It’s a day that changed our lives forever. Most of us will never forget where we were the minute we heard about the first plane crashing into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives at the hands of terrorists hell-bent on destroying our way of life. The attacks on New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. changed the landscape of this nation forever, but it did not stop us from achieving our goals and moving forward a people united against a common foe and defeating those who caused so much pain to so many families in this nation.
During that time and in the weeks that followed, the sports world acted as an outlet to so many who were still dealing with the tragedy of that clear Tuesday morning. It showed us that we, still with heavy hearts and remembering the thousands that were sent to heaven too early, could re-acquire some sense of normalcy. For this, the sports world will always have a special place in the minds of millions of Americans who saw their lives changed forever that day.
Here are how some within the sports community remembered and paid tribute to 9/11.
Before today's game, the #Dbacks joined the @SFGiants in observing a moment of silence for 9/11. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/qrkP4Q11Oq
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 11, 2014
Boston College will honor 9/11 hero during game against USC: http://t.co/4IRYewq7YP pic.twitter.com/zJrweL2ZBT
— NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) September 11, 2014
Today we pause to reflect on the events of 9/11/01 and remember all those lost on that tragic day. pic.twitter.com/2WR7lyEiYU
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 11, 2014
WR Kevin Ogletree talked about his 9/11 memories from Queens, NY: http://t.co/b2eN4SlyRk pic.twitter.com/JlnwrPzpF3
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 11, 2014
MLB & Clubs will commemorate 9/11 w/ pre-game ceremonies, moment of silence & additional tributes. pic.twitter.com/m8z6ql0Buw
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) September 10, 2014
Remembering the ones we love and lost on sept. 11th pic.twitter.com/QbCPw9e1dd
— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) September 11, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the families and friends who lost a loved one on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/FETh55qktS
— Joe Flacco (@JoeFlacco) September 11, 2014
.@Cardschatter recalls watching the events of 9/11 unfold with Pat Tillman. http://t.co/gjqkh4DYiH#AZCardinals pic.twitter.com/5oxGrav5E6
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 11, 2014
Here's the 9/11 Photo. Stay safe. Nice job! Peace (@ Fenway Park – @mlb for BAL vs BOS) https://t.co/ewwgS4TClq pic.twitter.com/863b2m6qeA
— Richard W. Kendall (@kendalllaw) September 10, 2014
Here is Derek Jeter with the daughter of 9/11 victim (then and now).
Remembering #Mets and #Braves on 9/11 on an all new MLB 162 at 7pm ET tonight on @FOXSports1 pic.twitter.com/L2Dh1Sb0uv
— MLB Productions (@MLBProductions) September 9, 2014
Photo from DeSean Jackson’s Instagram Account
Take a day to remember the day that changed us forever. #Honor911 #NeverForget (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) pic.twitter.com/Mt85M5gTst
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 11, 2014
One of the most powerful photos mixing sports and humanity.. 9/11 Never Forget #NYPD #NYFD pic.twitter.com/X5iVnOLCVK
— BBA (@loophole23) September 11, 2014
#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/c2ng9tgBBE
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/KHOUSports/status/509714106845102081
We all remember where we were that day, 13 years later. Never been more proud to be part of this country than this year. #NeverForget #911
— Michael Sam (@MichaelSam52) September 11, 2014
On the 13th anniversary of 9/11, we look back at the impact it had on the NFL: http://t.co/iiJ27VpIkl #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/R6XFix7Tfi
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) September 11, 2014
#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/oF7F3Xq9E1
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 11, 2014
Never Forget 9/11 pic.twitter.com/Kx26BtRNAe
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) September 11, 2014
Thanks @JoshCohen1063 for mentioning Pat Tillman. A fellow @ASU Sun Devil, a true patriot and a hero. @pattillmanfnd pic.twitter.com/E6kspZZhyi
— Jeff Paul (@Jeff_Paul) September 11, 2014
#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/1FJdiXgdSj
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/bullspass/status/510070068609167360
#NeverForget #911Day Legends get remembered but heroes never die! http://t.co/QYK8eXjwJT pic.twitter.com/VxBMhpTS9P
— Emmanuel Sanders (@ESanders_10) September 11, 2014
#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/lorwDTMIus
— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2014
Photo: ABC News