September 11, 2001: Remembered in Oakland Township

On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania profoundly affected communities across the United States.

In the days that followed, residents, businesses, and public institutions throughout Oakland Township displayed American flags, signs, ribbons, and other expressions of remembrance, unity, and support.

The photographs below were taken by Janine Saputo in the days following the attacks. Together, they provide a visual record of how people throughout Oakland Township responded during this historic moment.