NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with two young people whose fathers died in the World Trade Center attacks, as they debate whether the 9/11 defendants should get plea deals. Moments of silence will mark the exact times when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center’s iconic twin towers, as well as when the skyscrapers fell. After nearly 24 years, NYC officials identify 3 more 9/11 victims Using advanced DNA-analysis techniques researchers in New York City identified three more victims of the 9/11 terror attacks that occurred nearly 24 years ago. Like Lynch, people across the country are also marking the 9/11 anniversary with service projects and charity works as part of a national day of service. For a new generation of Marines, 9/11 is history For many Americans, 9/11 is now simply a date to mark, much like December 7th and the Pearl Harbor attacks.