1. Utah played a key role in the search and rescue efforts following the 9/11 attacks. Over 200 Utah firefighters and search and rescue workers deployed to Ground Zero to assist in the recovery effort.

2. Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah lost three alumni in the attacks on the World Trade Center. One of the alumni, Brad Vadas, was on the 105th floor of the North Tower when the plane struck.

3. Utah Governor Mike Leavitt declared a state of emergency following the attacks and designated the Utah Emergency Operations Center as the central location for coordinating Utah's response.

4. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, headquartered in Salt Lake City, reached out to thousands of members in the New York City area to offer assistance and support after the attacks. The Church also provided volunteer workers and donated money to relief efforts.

5. The Salt Lake City International Airport was among the numerous airports across the country that temporarily shut down in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. The airport served as a stopover for many of the diverted planes on 9/11, as well as for the flights carrying the Utah search and rescue teams to New York City.