Celebrities Honor 9/11 on Twitter, Hashtag ‘Never Forget’

Today marks the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of the Twin Towers and the Pentagon in 2001. During a ceremony today honoring the victims of 9/11, Obama said:

“No matter how many years pass, no matter how many times we come together on this hallowed ground, know this: That you will never be alone, your loved ones will never be forgotten.”

“I’ve always said our fight is with al Qaeda and its affiliates, not with Islam or any other religion, this country was built as a beacon of freedom and tolerance.”  Here’s what a handful of celebrities said about the tragedy on Twitter… 

Born and bred #NewYork4Life. Bow your head for the towers today, the souls we lost. Then smile at how far we've come. We Will Never Forget.—
Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 11, 2012

My thoughts go out to New York today. For the resilience, compassion, and indomitable spirit of its people.—
Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) September 11, 2012

#RIHflect 9/11 instagr.am/p/Pcicv-BMw2/—
Rihanna (@rihanna) September 11, 2012

On a serious note RIP to all people lost from 9/11. I still can't believe I was there when it happened…—
Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) September 11, 2012

We all remember where we were when we heard the news bit.ly/S7YEMm #Remember911 #Sept11—
Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) September 11, 2012

Anniversaries are difficult. Be gentle today with everyone you encounter because you don't know who is grieving. #Sept11—
Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) September 11, 2012

We should never forget this date. Changed the world we live in. Prayers and condolences to everyone affected in 9/11.—
James Harden (@JHarden13) September 11, 2012

May the victims & heroes of the #911 tragedies rest in paradise forever. May their loved ones be comforted. We'll never forget.—
Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 11, 2012

As a born and raised new yorker from the lower east side, I will #NeverForget what happened 11 years ago today. #Remember911—
Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) September 11, 2012

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." bit.ly/PfLeNZ Never forget… #remember911—
KhloéKardashianOdom (@KhloeKardashian) September 11, 2012

Today, we pay tribute to the innocent Americans’ lives lost 11 years ago. My heart goes out to the families and friends of all the victims.—
Joan Rivers (@Joan_Rivers) September 11, 2012

Remembering #911: In NYC after the attacks and met brave men and women helping w/ rescue effort- the Twin Towers were still smoking.—
John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 11, 2012

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