On the sixth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, ceremonies were held at the Pentagon and near the site where the World Trade Center towers once stood. In these photos, we have two seemingly different reactions to similar events.
These images together do a perfect job of illustrating our collective reaction to those tragic events six years later: sorrowful, but with strength for the future. In one image we see a woman as she cries on the shoulder of a New York City firefighter during the ceremony near the former site of the World Trade Center towers. In the other image we see two friends displaying the strength to move forward through the support of each other at the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Though the photos display different emotions, they both evoke a compassionate response from us.
The intent of those attacks six years ago was to weaken us, but it resulted in strengthening our country by bringing us closer as a nation and making us more compassionate toward each other as Americans.
To see all of this week's compelling photography from around the world, go to: Pictures of the Week.
-Lee Van Grack
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