Author: Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press

The September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 not only devastated America, but also shook the world to its core. The tragic events took the lives of 2,977 innocent people, leaving behind grieving families and traumatized survivors. The images of the Twin Towers collapsing, the Pentagon in flames, and the heroic efforts of first responders will forever be etched in our minds. The aftermath of 9/11 changed the way we live, travel, and view security. It sparked a global war on terror that continues to this day. As we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on that fateful…