Never Forget

[txlander]

Never forget 15 years ago today.

 

[Gold Rush]

OH BELIVE ME, I WILL NEVER FORGET!!!!!!! :xszpv: :xszpv:

I was a TV repairman back then and saw the BREAKING NEWS when the first tower was hit. Watched the second hit as it took place! I can not believe my eyes or explain the emotion at that time... After finding out the rest of the story how could any American ever FORGET???

GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!

 

[1dn5up]

^^Amen Brother^^

 

[Ed Hobgood]

This will be one of those days that everyone can remember what they were doing when the news can in. I was on active duty and was going to get a physical and right before I opened the door to leave the new started broadcasting the information. It will be a day I will never forget!

 

[1dn5up]

Went to a local delli to get a bacon & egg on a roll. He stated NO Bacon. Reminded him hes in America and to get with the program, then walked out.

 

[txlander]

Those of us, who are of the older generation, remember history for what it was and is. Modern young people have no sense of the importance of history. They don't have a clue of why America fought in wars past, because it isn't taught like it should be in schools and it has no direct bearing on their individual lives. The importance of events like 9/11 is insignificant to some of our youth of today. Patriotism and national loyalty is superseded by the "all about me" mentality. 20 year-old's were mere babies when that event took place. How could they possibly relate that to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941? The point is not about us just remembering, but that we teach our children and grandchildren that such events should draw us together as Americans. Patriotism is rapidly becoming an extinct ideology.

 

[Blueline]

 

[Bronson512]

I had worked late the night before so I was sleeping when my wife called me from work and told me. At that time only one plane had hit the world trade center buildings and they (news) were really unsure what had just happened. I watched for quite a while at the house then decided to go for a ride in the county. Listening to the broadcasters on the radio and really just heading no place for certain I just rode. I went thru a small town in Ohio and remembered one of my favorite uncles who had passed a few years before and felt it would be a good time to stop and remember him. Well I'm very poor at remembering dates but this one hit me like a ton of bricks. He had passed on Sept. 11, 1996. It was the anniversary of his passing and this terrible tragedy had just happened. I got back on my bike and rode further and then I noticed my fuel gauge was very low. Lines were already building at the larger stations and they were quiet long. I probably shouldn't say this but at that time my biggest concern was buying my few dollars worth of gas and handing over my money to a foreigner! Call me what you want but at that time and the faces I'd seen earlier on TV it was gut wrenching for me to think about doing that. I took a chance of running out of gas and drove up a two lane country road and finally to a small Mom and Pop type store in the county. It had a very long line out front for the 2 pumps but I felt it was worth the wait. Made me feel good to go inside and sure enough they were Americans!

I don't know if I could find that old store again but I do have and Idea for a nice ride. It certainly will be more pleasant this time.

 

[Blueline]

 

[gwnut]

Was just watching News this morning as relatives were reading names of folks lost as a result of the actions of these animals. My
heart goes out to these families, and I still feel so much anger. God
Bless all the Victims and their families!

 

[Sully]

 

[rwhgme]

Today we take a pause from our business as usual. We pause to remember. We pause for our hearts to say that we will never forget what happened on 9/11. On that day, our country was changed forever. On that day, our lives were changed forever. We pray for the souls of all those lost, and we pray for those who are still suffering. We give our highest gratitude to the first responders.


It has been 15 years. We are now in a generation of children who will only know what happened by reading history books and stories on the internet. If you have children, take a moment to talk to them today. They are the next generation that will run, advance, protect, serve and save our country. Let us teach them well.


Let us never forget that on 9/11 and every day since, great people have lost their lives protecting our country and our freedom. Let us never forget that there are people in the world who wish us harm. Let us never forget to be vigilant at all times. Let us continue to be strong. Let us continue to be brave. Let us respect, help our neighbors and love one another.


We hope you have a safe, healthy and happy Sunday and get to share some time with family and friends. God Bless America!!!

 

[2006gold]

Those of us, who are of the older generation, remember history for what it was and is. Modern young people have no sense of the importance of history. They don't have a clue of why America fought in wars past, because it isn't taught like it should be in schools and it has no direct bearing on their individual lives. The importance of events like 9/11 is insignificant to some of our youth of today. Patriotism and national loyalty is superseded by the "all about me" mentality. 20 year-old's were mere babies when that event took place. How could they possibly relate that to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941? The point is not about us just remembering, but that we teach our children and grandchildren that such events should draw us together as Americans. Patriotism is rapidly becoming an extinct ideology.

I feel your pain. At a sprint car race with my kids and the grand kids. One of the latter decided, during the anthem and flag raising, it was OK to slouch over and lean on a railing. Must confess I broke brace to deliver a rather firm swat to her a** bringing her promptly back to a fully standing posture. Afterwards, my son took her somewhere for a firm talk. Never happened again with any of the kids or grand kids (we were all there together). Most of us are of an age where we were forced, more or less, to serve during a decidedly unpopular conflict and I, for one, will not tolerate disrespect to those who served then, nor anyone who served before or since.

 

[Catfish]

Few disastrous experiences in a life time etch detail in the memory of a Nation as the Twin Tower attack. This is a moment framed where individuals realize a Nation can be United as one in purpose. They are moments of living history when those who experienced are long gone the History remains living. The Eagle of Freedom mourns today.

 

[Blueline]

 

[ol' school]

Definitely a day to never forget!!! Along with everyone who perished on that fateful day were 343 of my firefighter brothers who died doing what firefighters do... running into the building as everyone else is trying to get out. I wear a tattoo on my right arm as a reminder of 9-11-01... and still tear up watching footage of that days events. We live within easy driving distance to Shanksville and try to make an annual prigrimage to the site around this time of the year.

 

[desertclassic]

I personally don't know how one could ever forget. Watching everything that occurred that day burned it in my head and heart. Jim

 

[bustedwing]

To those that travel thru the U.P of Michigan, please take time to stop into Hermansville which among other static displays, we do have a small Twin Towers Memorial, and on special occasions I bring out the two pieces of WTC steel that we have been trying to raise funds to house them and other artifacts. Anyone that has contact with me on this site, I will do my best to bring them out if you let me know at least a day ahead of time.Thank you, Bud Marsh aka Bustedwing