September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Washington DC & New York... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Looking down Wall St. Closed off to most other than press and 1st responders. A soldier in camo and protective mask stands guard as a press photographer walks through. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

People line up along police barriers clapping as 1st responders walk by heading towards the site. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Shot on the day of the attack, a woman looks downtown towards the giant smoke cloud where the Twin Towers stood only hours earlier. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by membe... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Live news coverage being watched by bystanders with American flags. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of c... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Soldiers stop to look at the steel skeletons of the towers, the area came to be known as "The Pile". September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist gro... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Tower 2 falling. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Wash... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Tower 2 falling. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Wash... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Tower 2 falling. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Wash... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Looking down 7th Avenue, after both towers have fallen. A shadowy Woolworth Building appears through the cloud of smoke. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the I... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Washington DC & New York... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Washington DC & New York... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Washington DC & New York... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Washington DC & New York... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent of carrying out suicide missions to US locations in Washington DC & New York... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Shot through the window of a nearby card store, floors covered with dust and stuffed animals. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Q... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Shot through the window of a nearby card store, a postcard stand with postcards of the Twin Towers remains intact. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Looking down Wall St. Closed off to most other than press and 1st responders. 2 soldiers in camo and protective mask stands guard as a reporter makes notes in his notepad. September 11, 2001, NYC.... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Looking down Wall St. Closed off to most other than press and 1st responders. 2 soldiers in camo and protective mask stands guard as a reporter makes notes in his notepad. September 11, 2001, NYC.... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Looking down Wall St. Closed off to most other than press and 1st responders. A soldier in camo and protective mask stands guard as a press photographer walks through. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Looking down Wall St. Closed off to most other than press and 1st responders. 2 soldiers in camo and protective mask stands guard as a reporter makes notes in his notepad. September 11, 2001, NYC.... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

People along the West Side Highway. A father and son stand on the street divider next to a giant sign that says "thank you for your support, God bless the US" September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airp... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

People along the West Side Highway. Shot from behind, people are standing on the barricades looking towards Ground Zero. Smoke still billowing from the site. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airpla... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

People along the West Side Highway. A couple stands with their dog, while other sit along the barricade. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

People along the West Side Highway. A child points in the direction of Ground Zero to her mom, while others look on. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islam... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A couple stands sadly on the West Side Highway, along with many others. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Islamic extremist group Al Qaeda with the intent o... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Soldiers stop to take a photo of the destroyed steel skeletons of the towers, the area came to be known as "The Pile". September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Isl... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Looking down one of the many narrow streets of New York's Financial District, a police man stands alone in the shadows. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four US airplanes were hijacked by members of the Is... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen