九一一——歷史的傷痛

二十五年前的今天，恐怖攻擊震撼了美國，也改變了整個世界。2001年9月11日上午，紐約世界貿易中心雙塔在濃煙與烈火中倒塌，五角大廈遭到襲擊，聯合航空93號班機墜毀於賓夕法尼亞州。近三千條寶貴生命在短短數小時內消逝，無數家庭從此承受失去親人的傷痛。

那一天，美國人民看見了恐怖與毀滅，也看見了人性最勇敢、最光明的一面。消防員、警察、醫護人員和普通市民不顧自身安危，奔向災難現場救助陌生人。許多第一線救援人員獻出了生命，更多倖存者及工作人員多年來仍承受疾病與創傷。他們的勇氣，成為美國歷史上永不熄滅的光芒。

九一一事件不僅是紐約或美國的悲劇，更是全人類共同的傷痛。它改變了國際安全、航空制度和全球政治，也讓世界深刻認識到：仇恨與極端主義一旦失去控制，所造成的傷害將跨越國界、種族與宗教。

二十五年過去了，新的世代可能沒有親眼見過當時的畫面，但我們仍有責任保存這段歷史。紀念九一一，不是延續仇恨，而是悼念無辜生命、感謝英勇的救援人員，並提醒我們珍惜和平、自由與彼此之間的信任。

美國是一個由不同族裔、文化和信仰共同建立的國家。災難發生後，各族裔人民彼此扶持、共同捐血、提供食物並協助受難家庭。那份跨越背景與信仰的團結精神，正是美國面對危機時最強大的力量。

今天，讓我們向所有罹難者默哀，向倖存者及其家屬致以最深的慰問，也向消防員、警察、醫護人員、軍人及所有第一線英雄致敬。

歷史的傷口或許永遠不會完全消失，但我們可以選擇用記憶守護真相，用團結戰勝恐懼，以和平取代仇恨。

我們永遠不會忘記。
Never Forget.

9/11—A Painful Wound in History

Twenty-five years ago today, terrorist attacks shook the United States and forever changed the world.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, the twin towers of the World Trade Center collapsed in smoke and flames. The Pentagon was attacked, and United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost within a few devastating hours, leaving countless families with grief that continues to this day.

On that tragic morning, Americans witnessed unimaginable destruction. But they also witnessed humanity at its most courageous and compassionate.

Firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, and ordinary citizens rushed toward danger to rescue people they had never met. Many first responders sacrificed their lives, while numerous survivors and rescue workers continue to suffer from lasting illnesses and emotional trauma. Their courage remains an enduring light in American history.

The September 11 attacks were not only a tragedy for New York or the United States; they were a painful wound shared by all humanity. The attacks transformed international security, air travel, and global politics. They also reminded the world that hatred and violent extremism can cause suffering far beyond national, racial, and religious boundaries.

Twenty-five years have passed. A new generation may not remember the images of that day, but we still have a responsibility to preserve its history and meaning.

Remembering 9/11 does not mean continuing hatred. It means honoring innocent lives, expressing gratitude to courageous first responders, and reminding ourselves never to take peace, freedom, or trust among people for granted.

The United States is a nation built by people of many ethnicities, cultures, and faiths. In the aftermath of the attacks, Americans from every background stood together. They donated blood, provided food, supported grieving families, and comforted strangers. That spirit of unity—reaching across cultural and religious differences—remains one of America’s greatest strengths.

Today, we pause to remember every life lost. We offer our deepest sympathy to the survivors and their families, and we honor the firefighters, police officers, medical personnel, members of the armed forces, and countless other heroes who answered the call.

The wounds of history may never completely disappear. Yet we can choose to preserve the truth through remembrance, overcome fear through unity, and replace hatred with peace.

We will always remember.

Never Forget.