Colleagues of Japanese victims of last year's terrorist attacks in the United States solemnly observed the first anniversary on Wednesday, with many companies holding a moment of silence in remembrance of those who died when the World Trade Center buildings collapsed.
"They were innocent," a Mizuho Financial Group employee said, "If only I could turn back the clock to one year ago, I would want to prevent what has happened."
Twelve Japanese and seven local staff of Mizuho's New York office died in the attack.
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