TODAY The Argus is marking 20 years since the terror attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

Everyone remembers where they were when the Twin Towers fell.

Millions of people saw the attacks on the World Trade Center unfold live on television.

The repercussions were felt right across the world, not only in the immediate aftermath, but also in the political decisions that followed.

World affairs reordered abruptly on that morning of blue skies, black ash, fire and death.

From the first terrible moments, America’s longstanding allies united with long-time enemies against the stateless terrorists.

Thousands of people died, many more were injured and people from 77 different countries were among the casualties.

In Brighton, the family of Robert Eaton, who worked on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center, mourned the loss of their son and brother, while Albion fan Paul Neal began to contemplate how he had managed to escape being within metres of the collapsing South Tower.

Suddenly, the tragic events that were happening thousands of miles across the Atlantic had deeper resonance at home, and for the families of those who died, their grief continues.

An entire generation has now grown up with little or no memory from that fateful day so each anniversary is an important lesson.

We must continue to remember the people who lost their lives and the first responders who paid the ultimate price trying to help others.

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