Twenty-five years ago today, the world witnessed the deadliest terrorist attack in human history, which took nearly 3,000 innocent lives, including those of 24 Canadians. In the years that followed, thousands more would lose their lives to illnesses linked to the attacks. Today, Alberta joins people across Canada, the United States, and around the world in remembering those who were taken from us, the families who still carry their loss, and the first responders whose extraordinary courage saved countless lives. Twenty-five years later, we’re reminded of the compassion and friendship that have long united Canada and the United States. We remember the Canadians who opened their homes and communities to thousands of stranded travellers, and the thousands of brave Canadians who answered the call to defend our country and our allies in the War on Terror, especially the 158 Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives. We have always stood and will continue to stand side by side with our American neighbours in times of need, and as friends and allies, we remain resolute in defending the freedoms and values that terrorism sought to attack. We will always remember.