavering commitment to freedom. These are the common threads that bind us together as a people and brought us closer together in the aftermath of September 11th. These are the values that united us and gave us the strength to overcome terror and show our enemies that the American people never give in to fear,” said Sen. Menendez. “And they are the values that empower us to go on living while cherishing the memories of those taken from us. May those we lost on 9/11 live on forever in our hearts. May the heroism we witnessed on that day inspire us for generations to come. And may the humanity and decency that united us those twenty years ago give us the wisdom and resolve we need to overcome the challenges of today and together, build a better tomorrow.”
Later today, Sen. Menendez will also attend and deliver keynote remarks at the Empty Sky Memorial in Jersey City.
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