25 Years After 911 | Montpelier News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, WCAX reporters in Vermont recall the raw terror and chaos of that day—when a roommate woke a journalist live on air as the second plane struck, and a news director had to lead his stunned team through unprecedented decisions about national security, air travel, and military mobilization. Security tightened overnight, with photographers barred from runways by armed Humvees, and departures canceled across the country. Amid the shock, communities rallied—people queued for hours to donate blood, even when it wasn’t needed, and grief echoed in churches where leaders struggled to comfort congregants mourning loved ones lost. That day shattered America’s sense of safety, revealing a world where no place was truly secure—and changed the nation forever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c940c1ac9c806d2c