11 years on: Twitter remembers 9/11

People in America and around the world will spend today remembering where they were today 11 years ago. Memorials have gone up across social networks, with some people remembering individuals, others the 2 997 people killed in the attacks.

For many however, Twitter was the focal point. “Remember911” and “11 de Setembro” bot trended globally on the social network.

Most of the tweets were sincere in their remembrance of the event:

It’s been 11 years, but we’re pretty sure everyone remembers where they were on this day in 2001. For all the lives lost <3 #Remember911

— The Hob (@TheHobOrg) September 11, 2012

I fear that the wounds we suffered eleven years ago at the hands of terrorist will heal, the self inflicted wounds will not. #Remember911

— Teddy Wilson (@txindyjourno) September 11, 2012

Today is a day to remember, to honor, to thank those who protect us, and to be proud because in God we trust. #remember911

— David Ruiz(@Daviid_Ruiz) September 11, 2012

While most were sincere in the memorial Anonymous chose a more conspiratorial route:

#Remember911 – Remember Osama Bin Laden | twitter.com/Anon_Central/s…

— Anonymous Operations (@Anon_Central) September 11, 2012

#Remember911 – One of the biggest terrorist attacks in history made by terrorist organisation which still exists.. | tmblr.co/Z_WFywTBd1b_

— Anonymous Operations (@Anon_Central) September 11, 2012

Others meanwhile chose to remember people killed in the wars that followed the attacks on America:

Cousin Jeremy. KIA: Afghanistan 2010. You are not forgotten. Neither are those who have died & those who are still fighting. #Remember911

— Sarah Meggan ツ (@MegganGillham) September 11, 2012

Thank you for all that have fought for our country and saved lives. God bless you all #Remember911

— Dylan Blunk (@D_Blunk4) September 11, 2012

Those serving in Afghanistan had their own tribute:

Fantastic 9/11 tribute photo – Marines standing in formation in Afghanistan. #Remember911 #WTC #RIP lockerz.com/s/243401313

— Stacy Kaiser (@TheStacyKaiser) September 11, 2012

Even usually humorous parody accounts were somber for the occasion:

May the force be with the 9/11 victims and their families. #Remember911

— Darth Vader (@DepressedDarth) September 11, 2012