NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Memorials and moments of silence Tuesday across the United States marked the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
In New York, a cello provided music as readers at Ground Zero read names of rescue personnel and civilian who died when the Twin Towers collapsed, The New York Times reported. The ceremony included four moments of silence -- two signifying when the airplanes struck the towers and two marking the times when the towers fell.
Congressional members gathered on the eve of the anniversary for a candlelight vigil after passing a resolution commemorating the anniversary.
At the Pentagon, victims' families participated in a private wreath-laying and remembrance service, WTOP radio reported.
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu led an interfaith service at the National Cathedral, where the noon mass was dedicated to the victims.
In Pennsylvania, crash site of United Flight 93, Gov. Ed Rendell issued a proclamation designating Tuesday as Patriot Day and ordered flags at state facilities flown at half-staff.
The Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit Windsor Tunnel closed briefly Tuesday morning, the Detroit News reported.
Families of the 24 Canadians who died in the attacks conducted a memorial service in Toronto, Canadian Broadcasting Corp. said.
