WASHINGTON (Web Desk) – United States Defence Department has hoisted an illuminated flag near the spot where a plane crashed into Pentagon building on September 11, 2001, a tweet from official account said on Friday.
A flag is illuminated near the spot where #Flight77 crashed into the #Pentagon on #September11 #neverforget911 https://t.co/NwQg2SJA0p
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) September 11, 2015
Meanwhile United States President Barack Obama has also organised a special ceremony in White House to mark 14 years since the twin towers were attacked by hijacked planes in New York.
President and Mrs. Obama mark 14 years since 9/11 at WH. pic.twitter.com/u2NrHTOih9
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) September 11, 2015
The US president said “14 years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, we honor those we lost. We salute all who serve to keep us safe. We stand as strong as ever”.
14 years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, we honor those we lost. We salute all who serve to keep us safe. We stand as strong as ever.
— President Obama (@POTUS) September 11, 2015
People around the world also paid homage to those died in terror attack on September 11, 2001 using hashtag Never Forget 911 (#NeverForget911).