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Seven years since -- looking back and forward on 9/11
Tomorrow marks a somber anniversary, seven years since the attacks of September 11th, 2001. Nearly 3,000 people from 90 different countries were killed that day, in New York City, at the Pentagon in Virginia, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. While the damaged Pentagon has been rebuilt, plans are still underway for a memorial in Pennsylvania, and construction has only recently gotten underway on the memorial at Ground Zero, the former site of the World Trade Center in New York City. On that same site, the new Freedom Tower has been under construction since 2006, and will hopefully be completed by 2012, reaching 1,776 feet above Manhattan's skyline. Here is a brief look back, several views from today, and a peek into the future of these sites. (21 photos total)
Workers at Ground Zero watch and take pictures as the first beam for the future 9/11 memorial is raised into place September 2, 2008 in New York. Construction workers started erecting the frame of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum nearly seven years after the terrorist attacks destroyed the World Trade Center. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images) #
New York City, seen by one of the Expedition Three crew members onboard the International Space Station (ISS) on September 11, 2001. The image shows a smoke plume rising from the Manhattan area. The ISS was flying at an altitude of approximately 250 miles. The image was recorded with a digital still camera. (NASA) #
An aerial view of the scene of the World Trade Center attack, taken 12 days later, on September 23rd, 2001. The image was taken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), from their Cessna Citation Jet, from an altitude of 3,300 feet. (for a much larger version of this image, with more detail, click here, and scroll to bottom) #
And now, seven years later, a view of Ground Zero in 2008. Construction is taking place at the World Trade Center site, Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 in New York. Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. are scheduled to attend a ceremony at the site on Thursday, Sept. 11 to mark the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) #
A large banner depicting the planned New York City skyline with the Freedom Tower hangs on a building beside the former World Trade Center site September 4, 2008 in New York. Approximately 500 workers operate at the site in what is planned to be a 1,776ft tower and an architectural landmark for both New York City and America. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) #
This is an artist's rendering provided by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. It shows an aerial view of the proposed memorial quadrant. The museum unveiled the design Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, for the entrance pavilion, top center, and repeated hopes that a new construction schedule at ground zero would allow the memorial to open by the attacks' 10th anniversary. (AP Photo/National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Squared Design Lab) #
The Survivors' Staircase, center, is shown at the World Trade Center site Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 in New York. The staircase, the escape route from the World Trade Center for many survivors of the attacks of September 11th, will become part of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) #
Members of the New York Fire Department and Somerset Volunteer Fire Department, right, unveil a cross made of steel from the north tower of the Word Trade Center during a dedication ceremony at the Shanksville Volunteer Fire Co. in Shanksville, Pa. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) #
The Massachusetts Port Authority unveiled this 9/11 memorial at Logan International Airport on September 9th, 2008. The memorial pays tribute to the crew and passengers of American Flight 11 and United Flight 175, which departed from Logan on September 11th, 2001, and were hijacked, then crashed into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. (Travis Dove for The Boston Globe) #
Sherill Moulton, left, a flight attendant for United Airlines, and Sara Nelson, right, a flight attendant for American Airlines, comfort each other as they tour a memorial dedicated in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, to passengers and crew killed on planes that flew from Logan International Airport on Sept. 11, 2001. Both women had colleagues who were killed on the planes. The 8:14 a.m. departure time for Flight 175 is inscribed on the panel, rear. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds) #
More links and information
September 11th attacks - Wikipedia entry
Freedom Tower - official site
National September 11 Memorial & Museum - official site
Pentagon Memorial - official site
Flight 93 national memorial - support site for memorial
Memorial to be unveiled at Logan to
those lost on 9/11 flights - boston.com, 9/9
September 11th - NYTimes.com topics page
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Seven years later and we, the most powerful nation in the world have still not caught the man responsible for this monsterous deed. That fact is a greater scar on our nation than the hole the towers left.
#72 you are pathetic and I wish I could meet you person. Are you radical muslim or just a muslim that believes all infidels must die. I got news for you, ATTA and is coward "brothers" are not in heaven with 70 virgins... THEY ARE ROTTING IN HELL.
For those of you that want to talk about Bush, find another website you losers.
The United States is the best country in the world.. God Bless America.
So sorry for all the people that lost loved ones that day. We need to remember this day when fighting the war on terror. The best defense is a good offense.
Vince from Boston
Something that will never be forgotten. Absolute, in its effect!
i feel really sorry for yall
Picture #7 is of either NYC Police Officers or Port Authority Police Officers, not Fire Fighters. The smoke did not go up 250 miles either.
Fallen but never Forgotten
9-11-01 forever ingrained in our hearts, minds, and souls.
Every year now on September 11 I light candles outside on my porch. I try not to cry but I still do, its just so sad. I pray for the families and that the little unborn babies who are now 7 years old know that God is still watching over us.
God Bless,
Patti
I was working in lower Manhattan that day. I was three blocks away from the towers, trying, along with everyone else, to figure out what happened to the North tower, when the second plane hit the south tower.
I watched people jump, Some trailed smoke after them. May God bless their souls.
I watched the south tower fall. It happened in slow motion. You could FEEL it through your feet. It was like watching a video where they drop a building onto its own foundations. I watched, fascinated, until I realized with horror that the building was full of people!
I woke up screaming, in the middle of the night, for several weeks afterward.
Do not forget this day. Remember what they did to us. Remember that they will try to do it again. Remember the people who lost loved ones and friends on this day. Thank those in the military who are trying to set things right.
GOD BLESS AMERICA !
I remember this happening in third grade and having to learn about terrorism and intolerance. I feel extreme pain for those children who experience these kind of attacks on a regular basis. Let love rule.
I thought we should also remember the unsung hero's here today also!
For those that went in after the fact to help their fellow humans.....
Remembering 9/11, Honoring Search and Rescue Dogs
Wednesday September 10, 2008
September 11, 2001 is a day that few of us can forget. Each and every day - but especially this day - it is important to take a moment to remember and honor the men and women who lost their lives, and the men and women who stepped in to help. In doing such, we should also remember the heroic search and rescue dogs who risked their lives to help save victims of the World trade Center attacks.
Search and rescue dogs are brilliant and amazing creatures that have come to the aid of so many disaster victims over the years. Beyond the WTC tragedy, these dogs have been there to assist in countless search and rescue efforts following hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and similar disasters. We also owe thanks to the dedicated dog trainers and companions of these brave dogs. So, take a moment to reflect and be thankful. Let's remember the kindness and bravery of people and dogs alike.
http://dogs. about.com/ b/2008/09/ 10/remembering- 911-honoring- search-and- rescue-dogs. htm?nl=1
After you have viewed that take a moment to think about how we now treat dogs of this breed! They were there when we needed them, will you when they need you?
Godbless america
to Otto (#104):
Yes I saw Zeitgeist, the movie, and I highly recommend it to everyone. (just search on google video, you'll find it).
Maybe a lot of people will be surprised at first, but it is definitely a good movie to fully understand things behind the facts of the 11/09.
May the victims of 9/11 rest in peace. May all of us stay in peace.
You may be able to sneak a sucker punch in here or there but one thing is for sure and that is that you will NEVER have us up against the ropes. America and NYC are forever!
My condolences to all who lost loved ones on that day
My condolences to all who have lost loved ones who have been fighting the cowards responsible for this atrocity
poor peole i feel bad for all the falily that had alove one die in that accident it must be sad couse i now that if i had a love one die i would be crying all this week and GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE THAT DIED AND HELPED god bless all of us
GTS SUR(SOUTHERN UNITED RAZA ) SUR 13 I STARTED CRYING MIS LAGRIMAS VIVA MEXICO QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGAN VAMOS A REMMEMBER ESTE DIA SEP 11 BASOS XOXOXOXOOXOXOO
Perhaps the only mature way to look back at this is to realize how much hate it took to motivate these people. They probably did not do it for money or personal gain. I think they did it because their convictions convinced them it was the right thing to do.
There's a lesson here: if hate caused 9/11, that means we should avoid hate. Don't respond in kind but promoting hate. Do not hate someone blindly. Otherwise you're taking part in the same behavior that murdered (about) 3,000 people who were not ready to die. All people should understand that hate causes more hate. Nothing beneficial has ever come from hate. It follows that the only motivation for hate is fear.
