The Pentagon Observes 9/11 in Solemn Ceremony for Family Members of Those Who Perished (photos)

View our photos from the 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony for family members of those who perished 14 years ago on the date and hour when a hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter delivered the keynote address.

The ceremony took place at a the Pentagon Memorial. To honor the 184 victims, 184 illuminated benches have been arranged according to the victim’s ages. Each bench is engraved with the name of a victim. A shallow lighted pool of flowing water is positioned under each memorial bench. The memorial is open seven days a week, year-round. It is also the only place on the Pentagon grounds where photography is permitted.

View our photos from the ceremony on Sept. 11, 2015, by clicking on the photo icons below. (All photos by Jeff Malet)