Never Forget

[Bizzle McDizzle]

As Americans what better way to have the 10 year anniversary than watch the kick off to a new, almost not happening, football season.

How I'll be spending my Sunday..

 

[sherbert1421]

Man...it'll never be easy to see those images. Never. I was in 5th grade when it happened, so a lot of things were sheltered from me, and this day is one of the first poignant memories I have. I'll never forget watching it...watching people jump from the buildings. Never forget the emotions, the fear...it seemed like the end of the world my 10 year old mind.

i was also in 5th grade when it happened. i didn't find out what until the end of the school day when my soccer coach informed us that practice had been cancelled because of the terrorist attacks. Being 10 years old, i didn't fully understand the gravity of the situation at the time, but i knew that it was beyond terrible.

 

[sherbert1421]

for anyone interested, there's this site that has the news coverage if all the major news networks on that day as it happened it live. very powerful and moving stuff

September 11 Television Archive : Free Movies : Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

 

[flyersfan4706]

How I'll be spending my Sunday..

Fuck yeah

 

[flyersfan4706]

for anyone interested, there's this site that has the news coverage if all the major news networks on that day as it happened it live. very powerful and moving stuff

September 11 Television Archive : Free Movies : Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

I am watching the NBC broadcast. Very cool, thanks for posting

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

Was managing a motorcycle dealership, and only had 1 small TV in the front of the showroom for showing videos.
Techs in the back heard it on the radio, knew NYC was part of my past and came to let me know.
I thought they were kidding at first. So put the news on. We all thought it was a freak accident (though skies were clear and sun was up)
Stood there and watched in horror when the second plane hit.
Watched in horror. No other way to describe it.
Luckily most friends and relatives I had were midtown and uptown, but I've never been so horrified or felt so helpless, before or since.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

A very sad day for our country and the world but even on that dark day in history there were hero's that are not mentioned enough.

The passengers of flight 93 that went down in Shanksville, Penn. These brave people lost their lives by taking over the cockpit of a jet none of them could fly.

As terrible as that day was it could have been even worse had that jet made it to DC. We should remember them as well.

 

[higgyfan4]

It's like a 24 hour pre-game show. I have no problem with the thread. I don't hate peaceful Muslims (yes there are some, lots even), I hate terrorists, no matter what their cause is (unless of course it's the defense of the USA). NEVER FORGET!!!

Actually, pretty much all Muslims are peaceful. Those terrorists just distort the Islam religion to justify what they did.

I was at work at a school in Detroit when the attacks happened. We heard about the first plane hitting the towers but, like alot of others out there, thought it was just a horrible accident. Not until the second plane hit is when we knew it was a terrorist attack on America. We got a TV and got on the internet to find out as much information as we could when we found out about the Pentagon attack and Flight 93 going down. We decided to close the school down and called parents to come get their children. I left and went to school and got my kids, just didn't feel safe and wanted to be with my boys, who were both 9 at the time. We went home and watched in horror the coverage on TV and discussed what was happening. I still vividly remember just crying, especially when I saw the people jumping out of the towers. Just a horrible image I will never get over seeing.

The students at the school I worked at were mostly Arab/Muslim children. A few days later when the school opened again we no longer had recess outside. Children as young as 5 years old were receiving death threats, being spit on and the like by close minded idiots who thought they had anything to do with what happened.

 

[DevilishWon]

AS some of the (very) old guard (43 are ya there) know my office was in 1 WTC. It was just by the grace of God (or a series of lucky events if you prefer) that I wasn't in my office yet. All on my floor (96) who were in when the 1st plane hit were murdered.

Not much else to say other than for those of you who believe please keep the families & survivors in your prayers, for those who don't send positive thoughts. It helps a lot more than ranting on the scum who did it...they're already burning in hell so not much else to do there.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

AS some of the (very) old guard (43 are ya there) know my office was in 1 WTC. It was just by the grace of God (or a series of lucky events if you prefer) that I wasn't in my office yet. All on my floor (96) who were in when the 1st plane hit were murdered.

Not much else to say other than for those of you who believe please keep the families & survivors in your prayers, for those who don't send positive thoughts. It helps a lot more than ranting on the scum who did it...they're already burning in hell so not much else to do there.