But there is nothing to fear if we are consistently patriotic--every day of our lives--because by doing this we guarantee each other's safety. We can do this with the promise that each of us is there for the other... any stranger would help another stranger if there was need. This strength is a foundation that can transcend guns and bullets.
Once in awhile I feel that my life's purpose is to do something for the greater good. Living in this way is my part of that greater good. The next time something happens around you, don't look the other way. Say something. Stand up for your country, despite what you may have done before. It takes very little yet proves very much, for one person to speak up. Live by the example of the EMS, FD, PD, PA, and random civilian people.
You have nothing to be afraid of because I and others like me will help you if you are in need. This is why I am not afraid to live.
i was only 2 years old
May God bless the USA!
PEACE!
All I can say is let's appreciate every moment that we live and love the simple things that life has to offer every single day. God gives strenght to all these families and friends that are still suffering a terrible loss.
7 years ago our lives were changed
Never to be the same
And to think it all started
Because someone hijacked a plane
Terrorists they called them
A word that became well known
They destroyed so many lives that day
They attacked our home
The United States stood frozen
For a moment in time
As we watched those people
Commit and unexplainable crime
Then sadness and emotion came
Our fears took flight
And we realized we had
To stand up and fight
Our heroes our brave
All banded so strong
To face our enemy
Who we knew was wrong
They brave they're lives
And sometimes they're lost
I believe in this war
But at what cost?
We've lost so many soldiers
Yet gained no respect
From the people we fight
Who never seem to reflect
On the havoc they reeked
That September day
When for just one moment
America all stopped to pray
So today stand up
Remember and be proud
America band together
Dont be afraid to be loud
Show them our pride
In the Red White and Blue
Where freedom is a word
That rings Loud and True
Make them remember
The loved ones lost that day
And everyday since
Kneel down and pray
Pray loud and Thank God!
Wherever you may be
That we live in America
The LAND OF THE FREE
Written by Sasha Thomas
Please pass this on and remember all those lost 7 years ago. Pray for their families and all of our soldiers who are fighting for our freedom and who have lost their lives in this war. We will never forget 09-11-2001
Thank you for being our heroes!!
This amazing set of photos brings back memories - I'm from the UK and remember vividly wondering why the phones in our team had stopped ringing. Then we got news, and I spent an hour on the phone while my wife relayed the info from the TV at home.
Still shocking. #6 still makes me shiver, I'd been there and knew how big an imposing those towers were - New York was not the same on Sept 10th - neither the world.
I'm in the US this week (working# and I've been heartened by the tributes I have seen today, and encouraged by the strength of the US #despite some faults#, I wonder how my country would have reacted to such a tragedy - but I hope that we never have to because of brave people in far off places #from both of our countries).
http://www.mattrutherford.com
#203 Meghan I hope you get to live to be 102 and never forget that you live in the greatest country in the world. Always remember those who have fought and given their lives for our great country. I hope you grow up strong and happy and never have to see something like this ever happen to our country ever again.
Don't turn this into something political and religious. Something to fuel revenge for the sake of revenge even if its pointless and doesn't hurt the tiny fractions of actual terrorist.
Don't let it be an excuse to change the meaning of the words like "freedom" and "terrorism".
Don't use it to sell questionable government actions to the public.
Can't you see? "you" are becoming "them".
To Meg, #151:
The fear of retailiation would keeps those arab's assess in line better than any x-ray machine at the airport, better than you putting your lipstick and deodorant in your luggage, better than you taking your shoes off to board an airplane, better than the Massachusetts State Police displaying thier automatic weapons. You call this freedom? Immediate retaliation against the arab world would have gone futher than the feeble, incoherent military actions that are taking place in afganistan and iraq.
JE N'OUBLIERAI JAMAIS LE 6 JUIN 1944, ET JAMAIS NE S'EFFACERA DE MA MEMOIRE LE SOUVENIR HORRIBLE DU 11 SEPTEMBRE 2001.
QUE LES NOMS DE CEUX QUI ONT PERI SUR LES PLAGES DE NORMANDIE ET A NEW YORK SOIENT A JAMAIS GRAVES DANS NOTRE MEMOIRE COLLECTIVE.
this happened when i was in 4th grade. i got taken out of school early, like many other kids. i didn't know what was going on, until i turned the t.v. at home. watching those footages, made me scared. up to this day, i can't watch those videos. i don't know what it's like to have lost someone like people did 7 years ago, but i do know that those people who have lost loved ones, need all the love and support. my heart goes out to everyone who lost a loved one that day.
