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SALT LAKE CITY -- Friday marks the eighth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. From New York, to London, to Sandy--and hundreds of other locations--people paused to remember the events of that day eight years ago, and those who died.
A rainy, windy and dark day in New York marked to eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The events took place at ground zero, the site of the former World Trade Center towers. At a nearby park, relatives read the names of family members who died that day.
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At the White House, the first family led a moment of silence. President Obama has designated Sept. 11 an annual day of service and remembrance.
U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan paused, as did others serving in Japan. Foreign leaders also participated in ceremonies in London and Moscow.
As part of the president's call for community service, Salt Lake Mayor Peter Corroon and others planted trees and announced the establishment of three tree banks. The goal is to plant 1 million trees in the years ahead.
In Sandy, there's a display of two acres of American flags; the seventh annual Healing Field was started the year following the attacks to pay tribute to the victims. Since then, more than 300 cities across the country have created their own healing fields, which celebrate all of America's heroes.
There are two healing fields in the area this weekend: at the Sandy location and at the West Jordan Veteran's Memorial Park. Each location will have about 1,500 flags.
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