Let's all have a moment of silence for those who died in the 9/11 Attacks.

[Redbu11]

9/11ers

[dxiapetus]

I lost 343 brothers that day. Now I can't see the keyboard.

*hugs*

9/11 was my first day of boot camp. It's hard to think about for me, because I had no clue what was going on outside boot camp for a week. My family was going nuts because they had just said goodbye to me for the navy. So I can only imagine the pain and worry they felt for me, let alone everyone else that lost people during that tragic event. When I did find out what happened and learned about what officers, firefighters, volunteers, and etc were doing to help, it was a defining moment for me because it was actually the first time I thought that the real heroes in the world were them.

So, Bonehead, you are awesome. ^_^



(edited, i should never type when i'm half asleep)

[Warhorse500]

I was a Coast Guardsman at the time...had volunteered for some extra duty at my reserve unit. What started out as just a week became a month and 1/2. We mobilized, went to NYC, then up to Boston. Our job was to run security for the Port of Boston, as the cruise liners that had been in NYC were all kicked out of the port when it was shut down, and diverted up north.

A year later I got to see some of those Shiite-heads when I was on duty at GTMO...I remember the first anniversary well. Camp Delta played "The Star-Spangled Banner" at full volume over the speakers all day, and we finished the day with a low pass from a couple of F-18s from the carrier that had been stationed south of the base.

My thoughts are with you Bonehead...there were a lot of police officers, firefighters, and EMTs in my unit. One of our folks was an INS repatriation agent whose home was right in NYC. I remember having to tiptoe around him for a few weeks after 9/11...he wasn't a lot of fun to be around and I don't blame him at all.

[MadDogTremor]

As a New York State Fire Police Officer of over 16 years, September 11th is a very difficult day for me to get through. Every year. American Firefighters are a Brotherhood. From every small town to every last megalopolis, we are brothers in arms. As a NYS Fire Policeman, people like me straddle the line between Firefighters and Police. We are the link between the two professions. So, with that said, we lost just way too many brothers and sisters on that day.

Never Forget.

[TASHINKA]

First, Dev's if you are reading this, please don't move this thread, and let it die out on it's own in a few days.

Thank you.

Hi guys, 13yrs ago, Terrorists hijacked four American Airlines and flew two of them in the world trade center north and south wings. They sent the third plane to the Pentagon. Over 3,000 people died that day, and we can never forget that. Please have a moment of silence for those that died, and their families who live.



The fourth hijacked airline was heading to either the white house or the capital. The 40 people aboard took control of the plane and crashed it in Virginia, making the ultimate sacrifice to save those many more who would have died. Let's have a moment of silence for those brave 40 souls who gave everything to save our President and more.



I also want to have a moment of silence for the American Soldiers who, for the last 13yrs have been fighting these Terrorists in their countries so that we may live in relative peace. Fore' without them, many of us probably wouldn't be here to pay our respects.



When 9/11 Happened, I was 4yrs old living in my trailer park, playing with my friends. Then we heard on the radio of the attacks. None of us were more scared than we were then.

Please post where you guys were in this sad, sad ordeal happened, and please share your experiences if you can.

I would like to thank you all for your time, and thank you for paying your respects.


Have a good evening.

Excellent post! I was quite a bit older when it happened, but I am very proud someone of your generation is remembering - good for you This day and the sacrifices made should never be forgotten

[Piers]

Excellent post! I was quite a bit older when it happened, but I am very proud someone of your generation is remembering - good for you This day and the sacrifices made should never be forgotten

A lot of people in my high school (Freshmen and Sophomores) completely forget about it, and are (I'm not allowed to say here). They keep on yappin' about how hard their work is and ignore everything that happened and is still happening.

But not anyone in my JROTC Battalion, we respect those who die, and especially those who die in the line of duty, no matter what they did in that duty (Firemen, etc) Thanks for the compliment also.

[PiccolaRivolta]

From a non American reading these posts makes me cry..