Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

  September 11, 2001: Remembering a Day That Changed the World By Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA On 11 September 2001 , an ordinary Tuesday morning became one of the darkest days in modern history. For those who remember watching the events unfold, the images remain difficult to forget. For younger generations, September 11 may feel like history learned through photographs, documentaries and books. Yet behind every image and every statistic were real people — parents, children, partners, friends, colleagues, emergency responders and travellers whose lives were changed forever. This article is written in remembrance. It is not about sensationalising tragedy. It is about understanding what happened, honouring those who died, recognising extraordinary acts of courage, and reflecting on why the events of September 11 continue to matter 25 years later . What Happened on September 11, 2001? On the morning of 11 September 2001, 19 members of al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger airc...