JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty ImageThirteen years ago today, tragedy struck America when the horrific terrorist attacks took place on Sept. 11, 2001.
But even such a heartrending catastrophe couldn't dampen our nation's spirits as the terrible events caused our country come together—as we continue to do so more than a decade later.
President Barack Obama, along with first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden observed a moment of silence at the White House early Thursday morning in remembrance of the 13th anniversary of the attacks.
"It has now been thirteen years. Thirteen years since the peace of an American morning was broken," the POTUS later said during the 9/11 observance ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Va. "Thirteen years after small and hateful minds conspired to break us, America stands tall and proud."
And much like Obama and our fellow American citizens, celebrities are taking a moment to remember those affected by the heartbreaking attacks. Here is what Hollywood is saying on Twitter. #NeverForget.
Visiting the @Sept11Memorial this year was something I'll never forget, in memory of a day we will always remember with tears in our eyes.
? Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) September 11, 2014Today we remember and honor all the lives + families ruined by the tragedy of 9/11. Practice love in their memory today #WeWillNeverForget
? Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 11, 2014Heroes are lost...but never forgotten. #NeverForget #9/11 http://t.co/9DATeZx3bl
? Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) September 11, 2014One of the worst days but it brought out the best in human kind. Do something charitable today in honor #9/11 pic.twitter.com/6C1hlfLgwU
? Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) September 11, 2014NEVER FORGET 9/11/01. To all the brave hearts that were there for others on that day, we can never repay you, but we will always remember.
? Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) September 11, 2014? Andy Cohen (@Andy) September 11, 2014
let's honor those we lost on #9/11 and work for peace and strive towards freedom. #nystrong http://t.co/jxwPLWaWmX
? AnnaSophia Robb (@robbannasophia) September 11, 2014#911 ???????????? http://t.co/6uyxwkla9k
? Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) September 11, 2014Never Forget #9/11 http://t.co/B3CYSDivSq
? Julianne Hough (@juliannehough) September 11, 2014We remember.
? Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) September 11, 2014Still etched in our minds,where we were,the shock and horror as the world changed forever.
Remembering the victims. #9/11 RIP
? Lisa Vanderpump (@LisaVanderpump) September 11, 2014Like many today, Thursday, 9/11...we @GMA will #NeverForget.
? Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) September 11, 2014Remember #911 forever. RIP. http://t.co/IhXdyNAOk6
? Brooke Burke-Charvet (@brookeburke) September 11, 2014This @911day, please share a message of support for the 9/11 families at http://t.co/OckFh9SGH9 #911day
? Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) September 11, 2014Sending prayers of love & healing to all those affected by 9/11 and continuous thanks to those still fighting for our freedom.
? Orly Shani (@orlyshani) September 11, 2014I will never forget this day. The world changed forever but the Freedom tower will always remind us how strong we are #nyc #911 #neverforget
? Rachel Zoe (@RachelZoe) September 11, 201413 yrs ago my life as a downtown New Yorker was changed forever. My thoughts are with the families, friends & victims of 9/11. #neverforget
? Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) September 11, 2014Today (and every day) we remember the victims and heroes of 9-11. THANK YOU to the NYPD, NYFD and all? http://t.co/TQk2NrK9zB
? oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) September 11, 2014How are you remembering 9/11 today? Tell us in the comments.