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THE NAMES OF each of the 2,753 people killed during the September 11, 2001 attacks were read out at a memorial service at the World Trade Centre site in Manhattan today.
US President Barack Obama opened the ceremony with First Lady Michelle Obama by his side. He was also accompanied by former president George W. Bush and his wife Laura.
Obama’s only remarks were from a reading from Psalm 46, which focused on refuge and strength.
The president also had a few quiet moments and was seen gently touching the names of the victims inscribed on the memorial at the site.
Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg introduced a “moment of silence” to commemorate when the first plane hit the World Trade Centre.
At another ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the names of the passengers and crew who were killed when United flight 93 crashed into a field in Pennsylvania were read aloud while bells tolled.
Here are some of the poignant images from Manhattan today, as well as some other shots from various memorials taking place around the world:
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