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Relatives of people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks listen as RoseAnn Lynch sings the National Anthem at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery before the start of the 2008 National America Supports You Freedom Walk in Washington, D.C., , Sept. 7, 2008. Thousands of people turned out for this year's Freedom Walk, which is a national tradition that calls on people to reflect on the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

RELATIVES REMEMBER

Relatives of people killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks listen as RoseAnn Lynch sings the National Anthem at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery before the start of the 2008 National America Supports You Freedom Walk in Washington, D.C., , Sept. 7, 2008. Thousands of people turned out for this year's Freedom Walk, which is a national tradition that calls on people to reflect on the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

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