. >> reporter: the granite city they call aberdeen, and on the east coast it's bitterly cold and grey. this place has been basketing in the economic sunshine for years. oil provided it. kenny runs a construction company. yet he supports independence from the u.k. because he thinks so much of the profit has been wasted by london. >> oil was discovered in late 1960s when i was a teenager, ever since i was a teenager they've been saying it ran out and it stifled development and opportunities, we could have had a stronger opportunity had the infrastructure, investment and encouragement from the u.k. treasury been stronger. the two sides in the debate agree that scotland could survive as an independent country, but oil, energy and scotland's future income have been a source of end less, furious debate. >> it's been central to the argument of the scottish national party, but the seas are full of oil, and the profits somehow go to scotland and not london. the unionists insist that those forecasts are a lie, and that the oil is running out. really, it's a metaphor for the big question scotlan

. >> the granite city they call aberdeen and it is often bitterly cold. his place has been basking in the economic sunshine for years that oil has provided. kenny runs a successful con trust company yet he supports independence from the u.k. because he thinks so much of the profit has been wasted by lond london. >> oil was discovered in the 1960s when i was a teenager, and ever since i was a teenager they've been saying the oil is running out. i think we could have a stronger economy in the northeast of scotland. t >> reporter: the two sides in the debate over the future of the united kingdom agree that scotland could survive as an independent country. but oil and energy, and scotland's future income has been a source of endless furious debate. it is absolutely essential to the argument of the scottish independent party that the oil should go to scotland, not london. but many say that the forecasts are a lie and the oil is running out. really it's a metaphor for the big question that scotland faces. is this country, as the union say, really quite poor, or

. >> reporter: the granite city they call aberdeen, and on the east coast it's often bitterly cold andemittingly grey. this place has been basketing in the economic sunshine for years that oil has provided. kenny runs a successful construction company, but supports independence from the u.k., because he thinks so much of the profit has been wasted by london. >> oil was discovered in the late 1960s, when i was a teenager, and ever since i was a teenager they said it was running out. it stifled opportunitiesies, we could have had have strongery, had infrastructure, investment and encouragement from the u.k. treasury been stronger. >> reporter: the two sides in the debate agree that scotland could survive as an independent country. oil, energy and scotland's future income is a source of furious debate. it's been absolutely central to the argument of the scottish national party, but the seas are full of oil, and the profits from scottish oil should go to scotland, and not london. yet the unionists insist, as they have for many years, that the optimistic forecasts is a lie, and the oil is r

. >> reporter: the granite city they call this and on the east coast here it's often bitterly cold and gray but this place is basquing in the economic sunshine for years, that oil has provided. he runs a successful construction company and yet he supports independence from the uk because he thinks so much of the profit has been wasted by london. >> oil was discovered in the late 1960s when i was a teenager and ever since i was a teenager they say the oil is running out and this is development and opportunities and i think we could have a much stronger economy in the northeast of scott land with the inf infrastructure and investment and encouragement from uk treasury been stronger. >> reporter: debate of the future of the uk agree scott land could survive as an independent country, but oil, energy and scott land's future income have been a source of endless debates. it has been central to the arguments of the scottish national party that the seas there are still full of oil and that the profit from scottish oil should go to scott land and not london and the unionist insists as they have

the gran it city they -- the granite city they call aberdeen. and on the east coast it is often bitterly cold and unremittingly gray. but basking in the economic sunshine for years that oil has provided. kenny runs a successful construction company yet he supports independence from the u.k. because he thinks so much of the profit has been wasted by london. >> oil was discovered in the 1960s when i was a teenager and ever since i was a teenager they have said the royal was running out. we could have a much, much stronger economy in the northeast of scotland had it been for investment and encouragement from the u.k. treasury been stronger. >> the two sides over the debate of the future of the united kingdom agree that scotland could survive as an independent country. but a source of endless furious debate. it's been absolutely central to the argument of the scottish national party, that the seas there are still full of oil and that the profits from scottish oil should go to scotland and not london. and yet the unionists say that the optimistic for

. >> reporter: the granite city is what they call aberdeen and on the coast it's bitterly cold and unremittentlyy. >> ever since i was a teenager they've been thinking that oil has been running out. i think we could have had a much stronger economy in scotland's infrastructure and investment and encouragement. >> the two sides in this debate over the future of the united kingdom agree that scotland could survive as an independent country. but oil, energy, and scotland's future income has been a source of endless fury debate. it has been central to the argument because the seas are still full of oil. and that the profits should go to scotland and not london. yet the unionists say that the forecastors are a lie and that the oil is running out. is this country as the unionists say really quite poor, or as the nationalists insist is really quite rich? one day the oil will run out. that much is certain, but it's replacements could be every bit lucrative. this stretch of water in the far north of scotland will create a large energy scheme. there are similar energy projects throughout. after all a wind

