Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush attend a ceremony in New York City, Friday morning, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks…See 15 Photos and Heartwarming Video

New York City fell silent Friday as the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, bringing together former presidents, families of victims, first responders and dignitaries at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at Ground Zero.

Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush gathered for the solemn commemoration, creating a rare bipartisan moment as the nation remembered the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks.

The ceremony included the traditional reading of the victims’ names and moments of silence marking the devastating events of that morning. This year’s observance also introduced a seventh moment of silence honoring the thousands of people who have died from illnesses linked to the toxic exposure following the attacks.

The gathering carried an especially emotional significance as many attendees reflected on how much has changed over the past quarter-century while emphasizing the enduring message of “Never Forget.”

Photos from the ceremony captured quiet moments of reflection, remembrance and national unity as former presidents stood together to honor the victims and the families whose lives were forever changed.

As America marked 25 years since that tragic day, the message from New York remained clear: the lives lost will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸🕊️