I sat vigil for the 9/11 victims. I still feel their presence and absence - opinion

Every year around the time of the September 11 anniversary I am brought into the depths. It's an experience shared by many Americans.

Rain drops rest near a US flag at the south reflecting pool at the National 9/11 Memorial the day before the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City, September 10, 2020.

(photo credit: REUTERS/CARLO ALLEGRI)

ByJESSICA RUSSAK-HOFFMAN/JTA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 08:48

I sat vigil for the 9/11 victims. I still feel their presence and absence - opinion

Every year around the time of the September 11 anniversary I am brought into the depths. It's an experience shared by many Americans.

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I sat vigil for the 9/11 victims. I still feel their presence and absence - opinion

Every year around the time of the September 11 anniversary I am brought into the depths. It's an experience shared by many Americans.

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