HELENA Its been 24 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, a day that forever changed our nation. Across the country, people are gathering to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day and the heroism on display.

Here in Helena, Montanans have come together at the Capitol for a remembrance ceremony.

The ringing of the bell echoed through the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday to honor fallen first responders and victims.

Even in that darkness, we saw extraordinary courage, Governor Greg Gianforte said.

Courage from first responders, law enforcement, citizens, and firefighters.

Helena Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike Chambers remembers being at a fire station and watching it all unfold on television.

It is something we carry with us throughout the day, the sacrifice and the reali

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