Communities around the country hold their own 9/11 remembrances. Volunteer projects also mark the anniversary, which Congress has titled both Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

The Flight 93 National Memorial's fundraising arm is kicking off a $1 million drive ahead of the 9/11 crash's 25th anniversary next year.

Lamar Fire Department Chief Jeremy Burkhart holding donated scrapbook from Betty Blanco, along with Fire Department employees and Doug Harbour (Tri-State 9/11 Memorial Foundation, third from ...