These photos are beautiful and frightening . They represent the pain that the U.S. went through due to the actions on September 11th 2001. I hope these photos remind everyone of how lucky they are to be alive and live in a country were a group of citizens would risk their own lives on a flight to save many of us.
I am not an apologist for those who'd use religion as justification for murdering innocent people, and the events of 9/11 shocked us all....... but does it really justify or excuse the death of over 100,000 Iraqi civilians, when it was never proven Iraq had anything to do with 9/11? Some figures cite close to 600,000 civilians dead in Iraq.
Think about that number.... 600,000 dead. Men, women, children. That, folks, is genocide.
i am very sad about wat happen God made us for a reason not to kill others to love and keep each other together as one not to argree over stupied things the people that did that if u are reading this understand God does not like ugly then start being on his said i pray for the people in 9-11 keep the word in you
"Almost 1,033,000 iraqi civilian deaths as a result of the war on terror .."
Excuse me...?
Personally I couldn't care less. Had I been President, the entire ME would be a radioactive wasteland after what happened to the WTC. Mecca as a sheet of glass would be a fine repayment.
But these magnificent pictures and this date are reserved for an event you seem to have forgotten. I suggest you review what happened to the truly innocent here on this date.
Thanks for sharing this with me, it was great information.
It helped me alot with my essay in English Class.
R.I.P My uncle!
I am speechless...and I shall NEVER forget!
i was to young to fully realize what had happened but i still feel for all the families and friends that were affected by this
RIP 911 victims
And that is why you are not the president Henry Bowman, nations need to be run on hard facts and reasonable policy, not pathetic and petty emotions of revenge. No, your pathetic emotions help people take control and wield corruptible power.
On a side note, how pathetic that it's taken this long to start construction. All this has been is one big corrupted BS mess that has resulted in local business owners getting shafted (especially restaurant owners).
Post NUmber 217,
"Personally I couldn't care less. Had I been President, the entire ME would be a radioactive wasteland after what happened to the WTC. Mecca as a sheet of glass would be a fine repayment."
You Sir, are an idiot.
i love all these pictures. it's crazy to picture how it's been 7 years now!! i can still remember it all like it was yesterday. thank you so much for showing these pictures. it means alot to those who haven't seen this side before// ;) thank you once more and god bless america.
After seven years it is still hard to believe that an event like this happend. Seven years ago i was only 11 years old, I did not really understand what had happend and why it happend, Today as I look at these pictures I feel angry about the innocent people that were killed. It is unthinkable that people can do this to other people just because of differences and beliefs.
"Almost 1,033,000 iraqi civilian deaths as a result of the war on terror .."
That's nice, where do you get your information from Al Jazzerra?
And what about the 180,000 innocent kurds that Saadam killed? (source NYT, google it)
Or the rape and torture prisons that he and his sons ran?
Get a life and open your eyes.
Learn from history before it comes and bites you on the a**.
This story was about the people who went to work and never came home. Not killed on a battle field somewhere.
The events that occured on 9/11 will never be forgotten. These are horrific pictures...
Seven years ago I didn't quite understand what was happening. As the years have gone by I have watched and read about this event and the tragic consequences that followed. I find it hard to believe that there are people in this world that only exist to cause death and destruction to others just because they don't believe in the same things as they do. What a loathsome way to live. I feel sad for the families that lost loved ones that day and will never forget the heroic efforts that many made that day. I will never forget!
RIP all
LETS NEVER FORGET THIS TRAGIC DAY AND ALL THOSE POOR SOULS WHO WERE KILLED AS A RESULT OF THIS HEIONOUS ACT OF BARBARISM.PRAY GOD OUR COUNTRY WILL NEVER HAVE TO EXPERIENCE SUCH A TRAGEDY OF THIS MAGNITUDE AGAIN.
Let's not forget. Let's pray that the humanity, across all lands, all nations, all religions ... , will not need too suffer from such tragedy again.
