BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Community members gathered Thursday morning to take a moment of silence for all the lives lost in the 911 terrorist attacks. Honoring the brave lives who put others needs before their own.

On September 11, 2001 the country was silent. Betty Ann Ong was the first to alert the authorities about the attacks and was able to save hundreds. Now her legacy lives on through her sisters foundation, helping the community one call at a time.

The Twin Towers were struck by terrorists more 20 years ago, but to this day, September 11th still brings pain for many.

Christina Ramos Daughters of American Revolution California State Society said "This is one of the toughest days for our organization. Our nation was hit and we are all decedents of the American Revolutionary War

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