(WBAP/KLIF) — On this day 19 years ago, nearly 3,000 people died in the terrorist attacks of New York City’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the heart and soul of the country lies in the selfless response of 9-11 heroes. The governor also reiterated his support of law enforcement agencies in Texas that are being de-funded by their local governments.

Abbott shared his support for the brave first-responders of 9-11 during a press conference, Thursday. The governor eluded to the valiant effort of police, fire, medical professionals in their response.

Four passenger planes were hijacked by 19 terrorists on September 11, 2001. Two of which were flown into the Twin Towers, one crashed into the Pentagon, while a forth was thwarted by passengers and crashed in a Pennsylvania field. No one knows the intended target of that aircraft.

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Governor Abbott Calls For Moment Of Silence To Honor Victims Of September 11th Attacks

Orders Texas Flags To Half-Staff

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for all Texans to observe a moment of silence at 7:46 AM CDT (8:46 AM EDT) tomorrow, September 11, 2020, to honor and remember the victims of the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. The Governor has also ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff.

“I ask all Texans to hold a moment of silence to honor our fellow Americans who tragically lost their lives and for those who were injured in the horrific terror attacks that took place on September 11, 2001,” said Governor Abbott. “We also honor the heroic first responders who selflessly rushed toward danger to save lives and help those in need. Today, as we remember one of the darkest moments in our nation’s history, let us also remember the way Americans united in the face of evil. May that unity and love of country continue to be a guiding light for our nation.”