25 Years After 9/11: Lingering Health Wounds and Intergenerational Grief

A TIME special compiles testimonies from 9/11 families, rescuers, and post-2001 generations, highlighting persistent health issues from toxic exposure and enduring psychological trauma. The piece underscores that the attack's legacy remains active, with ongoing illness and grief shaping American society. It is a retrospective, not a new event, but it signals continued public-health and social consequences.