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On Saturday, September 11th, the United States fell silent to commemorate 20 years since the 9/11 attacks.

Ceremonies were held in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, where the four hijacked passenger jets had crashed.

A single bell toll and a minute's silence marked the moment when each plane crashed and each of the twin towers collapsed.

Relatives read out the 2,977 names of those whose lives were taken that day.

Given that over 40 percent of victims had no identifiable remains, memorial events carry an even greater importance, which President Biden underlined.

Mark Papadimitriou, who lost a close personal friend in the attacks, considers it vital that the memory of those who died that day lives on.

George W Bush was at the Flight 93 crash site in Pennsylvania to pay tribute to the victims of the attack.

The former president reflected on the unity which bound the country together at that time.

While the death toll on 9/11 2001 numbered almost 3,000 people, 20 years later it's grown significantly.

This is due to the dust, glass, particulates and chemicals created in the explosions, which many inhaled.

The thousands now suffering lung problems and cancers continue to fight for recognition and support with their illnesses.

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