Lake Superior State University holds 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance

The 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks was marked by a remembrance ceremony at Lake Superior State University. The event invited the campus and local community to gather in honor of those who lost their lives and to recognize the sacrifices made by first responders.

Local news coverage from the time of the attacks highlighted the immediate impact on the border region. Following the attacks, security was heightened at the International Bridge, and commercial flights on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border were grounded. In Sault Ste. Marie, passenger planes were diverted to the local airport, and local police joined emergency personnel in supporting rescue operations at the World Trade Center.