September 11, 2001 is a day I shall never forget. How anyone or any country can get satisfaction out of killilng thousands of innocent people...women, men and children is baffling! My husband and I visited Ground Zero in 2003 and it was a very sad seeing the vast empty space where the twin towers once stood, and seeing the names of all those killed displayed on the huge plaques. Your pictures are outstanding and brought tears to my eyes. I can remember going around my neighborhood and counting all the flags displayed for several months. Some people get busy with their lives and forget as time goes by and I think we need constant reminders of all that we lost. The terrorists wanted to bring America to their knees and they have done a pretty darned good job of it with our economy, the gas prices and the continual sadness to all of those families who lost their loved ones so needlessly. God Bless America and keep those American flags flying!
great pics thanks man.......god bless you
I will make the unpopular observation that we should not have to "pray" to anyone for this not to happen again. Sorry to break this to you but your all-knowing all-powerful "god" was not watching over us when this happened, because he does not exist. Thanks to all men and women in the service who continue to fight for our freedom despite our incompetent administration.
wow!!!!!!!!!its really amazing .....
Let all souls rest in peace in the name god who lost their lives ....Amen
My (then newlywed) wife and I were on our honeymoon in Greece during 11.9.01.
We couldn't believe our eyes when watching the 3 WTC buildings fall. We totally thought it was a movie, given how 'easily' they fell. It simply looked like Hollywood gimics, it was just so fast. But being in Greek, we didn't understand it was real.
Much later, we watched an English news channel and heard that it was real...it scared the hell out of us.
We will never forget how different our perspective was between only seeing it happen and then hearing the commentary.
Amazing Works, Thanks for your weekly inspiration!
i live in boston and will never forget that awful morning! my heart goes out to all of the family's affected by these horrible terrorist! may god bless you! and to comment #72 you should be ashamed of yourself ! to think these horrific images could ever make anyone smile is sick! and a constent reminder of all the evil that exist in this world! lets try to heal and be a better world!
I visited the Memorial at Logan airport yesterday and was awe struck at how tastefully it was done.
I had happened to take a American Airlines a couple of days before and was South when the attack happened.
Needless to say it was hectic returning to Boston!
WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!
durba durba war sucks durba durba W is a moron durba...
all that is necessary for the triumph of evil is when good men do nothing. - edmund burke.
ANY sitting president would have given the directive to pursue action against the suspected responsible country. For him not to would be perceived, both home and abroad, a good man doing nothing.
War does not always end up the way we wish it would, but the alternative is certain.
rest in peace, brave souls. you fly with angels now.
we will never forget.
Great job. Slight error on picture #7. Those are not firemen walking into the rubble those are members of the NYPD.
I will always remember those who where lost. I just have one question. Does anyone still feel lost? There is still no explanation and we are still not closer to finding out if we are in the right place fighting for the right war. Are we in Iraq to spread freedom or to gain control of oil? I wish we had answers. Hopefully these answers will come soon. And enough with the political stuff. No matter democrat or republican, the government is going to try their best to fight terrorism and keep this country safe. If a democrat comes into office, they are not going to just lay down and take a beating from terrorist. People need to get with the picture. Keep your opinions to yourself unless they are a positive contribution to society. We will never forget the people who where lost on 9/11.
Thank you for the pictures. When you aren't there you don't know what is happening to the site you just guess that they are hard a work to build something.
Yesterday was a day to remember what happened in this country, and how it affected the world, because it did. I wasn't living in the United States at the time, we were stationed overseas. The community that we lived in that very night had a candlelight service for all that died that day. That day made the world became very small.
The trade center tragedy and the war war in Iraq have many things in common. But the most important thing to remember is that innocent people have been brutally murdered by fanatical leaders who think they are doing God's will.
Bin Laden, Cheney and Bush will all burn in hell.
I prey for those who were killed
I hope this never happening again
But this isen't the biggest tragedy of the world. There isn't a good way to reveive the same horror each year by watching this medias. They keep you in fear.
US people aren't the wretches nation.
Isn't it a good day to remember all other people in the world ?
I was approximately 5 blocks away when it happened, I was in a school bus on the way to the WTC. I just cant even think of the atrocity created by Terrorists, it is criminal just to think of all those lives. I am glad that as Americans we call all remember a day like this one and i hope that this makes us more united as friend, neighbors and family because the little bit of life that we have is to invested in love and caring for one another not for war and attrocities. GOD BLESS US ALL FOREVER...
