9/11

MudderChuck · #1 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 11:08 AM

Everytime, I start complaining, about a crappy job I don´t want to do. I think of the Firefighters at the world trade center. They sure didn´t want to hump 100 some floors, with respirators and equipement. Did it because it was duty.
Some of our best, lost there lives that day, for somebody else´s political/religious beliefs. Some of our best, doing unselfish duty.
Everytime I hear the list, of the names, of the people who died on 9/11, I think of this passage.
" But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name."

firemanharry · #2 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 11:19 AM

BakedAlaskan · #3 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 11:23 AM

I wasn't around for Pearl Harbor, but I feel I have a better understanding of that day now. I was home glued to the TV for two straight weeks during 9/11. It was one of the worst emotional roller coasters I have ever been on. I wouldn't have missed it for the world.

I ignore (honestly loathe!) those that pretend it wasn't a big deal or it even happened. I think about it still, almost everyday in one way or another. I have a 9/11 shirt that the funds went to NYFD, I where each anniversity.

I thank ALL those involved for there heroics and unselfishness. And for those that help serve our country today, both military and civil.

Thank you for everything that is dear to me and my family.

Keith

PASmokeater · #4 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 11:28 AM

That's a good post Mudder, I was wondering myself if anyone else realized that today is the second anniversery of that fateful day. I lost alot of brothers that day, and am sad to think of all of the lives lost (both civilian and ones in any form of rescue service).

I can't speak for all Firefighters, but I can tell you that most of them probably didn't even think about having to hump hose up 100 floors. It's something we want to do, not have to do. Firefighters are special individuals (I don't know if that's a good thing or not lol). While all of the sane people are running out of buildings, we are running in.

But there is alot more to Firefighting then putting out burning buildings.
We are usually the first to respond on scene at accidents, and are usualy the first to respond in times of disaster.

We are called into service for search and rescue, as well as recovery.

We help the community, and give tours of the station, and speak at schools and fairs about safty awareness. We hold drives and fund raises to help feed the less fortunate in our community, as well as help fund other programs to benifit those who need it.

Our company, and the ones around here are strictly volunteer, and we devote a chunk of our lives to better the community.

I'm not posting this for recognition, so please do not offer it, I am mearly helping those that are not aware of it, the big picture these people played in the lives of those around them, and they will be missed, not just for their heroism, but for the everyday jobs and duties they did, which will be missed by us all.

Rob

:P :)

LauraBoston · #5 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 12:12 PM

Today is a day I will NEVER forget. I wont forget how I felt when I heard. I wont forget how I felt when I saw the Firefighters run into 2 burning buildings. I wont forget how much I love this country, and the men and women who allow me to be free, I have the utmost resect for you. Remember it is the Soilder that give us freedom, not the demonstrators.

I wont ever forget how I cried for the people we lost. How I feel now for the children with no Dad or Mom. I wont ever forget how I felt that day. I will live my life like and American, an American whom millions have died for. I wont forget that they died for me.

http://www.langleyscouting.ca/progra...w/dadspoem.htm
Yeah thats good...read that.

jps4jeep · #6 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 01:56 PM

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Johnny

purpleyjgirl · #7 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 02:13 PM

I was coming up on my due date for my daughter the morning of 9/11. All I remember was being glued to the tv for the rest of that day and the rest of that week untill the tuesday the 18th I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl. While in the hospital I was wondering what kind of world I just brought this baby into? Now 2 years later I know I brought Alexandria into the most beautiful place surrounded by the most beautiful people to protect her. God Bless America......Today I remember a highschool friend......

Greywolf · #8 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 02:24 PM

Let us never forget those who have paid the ultimate price...

--Chris

graewulf · #9 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 03:23 PM

the one image that I will never forget is sitting in my boss's office watching the TV and seeing the second tower collapse before my eyes... I remember as a kid taking a trip to NYC and going up to the observation deck in the WTC to see all of NYC... and all of a sudden it was gone....

graewulf · #10 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LauraBoston

Today is a day I will NEVER forget. I wont forget how I felt when I heard. I wont forget how I felt when I saw the Firefighters run into 2 burning buildings. I wont forget how much I love this country, and the men and women who allow me to be free, I have the utmost resect for you. Remember it is the Soilder that give us freedom, not the demonstrators.

I wont ever forget how I cried for the people we lost. How I feel now for the children with no Dad or Mom. I wont ever forget how I felt that day. I will live my life like and American, an American whom millions have died for. I wont forget that they died for me.

http://www.langleyscouting.ca/progra...w/dadspoem.htm
Yeah thats good...read that.

well said,....

raptor_pilot · #11 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 06:08 PM

Today in school we had a descussion about what should be done on this day. Some said it should be a holiday, some said otherwise. I was one of the ones that said otherwise. No, I don not try to forget it. Nor do i ignore it. I remeber it every time is see a firefighter, policeman, NYC picture, or anything at all related to that day. The reason i fell it should not be a holiday is because holidays are all commercial now. This day shoul not ahve a sale or special. It should be a day to remeber all those who died.

December 7, 1941. The date Pearl Harbor was attacked. I know it and I'm only 16. I know it because people remember it. They teach others about that horrible day. That is how this day should be celebrated, or maybe that's not the right word.

History books have done a decent job of explaining Dec. 7. I feel they will also do a decent job of explaining Sept. 11. But it is up to us to really honor these people by being Americans and to remember that day. And never forget anyone who gave their life for our freedom, whether Civil or in Service to AMerica.

Sorry for the long post but thought i should share. God Bless everyone who has, does, and will be a true American.

