It has been 12 years since the Sept. 11 attacks shocked nation and world, but for many it seems like only yesterday.

On this anniversary, many of the Valley’s sports teams and figures have tweeted out thoughts and remembrances. From the Arizona Cardinals to the Arizona Rattlers and Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats, this page is a compilation of just some of the thoughts.

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In light of 911 tragedy my heart & prayers go out to all families affected & all those who fight to defend this great nation & our freedoms!

— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) September 11, 2013

Today we remember those that lost their lives 12 years ago. #Remember911 #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/0w5ILXnruE

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 11, 2013

Hard to believe its been 12 years Those who lost their lives and first responders who risked theirs will always be remembered #NeverForget

— Cory hahn (@Coryhahn34) September 11, 2013

On this day to remember 9/11, the words of former #AzCardinals S Pat Tillman the day after http://t.co/OcbpQGWMGM pic.twitter.com/4fiep9SeY7

— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) September 11, 2013

Today we remember all those who lost their lives on 9/11 #NeverForget http://t.co/ZdRKNw7QmB pic.twitter.com/iWC0HSmwN3

— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) September 11, 2013

9/11 seems like it was forever ago, but 12 years isn't that long ago. S/O to all the fallen heroes http://t.co/fVCuEZ9oed

— Calais Campbell (@Campbell93) September 11, 2013

We will never forget the sacrifice of those affected by the events on this day 12 years ago. #NeverForget #USA pic.twitter.com/5b9LkyM33e

— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) September 11, 2013

9-11 never forget , pretty cool in our grassy area #UofA #BEARDOWN pic.twitter.com/BjJ1HTSCSq

— Rondae Jefferson (@RondaeHJ23) September 11, 2013

#NEVERFORGET http://t.co/IQRiMHVXGi

— US Airways Center (@USAirwaysCenter) September 11, 2013

Take a sec to remember those that lost their lives 12 years ago and appreciate those that put themselves in harm's way. #NeverForget #9/11

— Jared Tevis (@TucTownTevis) September 11, 2013

#NEVERFORGET http://t.co/6MNxvbgg2s

— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) September 11, 2013

Remembering the heartache and heroes on this anniversary…..God Bless America!

— Charli Turner Thorne (@ASUCoachCharli) September 11, 2013

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