Joe Biden’s campaign is pulling its television ads off the air for the day on Friday to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
“On September 11th, Vice President Biden will commemorate the anniversary of the attack on our country and will honor the incredible bravery, tragedy, and loss we experienced on that day,” Michael Gwin, deputy rapid response director for Biden for President, told The Hill in a statement.
9/11 Day, the nonprofit that established the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, had called on the Democratic presidential nominee and President Trump to suspend their campaigns for the day.
A day that will never be forgotten. This is the moment that the modern world changed forever. #September11 #911anniversary pic.twitter.com/uEnkJqrANM
— James Melville (@JamesMelville) September 11, 2020
Trump’s reelection campaign did not respond to The Hill’s request for comment on whether it planned to make any changes for campaigning during the day Friday.
Both Biden and Trump will travel to Shanksville, Pa., on Friday to commemorate the anniversary. Shanksville is the site of the Flight 93 National Memorial.
9/11 Day also launched an initiative during the coronavirus pandemic, 9/11 Day At Home, to enable Americans to engage with charitable service virtually.