Good morning, Cape Girardeau.

First responders & community members in Jackson joined a 9/11 honor walk Friday morning to remember nearly 3,000 victims and honor those who risked their lives, organized by Jackson Fire Department.

Yesterday, SEMO held a ceremony at the campus to honor nearly 3,000 victims of Sept.

11 and reflect on national unity. First responders, service members and community leaders attended the event.

Southeast Missouri State University held a Patriot Day ceremony on campus where students, faculty, and staff honored lives lost 25 years ago with performances of the National Anthem and Taps.

Fire Chief Randy Morris said the event reminds the community to pass on the history of that tragic day.

Mississippi Mutts in Cape Girardeau posted a tribute honoring search-and-rescue dogs that helped first responders after Sept.

11, remembering nearly 3,000 lives lost. The tribute celebrates the enduring bond between humans & animals.

Kori Demyan, an art teacher at Orchard Drive Elementary in Jackson, built a 2977-link paper chain in 30 hours to honor 9/11 victims ahead of the 25th anniversary and it served as the centerpiece for the school’s observance where 375 students observed a moment of silence.