. >> reporter: the granite city they all aberdeen and on the east coast it's often bitterly cold andemittingly gray. about through place has been basking in the economic sunshine for years that oil has provided. kenny runs a successful construction company. yet he supports independence from the u.k. because he thinks so much of the profit has been wasted by london. >> oil was discovered in the late 1960s when i was 18 ager and ever since i was 18 ager they have been saying the oil was running out that stifled development and opportunities. we could have had a much, much stronger economy in the northeast of scotland had the intra fracture, investment, courage. from the u.k. treasury been stronger 78 the two sides of the debate over the future of the united kingdom agree that scotland could survive as an independent country. but oil, energy and scotland's future income have been a source of endless furious debates. it's been absolutely central to the argument of the scottish national party that the seize are stilseasthere are still fild the profits should go to the scotland and not lon

ago, today you can see a live picture from ground 0 in new york city this is the ceremony that took place in union city there are 40 granite stones bearing names of the passengers and crew members of flight 93. we talked with the twin sister of flight attendant wanda green, who was on that flight. >> wanda was a living mother. she was fun. she was, you know, ambitious, trying to get into real estate. she wanted to make a transition. but she was warm and friendly. we miss her, a lot. >> nicole miller and pilot jason dahl were honored today every year, the passengers are remembered for their heroism. a group of people them rushed the cockpit and overwhelmed the hijackers. >> the intended target was the white house or perhaps u.s. capitol. >> bay area firefighters paused to honor their comrade that's died on september 11th. firefighters stood at attention this morning the time the south tower collapsed. then, took turns reading names of the fallen. 343 new york firefighters were killed responding to the attacks a vigil in lafayette was mared by vandals today it features what organizers say is the largest overpass flag display

city. this is the ceremony that took place in union city there are 40 granite stones bearing names of the passengers and crew members of flight 93. we talked with the twin sister of flight attendant wanda green, who was on that flight. >> wanda was a living mother. she was fun. she was, you know, ambitious, trying to get into real estate. she wanted to make a transition. but she was warm and friendly. we miss , a lot. >> nicole miller and pilot jason dahl were honored today every year, the passengers are remembered for their heroism. a group of people them rushed the cockpit and overwhelmed the hijackers. >> the intended target was the white house or perhaps u.s. capitol. >> bay area firefighters paused to honor their comrade that's died on september 11th. firefighters stood at attention this morning the time the south tower collapsed. then, took turns reading names of the fallen. 343 new york firefighters were killed responding to the attacks a vigil in lafayette was mared by vandals today it features what organizers say is the largest overpass flag display in the state. today, thieves targeted the

the union city memorial was deck dated in 2007. the 40 granitetones bearing the names of the pass jers and crew members. tributes are taking place all over the bay area in memory of those who died when terrorists attacked america 13 years ago. abc 7 news reporter joining us in san francisco with our story, amy. >> reporter: hi sheryl, one firefighter said he can't help but think about what the firefighters went through. the call coming in, the adrenaline. it brings a lump to his throat every year. san francisco firefighters stopped what they were doing and stood at attention this morning at 6:59, the exact moment 13 years ago, that the south tower of the world trade center collapsed. after frfrlts had rush -- firefighters rushed in to help. they then reach name of firefighters who died that day. those who spoke the names of the dead say it was an emotional responsibility. >> it's an honor, and you feel privileged that you're here to share in honoring those that have passed us. >> reporter: the fire chief made sure to include her fire recruits in

at the flight 93 memorial in union city, and they are etched on a 40 granite pillar one man's whose wife was on board said a memorial represents her unwavering strength and love. this is the city's memorial park on main street. the includes girders from the world trade center. this evening's event begins at 5:30 they will introduce an initiative using the park to educate young people about that day in history and back out here live while some firefighters will be gathered at the memorial this morning, those who were at their own fire stations will be pulling out their engines saluting and then lowering the flag to half staff janine de la vega ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> and the 43 fire steaks also take part. mayor ed lee will lead the ceremonies at the folsom street on 19th street. at 6:59 the world trade center collapsed bells will ring marking the last alarm. at 7:00 a.m. the flag will be lowered to half staff, there will be one minute of silence. new york city, it was different than the ones before. the memorial and museum will be open and on this very -- on this very solemn occa

the newest park nearly complete. sweeping glass subway entrances, dancing fountains and a cafe is intended as a centerpiece for the city opening tomorrow. >> to you this looks like an improvement? >> yes, definitely. >> the shady granite plaza that preceded the new park, home to occupy philadelphia protesters for months, needed an upgrade. the new changes are attracting attention ahead of tomorrow's ribbon cutting and three days of opening events. supporters hope the park will be a hub for residents, commuters and tourists alike. connecting the avenue of the arts to the parkway and beyond. co-workers are convinced the upgraded hangout could have an economic ripple effect well beyond 15th street. >> i think it's central, in the middle of the city, usually after work, no one's in the city. i think this is a great place to bring people back to city after work hours. >> whoa! ? center city? but why not? >> the southern third of the park won't be complete until later this year. that's after other delays caused by underground construction difficulties and our brutal winter weather that put the project $5 million over its original $50 million budget. comcast, the parent company of nbc10 is a sponsor of tomorrow's ribbon cutt

