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Philadelphia Inquirer publishes 9/11 anniversary letters

Letters reflect on 25 years since the attacks, including firsthand account from former staff photojournalist.

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  • The Philadelphia Inquirer marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a letters-to-the-editor section featuring reflections from readers, including a firsthand account from a former staff photojournalist.
  • A letter from an Ahmadi Muslim American emphasized the importance of standing against those who twist religion for political gain and protecting the rights of vulnerable populations.
  • The photojournalist's account provides a chronological documentation of the four plane crashes on September 11, 2001, and the collapse of the Twin Towers, which killed nearly 3,000 people.

“In this crucial time when the most vulnerable among us are under attack, let us reaffirm our nation's commitment to justice for all.”

Ahmadi Muslim American letter writer, Letter contributor · The Philadelphia Inquirer ↗ · Sep 10

Berford Gammon Assignment editor, Philadelphia Inquirer (2001)Philadelphia Inquirer photojournalist Former staff photojournalist (since 1993)

Philadelphia Inquirer publishes 9/11 anniversary letters
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    “With the spread of misinformation, fearmongering, and political polarization, it has unfortunately become far too easy to focus on our differences and forget the struggles shared by all our fellow Americans.”
    — Ahmadi Muslim American letter writer
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  2. background

    World Trade Center towers collapse; nearly 3,000 lives lost — The north tower burned for approximately 102 minutes before collapsing; the south tower burned for nearly an hour before imploding. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the attacks, and 10,000 people were treated for injuries.

  3. background

    United Airlines Flight 93 crashes in Shanksville, Pennsylvania — United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:07 a.m., with 40 passengers and crew on board.

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    American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into Pentagon — American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the western facade of the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., at 9:37 a.m.

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    United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into World Trade Center south tower — At 9:03 a.m., United Airlines Flight 175 struck the south tower of the World Trade Center, confirming the attacks were deliberate and not accidental.

  6. background

    Philadelphia Inquirer assignment editor alerts photojournalist to World Trade Center attack — Berford Gammon, assignment editor at the Inquirer, called a staff photojournalist at 8:55 a.m. on September 11, 2001, alerting them to reports of an incident at the World Trade Center.