Each year, 9/11 victims' names are read at the commemoration ceremony at the Memorial and Museum in New York City
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Each year, September 11 is a time for Americans to come together and remember the tragic events that unfolded in 2001.
It is a day when we honor those lives who were lost and never forget the horrific events that shook the country to its core.
Over the years since the 9/11 tragedy struck the nation, there have been more memorials constructed, movies filmed and stories told — all of which help pay tribute to the thousands who lost their lives that day.
Here are ways that you can honor the lives devastatingly lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
There are many ways to honor the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. One way is through participating in an annual 9/11 heroes run in your area. (Annie Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
- Visit a museum or memorial
- Watch a 9/11 film or documentary
- Read first-hand accounts of 9/11
- Participate in a stair climb or hero run
- Donate and volunteer your time
1. Visit a museum or memorial
There are many museums and memorials located throughout the country. These memorials and museums both honor the lives lost on the tragic day and teach the unknowing about this dark day in American history.
Each year, on September 11, there are ceremonies held at memorial sites. One of the annual ceremonies is located at the 9/11 Museum & Memorial in New York City.
During the ceremony, the names of those lost are read aloud and there is a moment of silence for each.
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Memorial sites and monuments exist across the country from California and Arizona to Pennsylvania and Virginia.
2. Watch a 9/11 film or documentary
There have been many films and documentaries made about 9/11 that shed more light on the events that occurred. One documentary is "9/11: Phone Calls from the Towers." This documentary includes released conversations and messages from victims stuck in the twin towers that were shared with their loved ones and emergency services.
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Additionally, "TMZ Investigates: 9/11 The Fifth Plane" is available to viewers.
Some Hollywood-made films that revolve around or touch on the topic include "Zero Dark Thirty," "United 93," "The Report" and "Worth."
Flowers are often placed next to names of loved ones lost during the ceremony that happens at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum each year. (RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
"What Happened on 9/11," is a kid-friendly documentary that follows students on a trip through the 9/11 Museum.
This is a film for young children in mind to give them a basic understanding of what happened on the tragic day.
3. Read a first-hand account of the events that unfolded on 9/11
Many survivors of the 9/11 attacks have told their first-hand accounts of the events that unfolded.
Spend time reading through the stories of those who were in New York City, in or around the buildings or knew someone who was that day.
This first-hand experience tells a powerful story of a horrific tragedy.
4. Participate in a stair climb or hero run
Each year, Americans participate in stair climbs to remember the heroic actions of first responders. On 9/11, fearless and selfless firefighters climbed the equivalent of 110 stories of the World Trade Center. These determined first responders sacrificed their own lives desperately trying to reach and save others who were trapped in the towers.
Throughout the country, there are stair climbing events that commemorate the heroic firefighters who gave their lives by relentlessly climbing up the steps of the World Trade Center to save trapped victims. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
If you can't participate in a group climb, you can work through one on your own. Use a stair climber machine at your local gym, or stadium stairs at a public high school. Additionally, there are many hero runs to participate in around the anniversary of 9/11, which is another way to honor and remember those who lost their lives.
5. Donate and volunteer your time
There is no shortage of organizations you can donate to, as a way to honor 9/11 victims and their families.
Also, consider donating your time. Find different volunteer opportunities in your area.
Remember that just a few hours of your time can make a longlasting impact.
Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital.