Je suis Française. J'étais à ce moment là , juste à ce moment là en train de consulter l' AFP sur mon computer. Je ne le faisais jamais en général à mon travail ; le hasard : je consultais l' AFP. Et cela venait d'arriver . Le second avion n'avait d'ailleurs pas encore frappé .
Mais Je suis americaine dans mon âme depuis tant d'années qu'il m'a été curieusement donné d'être içi avec vous au même moment .
Le mois de Septembre a toujours été celui que je préfèrais dans l'année . Il est devenu à cause de cela à jamais ,étrangement americain .
C'est impossible . On ne peut oublier cela .
Why does it always seem to cost of millons of dollars for memorials and then years and years to build ? So many politicians and others have to have a hand in these memorials it is a wonder anything is ever accomplished. Why can't something simple yet honorable be made ?
Anytime our government or theiving politians get involved you just know it will take forever AND have millions in cost over runs ! The victims of this cowedly attack would certainly not want this !
Here is something that is also worth remembering:
http://www.greenleft.org.au/2001/465/25199
Another thing worth remembering:
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/51/217.html
You can find quite a few other sources for the same facts, if those aren't reliable enough.
And no, the attacks were not right and should've never happened, but sometimes the past rears its ugly head and things that were done years, even decades ago can have very bad repercussions today.
woshhhhh wath scared i never going to this never
As a Brazilian I can say that this attack on American citizens truly was an emotional day for me and for the rest of the world. It was an event that sadly ihas reshaped and still is reshaping the world as we speak! I am afraid that the tracks that the world is trailing after these events will not bring freedom and peace to the world, but only agony, war and strife.
I don't know if my views are the same as the majority of the American citizens but I hope that some of you realize that your war for freedom against terrorist will have its toll on: Liberty, Justice and Equality.
That being said: I hope that the victims of 9/11 rest in peace, and surely this day will never be forgotten, even here in Brazil.
Thanks Boston.com for your great work.
Very moving pictures. Thank you so much for posting them, Alan, even if it hurts to see them.
As someone whose home was New York City at that time, who can still vividly remember what it was like to breathe in the dust of the dead, and who remembers the gut-wrenching fear of not knowing whether my wife was alive or had been killed in the collapse, it truly saddens me that there is so much ignorance that surrounds what happened that day. This was not an American tragedy, it was a global tragedy: citizens of over 90 nations were killed in the towers, the planes, and the Pentagon on 9/11/2001. The attacks were an assault on humanity, pure and simple and I wish with all my heart that their perpetrators could be brought to justice - real justice: full representation and due process, not a witch hunt and a lynching. We're supposed to be better than those who attacked us, remember?
And then once that's finished, I sincerely hope that the various members of our government who have facilitated the killing of so many innocent people in Iraq in this senseless, utterly unjustifiable war are brought to exactly the same kind of justice.
Thanks again for the photos.
Matt (post 252),
Maybe I expressed myself wrongly when I stated that this was an attack on just american citizens and I actually support some of the methods taken by the U.S government to prevent further inhumane incidents.
But on the other hand, I agree with you about the senseless killing in Iraq and such events and it is this sort of retaliation that I believe that will cost not only americans but the whole world the liberty, justice and specially equality as I mentioned before.
And I also didn't, in any way possible, pretend to offend anyone or any nation here.
Kind Regards from Brazil.
Sad os Sad and yet no justice
I'm in awe at the images. I'm just speechless. Thanks for reminding us of how horrible that day really was, but also for reminding us of how far we've come. I'd like to express a special thanks to all our soldiers for all they do. My brother served a year in Iraq and came back alive and well, but many have not. I am thankful for their sacrifices. I also would like to say that many are forgetting the reason we invaded Iraq was because Saddam was giving Bin Laden and other terrorists the money and the means to carry these kind of attacks out. NO, that does not mean that we should not continue to look for Bin Laden, but it does mean we were justified in bringing Saddam Hussein out of leadership in Iraq. I do hope and pray that the Iraqi people will soon be able to stand on their own, so that our young men and women can come home safely and quickly.
The last photos got to me. It hurts, but it makes me feel proud to be American. Words cannot describe how I feel about these terrible acts against American and mankind.
