Hawaii marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a memorial ceremony in Honolulu, a solemn moment for families and first responders.

• Hundreds of residents and first responders gathered at the Eternal Flame War Memorial in Honolulu.
• The ceremony honored the thousands killed in the 2001 attacks.
• Nine of the victims had ties to Hawaii, and each was named during the remembrance.
• The 25-year mark drew a larger turnout than a typical anniversary.

Outlook: Similar ceremonies are expected to continue annually, with the quarter-century mark drawing renewed attention nationwide.