911 Deaths Names

Honoring the Victims of September 11: The Memorial's Bronze Inscription

A Legacy of Remembrance

These are the nearly 3000 names as they appear inscribed in bronze on the National September 11 Memorial, a testament to the lives lost in the deadliest terrorist attacks in human history.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The September 11 attacks of 2001 claimed the lives of 2996 individuals, including innocent civilians, heroic firefighters, dedicated law enforcement officers, and valiant military personnel.

Among the victims were:

344 firefighters

71 law enforcement officers

55 military personnel

A Nation United in Remembrance

The National September 11 Memorial, located at the site of the former World Trade Center, serves as a permanent tribute to the victims of the attacks. The names of the nearly 3000 innocent lives are inscribed in bronze, forever etched in the collective memory of a nation.

On the anniversary of September 11, people around the world honor the victims and their families. The reading of the names at the memorial is a solemn and moving tradition that ensures the victims are never forgotten.