Mike

warrior · #12 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 06:13 PM

This day will live forever in our hearts and minds as the day each and every one of use was assulted and battered at the hands of terrorist. I work law enforcement full-time and volunteer at the fire department. I have never in my life felt so close to people that I have never met than I did that day. My brothers and sisters doing their jobs and paying the ultimate price for freedom. There was no second thoughts or wondering if they should go or not, they just went. Even knowing what happened that day and all the lives lost, I know even today they would still go. My heart and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims from that day that will live forever.
Sincerely
Everette Dannar
Assistant Chief of Police
Overbrook Police Department

Snitty · #13 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 06:42 PM

I was taking my friends mother to buffalo to get a cast made for her leg... I got a call from my mother saying what had just happened.... i flipped the radio on and yup, it was true... when i arrived at the clinic to get the cast made, nobody there had heard about it yet... i saw there was a television in the corner, and asked if we can turn it on to watch what was happening... i was told that it didn't work... I simply moved it to another recepticle and it turned on fine... but... no cable... so i unscrewed the FM antenna from the broken radio they had there, hooked it up.. and there they were, two towers, one falling down, and the other held together by its last threads, ready to fall... and with that picture, all i could think about was "what is going through the minds of every person there?".. and PAS is right.. for the heroes of that day, it wasn't only duty, it wasn't something they contemlated on doing, it wasn't something they expected any sort of reward for... it was something they were drawn to do by their understanding in the value of the life of fellow humans... their selfless heroisms put an untouchable value on their own lives in return

TwistedCopper · #14 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 07:32 PM

I was at work for the phone company in D.C., watching the plume of smoke from the Pentagon then I turned the radio back on and heard about the plane going down in PA and the second tower falling. It was total madness. Fighter jets circled around everywhere. People were stranded as traffic was gridlocked. I couldn't call home because the cell sites were all jammed. I just stood there in awe when My wife, 8 months pregnant with our third child, text-messaged (I hadn't thought of that, we never used it before then) me to tell me she was scared for me and wanted me to call. I tex'd her back, told her I was OK and would be home ASAP. I just thought of all the people who had absolutely no idea where there loved ones were or if they were even alive. I don't show my emotions well, but man I sobbed like a baby staring at that plume of smoke. I was horrible. God bless all of them, from the heros to the victims and their loved ones.
I was working around the National Cathederal today and the line to get in to pray was unbelieveable. It was nearly a mile long. It was very encouraging to me to see that the bonds that hold this country together are still stronger than the forces that would tear it apart. I just thought back to that damn plume of smoke and got choked up again, so I said a prayer and called my wife to tell her I changed my mind, that I wasn't going to work overtime and would be home for dinner.
Glad to see all these posts, too.

Green97TJ · #15 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 08:10 PM

You know, i grew up in a house hold that always taught respect for police and firemen. My years as a boy scout only made that respect grow even more. Now im in college, taking a program (one of about 5 schools in the country that offer it) to be a conservation officer. Ive only been here about a month, and that respect has grown even more. My roomate is in a fire fighter program. I think we've both gained alot of respect for those everyday heroes.

These people are truly heroes, and i just hope that someday when i become an officer i can live up to it, and be the kind of person i see when i look at an officer

Sully · #16 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 08:19 PM

I had just woke up all ready for school.I came into the living room only to find my family around the tv.I watched in disbelief,as a plain crashed into the side of the first tower.I watch,and soon after,another plain hits the second tower.Soon after I could see the towers on fire.People in the windows ready to jump.And firefighters running into the building to save people they did not know.Selfless love like that,love for people they didnt know.Thats what made these men and women heros.To sacrifice their lives,to put others before themselves.

God bless America,and God help the families of those who lost love ones.

randomjeeper · #17 (**permalink**) 09-11-2003, 11:36 PM

i was in a 4 hour chem lab (8 am to noon) that morning. after i got out of lab (at noon), i went down to the campus center to check my mail and only then did i find out what had been going on for the past few hours. there were lots of people in the campus center and everyone was tuned to the tv. many students were concerned about their familiy members. i still couldn't believe it when i watched it on tv. i went home, and became glued to the tv. I can't even begin to fathom how horrible it must have been. So many lives lost for no reason, the courage that the victims had, the dedication the police and fire fighters showed, and the families and friends left missing someone very dear to them. the way that many americans stuck together to help each other out was comforting, suddenly many other problems were put aside and all that mattered was that it was our country and our fellow americans who were in need. so the tragedy of 9-11-01 reminds me that life is short and i should not hesitate to say my "i love you"s and thank you's. i stand in awe of everyone who was a victim and of everyone who did they best they could on that day. in rememberance of everyone who lost their life...GOD BLESS.

sexyj · #18 (**permalink**) 09-12-2003, 12:21 AM

I had just walked into 3rd period. A man came into the class and told the teacher to turn on the tv. They were still reporting the first crash ( no one knew it was terrorist at the time). I watched as the second plane crashed into the tower. I remember feeling scared. I wanted to call my parents to see if they were ok. I wanted them to know that i loved them very much, even if i don't act like it sometimes. The only thing I did that night was watch TV. As the days passed i had changed my perspective about this country. I got goose bumps( still do) when i say the pledge of allegiance. I also feel pride. Pride in what we were and have become. We are the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.

avyoung · #19 (**permalink**) 09-12-2003, 11:59 AM

I remeber a call from my mother inlas. She said "turn on the TV It looks like were going to war." That was one of the hardest days I've had. I used to install appliances and on this morning my first call was to put a dishwasher in at a BYU apparment. The person was Middle Eastern. It was one of the hardest things I had done. Looking at him almost in anger. Luckely He was just as shocked as the rest of us so I settled down and did my job. I will never forget the feelings I felt that day and how it broght back PRIDE to all of us..