Painful............
Bravo to #152...
"On September 11th, enemies of Freedom committed an act of war against our country."
George W. Bush
Telling the Truth For Once
Still gives me shivers when I look at those pictures.
We MUST go after those responsible and don't stop till they are dead. If we slow up at all, WE WILL BE FINISHED AS A COUNTRY. Look how they are all ready taking over England etc. WE MUST NEVER GIVE IN. REMEMBER ALL OF THOSE WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES THAT DAY AND SINCE.
WHAT PART OF "THOU SHALT NOT KILL" DO YOU PEOPLE NOT UNDERSTAND?
We've just got to admire the Americans, in this case those in New York who sustained the attack by hate-filled terrorists. The latter have inadvertantly boosted the world's admiration for the USA and brought shame on themselves for such an uncivilized and cowardly act.
Ryan (#52), I agree, except for one thing. We, as a country, are so forgiving that we build up our enemies after defeat. Germany and Japan may have lost the "physical" war, but with our help, they most certainly won the "economic war". As far as Iraq is concerned, no one will ever win. The two major religious factions there have been fighting and killing each other for thousands of years;and will continue to do so. Our presences there is akin to a policemen stepping between a husband and wife fighting and becoming the common enemy; they both join forces to attack him. I don't have the answer(s), I wish I did, I just shudder at the thought of more of our patriotic, young fighting members of the U.S. Armed Forces losing their lives for people that hate them/us (and ,yes, I know they don't all hate us). I support our government and the fighting men and women as long as we are there and I will support them when they return; I just hope it is soon.
By the way . . .
I didn't mean to imply that I actually believe that they were *foreign* enemies. Sorry if any of you misunderstood.
I will NEVER forget.
I am a bit amazed at the insistence that having these building blown up means that "God blesses America," and invites further such blessings. In fact, it was this "we are more special and beloved of God than anyone else" conceit which led us to the point where people hated us so much they thought blowing themselves up was the best way to express it.
Love our country, but allow for God to love all countries.
Seven years ago I didn't quite understand what was happening. As the years have gone by I have watched and read about this event and the tragic consequences that followed. I find it hard to believe that there are people in this world that only exist to cause death and destruction to others just because they don't believe in the same things as they do. What a loathsome way to live. I feel sad for the families that lost loved ones that day and will never forget the heroic efforts that many made that day. I will never forget!
in picture 7 it says firefighters in the caption. it is however the NYPD. please make a correction. I know firemen get alot of credit for 9/11 and they rightfully deserve it but please don't forget the 23 Members of the Service from the NYPD that lost their lives attempting to rescue the men, women and children at the site that day and please don't belittle the countless members of the NYPD that worked at that site afterwards. Thank you.
While we're at it, #269, how about a word or two (or even a thought for that matter) of thanks for the many hundreds of private sector, ordinary working stiffs who had NO job-related, or contractural duty to be there, and were NOT getting paid, but FREELY donated their time and efforts, risking their lives, health, and safety as well in order to assist in the initial stages of the search, rescue, and recovery operations.
Most replies here made me though:
Strengh through Purity
Purity through Faith.
Gentlemen, USA prevails.
It all comes back to you like it was yesterday....I was filing for a divorce, unhappy w/my husband, life. When those planes hit the world trade center, I closed my business, we sell restaurant equipment, went straight to my son's school, took him out and we went home. We all huddled around the TV for hours, not able to look away even for a minute. It was hard to go to bed, knowing that there were so many not able to do that, not able to look in their son's eyes again or husband, or brother or sister? My mouth gets dry thinking about it now. We sat in front of that TV
for days, watching, praying, wishing something different. I still divorced my husband, but I tried not to be evil about it. There was just too much going on in the world for that to be too important.
And to the woman who lost her son; I can't even imagine? I only have one son, he's 21, married and lives close by. I hate to say it, because I support the war, but I
would never let mine go. I know that's terrible, but he's the only thing I have left? I honestly don't think I could go on if I lost him. Like I said, I can't even imagine. And, time doesn't always make things better either. I know that, for sure. God bless
each and everyone of us.
