The Colorado Springs area will commemorate the nearly 3,000 who died and 6,000 people who were injured in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 24 years ago during several memorials.

Former President George W. Bush declared the anniversary of the attacks Patriot Day in 2005 to memorialize the lives lost.

"By flying the flag, supporting military families, and teaching young people about our founding ideals, we honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001," he said at the time.

Most of the local gatherings will take place Thursday morning. They are free and open to the public.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Military Affairs Council will host a remembrance at 9 a.m. Thursday for the community on campus in front of Gateway Hall. During the ceremony, the flag will be lowered and

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