9.11 remembered

The nation began a solemn observance of the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Monday, with sorrowful family members reading the names of the 2,749 victims at the World Trade Center site and quiet remembrances planned around the country.

The 16-acre trade center site in lower Manhattan fell quiet at 8:46 a.m., five years after American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the north tower, and 9:03 a.m., when United Flight 175 slammed into the south tower.

Family members at ground zero held up signs reading "You will always be with us" and "Never forget," and quiet sobs could be heard as the moments of silence were observed. Some victims' relatives crossed themselves and wiped away tears.