## CeeCee Ross Lyles Honored During Sept. 11 ‘We Remember’ Ceremony ### Local Hero CeeCee Ross Lyles Recognized for Her Bravery and Sacrifice Local hero CeeCee Ross Lyles was honored during the Sept. 11, 2001 "We Remember" ceremony. Lyles, who was a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11, was one of the first victims of the terrorist attacks. She was praised for her bravery and sacrifice by friends, family, and fellow first responders.
Lyles was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She was a graduate of Howard University and had been working as a flight attendant for American Airlines for seven years. She was known for her warm personality and her dedication to her job.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Lyles was working on American Airlines Flight 11 from Boston to Los Angeles. The flight was hijacked by terrorists shortly after takeoff. Lyles and the other flight attendants on board fought back against the hijackers, but they were ultimately unsuccessful. The plane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, killing everyone on board.
Lyles' death was a devastating loss for her family and friends. However, her memory lives on through the work of the CeeCee Ross Lyles Foundation, which was established in her honor. The foundation provides scholarships to students studying aviation and hospitality, and it also supports programs that help victims of terrorism.
Lyles' story is a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Her legacy will continue to inspire others for years to come.
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