TO THOSE WHO FELL INNOCENTLY It is September 11'th. A day that marks a horrifying occurrence that featured hateful men taking over 3000 innocent lives in New York in 2001. Most people who were around then, can remember their entire day, where they were, what they did, and the chaos that ensued across the continent. It was mortifying. Airplane services ceased. Businesses closed. Gas prices quadrupled. We mourned. My aunt was a victim. She worked in tower 2. I was on my honeymoon, and had to come home, cry in confusion, not knowing if she had survived or not. It took weeks to get the final word that she was officially deceased. I was an enlisted ARMY soldier and was immediately called and sent to New York to assist, though we were turned away at the border. There was already a plethora of public service personnel working the site. They took our supply of leather gloves and breathing masks and sent us home. Watching the names and faces of the fallen victims on the news brought tears to my eyes. The young children especially. Made me angry. I went to Afghanistan the following year, feeling justified, determined and righteous. We took the attacks back to the doorstep of the cowards. Today is a terribly historic day. I ask you all to share a story, or an experience and reflect peacefully on the day that changed many. Reflect on 9/11 and honor the fallen.
I remember the day this happened, 9 days after my 6th birthday. I saw it on the news and I still can recollect that video footage. Even at my young age
I remember, I was at work, just past break, setting up a cnc router, turned on the radio as 2nd tower was hit, we all new then that this was a world changing event and the loss of life would be terrible, rip 9/11.
I remember it so vividly, I was 22 and working in a business corporate headquarters in a small town not far from my home. One of the higher-ups in the company had a television in his office right downstairs, and when he saw it he started yelling for everyone. The rest of the day we were all pretty much in shock; the one horrible thing I remember most though was back in my own office, the gentleman who shared the office with me told me to come look at his computer. He was watching live coverage, and it was quite horrific. Most news shot that day was quickly edited out by the end of the day and many people who have seen it all after that point often do not realize what images they were saved from viewing. After the planes hit, before the towers fell, the fire was awful. I saw many people having to make a choice between burning alive or jumping to their death. Those poor people jumping out the windows is something I wish I had never seen but will never forget. On another note, thank you Willy and all other brave men and women who fought or are still fighting to defend our country.
My flat mate woke me up that afternoon, the towers had been hit but not yet collapsed. Spent most of the day tracking down my brother who was flying into Boston, worked that night the radio stayed on and my crew spent most the shift listening to news. It's hard to forget how angry and hurt people were how scared everyone felt.
Always nice to see a quality post from you, Willy. Thanks for your service. I believe I was in the first grade. The day started out very normal until when I assume the first plane hit. There was an announcement around the school to keep TVs off and I kind of wondered why. The teacher said there was an electrical problem or something. Then about half of the kids were picked up early that day, one by one. I still didn't know why this was happening because I was an oblivious kid back then. Plus, the school sheltered us well from what was happening because we were so young. Going to lunch, only two out of the ten friends that sat at my table were there and I don't think they knew what was going on. I came off the bus after school and my mom told me what had happened. My dad was home from work even though he usually worked late during Septembers. I really couldn't comprehend what had happened and how horrendous that day truly was.
I remember watching this on the news.. Second plane struck and we thought was replay at first . Rest in peace those who lost their lives as a result of that act. I was called quickly and we prepared to mobilize although did not leave for some time. That day still makes my stomach turn thinking about it all. We as a nation have stood strong and need to continue to do so. Work together and not be enemies within ourselves, as the real enemy is always lurking. My condolances to all who were lost or lost someone.
9/11 was a horrific event and I'm sad that even today we as a species still have so much wrong doing going on. Sorry to hear about your loss Willy and keep fighting for what you believe in.
I remember having been out for drinks after the end of a busy few months working at the Goodwill Games. I was about to go to bed when I received a text about a plane being flown into the WTC. I remember watching in horror as the second plane hit. I didn't sleep that night as I watched the whole thing unfold. I went to work the next day and everyone was in disbelief, we had so many Americans working with us at the GWG and they were all so quiet. Sorry for your loss Willy & for the thousands of other innocent lives lost on that day.
I would have thought that after so long, the ignorant and blatant racism surrounding 9/11 in America would no longer be a problem. These are tweets I saw on Twitter today. Look at something like this. Firstly.... That is truly atrocious and anyone who would deny that is an idiot. I can understand the context of it happening immediately following 9/11. But still... in reality this girl is likely not even a Muslim and is a Sikh considering her father wears a turban. And then still... Now... Today... Many years later. There are replies like this The nerve of some people... I don't want even want to show you what is deeper in this woman's profile..
I actually had a similar experience. I was in the first grade as well and they had the whole school stay in the cafeteria while the secretary fanatically called parents to pick us up, we thought it was just a half day. My mom picked me up and my dad was working in the city so my mom was terrified, yet thank goodness we came home with one of his coworkers. Supposedly they walked over Manhattan bridge cause the subway system shut down? (Not too sure about that) I do remember seeing the towers on the news, NY1 for those who have time Warner cable. I won't forget the footage that I saw that day and for the next couple of months after. R.I.P ️
I murdered two kids in the name of "justice" when I deployed to Iraq over 9/11. 9/11 was a terrible thing, indeed. Our forces murdered more than 100,000 non-combatant Iraqi civilians (innocent men, women and children). More than 4,000 U.S. Troops died in Iraq alone. Yeah - we showed them, alright...
I was listening to Howard Stern when the first plane hit. He still had is AM morning show on FM radio.
I was stationed in Australia during 9/11. I worked at a place called "pine gap". Fortunately for me, due to time zones, I missed the events as they were unfolding, and instead got the news in its entirety over a cup of coffee with the "Jim Lehrer news hour". That morning I road into work with a bus full of marines and Air Force personnel. The normally chatty bus was as quiet as a tomb that day. Prior to 9/11 I'd never really heard of the Taliban, and since I'm and with names, I kept calling them the "tellatubbies"
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I lost 6 amazing friends that day Nothing can explain the pain and devastation that so many of us experienced that day! And there aren't enough thank you's in the world that can show the appreciation that I have for those that came to help the city I grew up loving<3. From first responders to civilians. And for those like yourself that serve our dysfunctional yet beautiful country thank you just isn't enough! 9/11-Gone but NEVER forgotten