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Franklin Graham Calls for Renewed Faith on 9/11 Anniversary

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 7:38 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Franklin Graham urges Americans to rediscover faith on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
His program “A Day That Changed Our Lives Forever” features survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan rescued from World Trade Center rubble.
Catholic bishops, led by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, say faith lifted the nation and call for renewed peace commitment.
The Pentagon memorial includes 184 stainless-steel benches bearing each victim’s name and age, oriented toward the building.

History

Historical Context

Al-Qaeda’s September 11 2001 attacks killed 2,977 people and led President George W. Bush to proclaim Patriot Day on September 14, 2001. In the following years, the Pentagon memorial received 184 stainless-steel benches and The Sphere sculpture was installed in 2017. Today Franklin Graham’s “A Day That Changed Our Lives Forever” revisits survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan, echoing the original call for faith-based healing.

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Story summary

Franklin Graham urges Americans to rediscover faith on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
His program “A Day That Changed Our Lives Forever” features survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan rescued from World Trade Center rubble.
Catholic bishops, led by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, say faith lifted the nation and call for renewed peace commitment.
The Pentagon memorial includes 184 stainless-steel benches bearing each victim’s name and age, oriented toward the building.

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