US marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attacks

Former band director at Belleville West High School Thomas Birkner performs Taps at the Moment of Remembrance Ceremony for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the Belleville Fire Department Station 4 in Belleville, Ill., on Friday, Sept. Ryan Mahoney holds the flag before the presentation of the colors at the Moment of Remembrance Ceremony for the Sept.

11 attacks at the Belleville Fire Department Station 4 in Belleville, Ill., on Friday, Sept.