and i mean, and the sitting area is even granite, it is not grass. and when the people in my co-op walk by the city hall every day they think, well if those guys don't have to brown my grass, then why do i have to? and it is incredibly frustrating and so i just bring this to you because i hope that even though there are some places where it is not a huge amount of water savings, that you will consider taking drastic measures like letting the grass go brown because it sends a visual message to all of the residents and an important one that has been taken in sacramento and will be followed in san francisco. >> and just so that i am clear, did your... was there a letter in the file from you, a few days ago, did we get a letter from that same co-op. >> i did send an e-mail. >> i didn't get a response. so i wasn't sure if you guys got it. >> i think that we got a communication. >> i did get a response from rec and park and they said that they are using less water to irrigate the grass and i respond to that is that is great, but then put up a big sign or something that shows people that you are really ma

the nation. a ceremony was held in union city. this ceremony was held at the flight 93 memorial at sugar mill landing park. 40 granite stones bear the names of the passengers and crew members, including a flight attendant who grew up in oakland. wanda green flew with united for nearly 30 years. her family says they miss her every day. >> she was very warm and friendly. >> it brings us old memories. in the end we get ourselves together and we have to pick up and keep going. we just want to honor her. every time we get a chance. that's what this ultimately is about is honoring her memory. >> the san francisco, one firefighter said that today is rough. he can't help but get emotional thinking about what firefighters in new york city went through 13 years ago today. san francisco firefighters stopped what they were doing and stood at attention this morning at 6:59. the exact moment 13 years ago that the south tower of the world trade center collapsed. after firefighters had rushed in to help. they then read each name of the 343 firefighters who died that day. those who actually spoke the names of the dead say it was an emotional respons

and i mean, and the sitting area is even granite, it is not grass. and when the people in my co-op walk by the city hall every day they think, well if those guys don't have to brown my grass, then why do i have to? and it is incredibly frustrating and so i just bring this to you because i hope that even though there are some places where it

. ♪ >> the ceremony is held behind city hall next to the memorial with pieces of steel from the twin towers and graniterom the pentagon and soil and earth from shanksville, pennsylvania. >> there is 500 flags a tribute to those who served. >> we have something that represents what the country is. people step up to the plate and take on their share. >> 9/11 affected east lake like everywhere else. i remember the day of the tragedy and where i was at. first year my daughter went back to college and trying to contact her and no cell phone was working. i think it is like the day stood still. >> if we don't do something and communities all over the country are not part of the remembrance, then that is how history repeats itself. there are 1400 communities in america that built memorials and serving as reminders of the sacrifices made that day and every day sense. >> rick, always good to remember. >> amanda knox is back in the the news. threatening to sow the makers of a new film about the brutal murder of her roommate. >> rumors are swirling and we'll go next to the relief date. virtually all your important

. >> the ceremony is held behind city hall next to the memorial the town built with pieces of steel from the twin towers, granitend soil and earth from shanksville, pennsylvania, news selled at the boulevard of 500 flags, a tribute to those who sacrificed for our armed forces. >> what we have here is something that represents what this country is. people step up to the plate and take on their share of what needs to be done. >> i think 9/11 affected east lake like everywhere else. i remember the day of the tragedy, where i was at. the first year my daughter went back to college, trying to contact her and none of the cell phones were working. i think that everyone that day is like the day stood still. >> if we don't do something and the other communities all over the country aren't part of the remembering, then that's how history repeats itself. >> there are roughly 1,400 other memorials built across america using an artifact or piece of metal from the twin towers serving as reminders of the sacrifices made that day and every day since. >> live for us. thank you, rick. not live for us, i should say. excuse me. >>>

. >> the union city memorial was created by a former marine from hayward and dedicated in december of 2007. there are 40 granite stones bearing the names of the flight 93 passengers and crew members. >>> abc news reporter marcie gonzalez is in new york with a look at the tributes honoring the lives lost that day. [ taps ] >> reporter: flags waving, tears falli falling, honoring the 2,983 people who lost their lives in the terror attacks on september 11th, 2001. >> 13 years and it still feels like yesterday. >> reporter: bells leading into moments of silence. marking when the planes struck the twin towers, crashed in shanksville, pennsylvania, and hit the pentagon. >> 13 years after a small and hateful minds conspired to break us, america stands tall and america stands proud. >> reporter: standing proud, but on alert. security especially tight at this year's ceremonies. >> the increased concern about isis is now adding to the work that we're doing. >> reporter: officers keeping close watch -- >> laura rockefeller -- >> reporter: -- until after the last name was read -- >> and my loving sister -- >> reporter: and