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Opinion: We must find resolve and unity we had after 9/11 if America is to shine bright again

A flag is hung outside a store window near Times Square on Sept. 14, 2001, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. - photo by Associated Press

9/11 flag — A flag is hung outside a store window near Times Square on Sept. 14, 2001, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. - photo by Associated Press

Everywhere you looked Friday, there were reminders of Sept. 11, 2001, the day terrorists attacked the United States and killed thousands. Newspapers, television, social media, radio, podcasts – all reminded us of the heavy toll paid on that sad day 19 years ago.