U.S. Marks 12th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Washington: US President Barack Obama on Wednesday led the nation in remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks as well as all American soldiers who laid down their lives in subsequent wars in the 12 years since the tragedy.

"Today, we remember not only those who died that September day, we pay solemn tribute to more than 6,700 patriots who have given their full measure since, military and civilians," Obama said in his remarks at a 9/11 observance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial on the 12th anniversary of the attacks.

"We see their legacy in the friendships they forged, the attacks they prevented, the innocent lives they saved, and in their comrades in Afghanistan who are completing the mission and who, by the end of next year, will have helped to end this war," Obama said.

Accompanied by defense secretary Chuck Hagel and General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Obama said it was an honour to be at the memorial to remember the tragedy of 12 Septembers ago to recall the greatness of all who responded and to stand with those who still grieve and to provide them some measure of comfort once more.
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