On a different note:
During our recent wind storm, thanks to Ike, our electric was out for days, and people had to go back to the 4-way stops because all the traffic lights were out. I was delighted to see everyone taking their turn, no one honking for some old lady to go, who's not going fast enough, etc. Everyone was so nice and friendly, whole neighborhoods outside, visiting, kids outside playing, not inside on video games.
Neighbors helping each other patch their roofs, not calculating how much time they put in and charging someone for it. Just people helping people from their hearts. Just like right after 911.... I know we'll never forget, but some of us do???
I feel sorry for you US ! Something like this never going to happend in Germany ,,, the history are still speaking.
Until a truly independent and public investigation of 9/11 takes place, the victims and their families will continue to be mocked by those who say "united we stand" and "never forget"... WHY hasn't Boston Globe called for a truly independent and public investigation of the murder of nearly 3,000 human beings? WHY haven't the victim's families received a REAL investigation into the murder of their loved ones? WHY is it taboo to ask questions about this tragedy??? WHY?!? Because the lying Bush Administration says so? Geezus, are we that gullible and ignorant? I'm not, and I will never stop pressing the need for a truly independent and public investigation into the 9/11 tragedy, not until one finally takes place!
As terrible as it was for the general public to watch (hear) the news on that awful day.........my mind will not let me imagine the sickening and unbelievable feelings that must have torn through all the relatives and friends of those involved that day! Some of you got phone calls telling you something that your mind could not understand.......some of you watched a tv screen, knowing that your loved one was in the midst of that confusion...others of you actually got personal phone calls from your loved one, as they faced unknown fears and your mind tried to deny it and then wrap itself around what was happening! God bless your hearts, I do not know how you all went through it and came out on the other side! All I can say is...so many heroes......those who ran to help......those who went to sit with a friend or loved one through it all........those children who lost a parent or sibling and still are able to find a smile today......and certainly those extraordinary people on the third airplane that went down in Pa. There are no words big enough to express what they did! Your loved one aboard that airplane was the ultimate hero! I wish with all my heart that you hadn't had to give them up, in order for them to be a hero today. But I say thank you for what all those people did and what they showed America and God bless your families richly all the rest of your lives!
Incredible what happened that time, however it seems like a trend has come alive. hard truth, but reality.
im just learning about 9-11!!!
God Bless America............I remember watching the planes crash into these buildings on the television in the UK, we in the UK were horrified for our friends in America............I wish that all the world will live in peace. I hope God will help us and show us the way to do this.
Love to all you Americans from the UK. May God be with you.
Yvonne, Family and Friends.
i cant believe that happen to all those people
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
"Jimi Hendrix"
i am from the UK, England. I will always remember the great loss of life what happened on this tragic day.
These evil people what did this, well they dont deserve to be called people, should all burn in HELL!
The innocent people who died that day, may you all rest in peace.
so sad
I am Taimaz Mivehchian.I am an Iranian graphic designer & i am a muslim.we all were sad in iran,when it happened.we love peace and we dont want anybody to die.i dont know what is really the truth,but i dont accept the Bush or Ahmadinejad or other politic servers.i just want to say,i just want u to know,that Iran is a country with kind people that may invite u ti their home as a brother or sister.we hate war.we hate terrorism,we hate politic,we love peace and simply life.thnx.
I am English but went to New York in 2005 i went to the church by the Hilton
with my wife im not religious in any way but i was very moved by the whole experience. I will be back again in 2009 to New york again we love the place
and the people God Bless you all that lost loved ones ...
Love to America and England...
It was very sad about 9/11 and a terrible loss for all those families. But dont blame all Muslims for this, most are peace loving people and it is against the koran to commit terrorism. Fanatics read into it and alter it to justify their cause. and if you surf the net thoroughly you might find that the person to blame for 9/11 is a little bit closer to home.
I am so sorry that osama did that, but bush was warned and sould have tried to do something and i pray every day that the war will end soon before any more attacks happen . GOD BLESS AMERICA ! HOME OF THE BRAVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I just the the pics of 9-11 I think they are very sad because of all the people dieing. I never seen anything of 9-11 until now because I did not have a T.V. At the time. So I just wanted to let every one know that. And I wanted if any one is out that has lost any one in the 9-11 I know how it feels to lose family members and friends.
P.S. Thank you for reading my note!!!!!!!
why are people so cured and why would god do this to us why would some one do this????