MLB plans day of tributes on 9/11 anniversary

So much has changed in 15 years, but these four words remain a constant truth:

“We Shall Not Forget.”

Sunday marks another important remembrance of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, when al-Qaida terrorists hijacked four airliners and killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington and near Shanksville, Pa.

Major League Baseball, which was instrumental in helping a nation begin to heal back then, announced plans on Thursday for the league-wide commemoration, with tributes at all 15 ballparks hosting games on Sunday. This remembrance is part of MLB’s ongoing effort to honor those whose lives were lost and affected on that day.

On-field personnel — including players, coaches and umpires — will wear caps with a side patch of an American flag during games. The Toronto Blue Jays will wear customized caps recognizing both the U.S. and Canada. MLB proceeds from sales of these caps will be donated to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Pentagon Memorial and the Flight 93 Memorial.

Home clubs will mark the date with pregame ceremonies, including a moment of silence, and the “We Shall Not Forget” MLB silhouetted batter ribbon will be displayed throughout ballparks. Additionally, special lineup cards and base jewels will be used for every game played.

As it reads on the 911memorial.org website: “Despite the passing years since September 11, 2001, it remains as important as ever that we continue to come together to remember and honor the victims and our shared history.”

Five years ago, when the Mets hosted the Cubs in the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball game, it was Mike Piazza — whose emotional go-ahead homer against the Braves had highlighted the first post-9/11 …

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