Well said DW and luck was on your side that day my friend.

 

[elocomotive]

I remember hearing the news on my way to work in a cab. It drove past the White House and men with very large weapons were on top of it and that made it very real for me. Being about three blocks from the White House, we were quickly dismissed and I watched the coverage all day and felt fortunate everyone I knew was safe. I remember feeling very helpless the rest of that month. I remember my band at the time donating every dollar we sold our CDs for going to firefighter families in New York and the sense of community people had with one another for a time, making similar gestures and efforts and really coming together. The only positive thing that came out of the whole mess. I remember football returning being a huge thing to moving on, so maybe it's appropriate the NFL opens up on the 10th anniversary.

I watched some coverage of the days after September 11th yesterday. It was very moving and, in particular, the displays of support and respect from other countries around the world definitely welled up the eyes.

If anything, September 11th should remind us we are all people, no matter what flag flies over our heads, that want most of the same things in life - family, safety, a chance to work hard, find love, and maybe have a nice meal in between. Those lives were taken away unfairly, and the (typically) safe world we generally live in is not something we should take for granted. While it can be a violent, scary world at times, I think we live in one of the least violent periods in history, and hopefully, that trend continues.

Just some rambling thoughts. Going to be an emotional weekend. Really enjoyed a lot of the stories and thoughts many of you have shared.

 

[DChero]

I was homeschooled at the time, so I remember being in my mom's apartment doing schoolwork when she called me to go into the living room and watch the news. I really felt surreal. I kept asking myself, "Is this really happening?" It just never seemed like anything like that could possibly happen in the States. The rest of the day, neither myself nor my younger brother were allowed out because of the possibility of something else happening.

 

[puckhead]

very interesting read on Chris Higgins' family
Service a way of life for Higgins family - NHL - ESPN

 

[higgyfan4]

I remember hearing the news on my way to work in a cab. It drove past the White House and men with very large weapons were on top of it and that made it very real for me. Being about three blocks from the White House, we were quickly dismissed and I watched the coverage all day and felt fortunate everyone I knew was safe. I remember feeling very helpless the rest of that month. I remember my band at the time donating every dollar we sold our CDs for going to firefighter families in New York and the sense of community people had with one another for a time, making similar gestures and efforts and really coming together. The only positive thing that came out of the whole mess. I remember football returning being a huge thing to moving on, so maybe it's appropriate the NFL opens up on the 10th anniversary.

I watched some coverage of the days after September 11th yesterday. It was very moving and, in particular, the displays of support and respect from other countries around the world definitely welled up the eyes.

If anything, September 11th should remind us we are all people, no matter what flag flies over our heads, that want most of the same things in life - family, safety, a chance to work hard, find love, and maybe have a nice meal in between. Those lives were taken away unfairly, and the (typically) safe world we generally live in is not something we should take for granted. While it can be a violent, scary world at times, I think we live in one of the least violent periods in history, and hopefully, that trend continues.

Just some rambling thoughts. Going to be an emotional weekend. Really enjoyed a lot of the stories and thoughts many of you have shared.

Baseball too. The first games back at Yankee and Shea Stadiums were very emotional.

I still get chills reading the letter Curt Shilling wrote:

Curt Schilling's letter to America
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The following is an open letter by Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling in the wake of Tuesday's tragedy:

To the fans of Major League Baseball, and the victims and families of Tuesday's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C.,

I'd like to start off by saying that what I am writing is purely my opinion, and my family's feelings on these issues. I am not speaking for any other players in baseball, or in any other sport across our nation or around the world.

I'll begin by addressing the trivial items addressed late this week as far as our sport is concerned. The decision made by Commissioner Bud Selig on Thursday afternoon to resume games on Monday was one overwhelmingly favored by the Major League players. In our conference call on Thursday I got the impression that players, just like every other American citizen out there, didn't need baseball right now, and it was probably best said by Jerome Bettis when he stated that, "We are entertainers, and I don't think America wants to be entertained right now."

I believe that we all felt this way, and hope that the few people in this country who wanted us to play understand that we made the decision as citizens of this country, not as baseball players.

To the victims and families of the tragedies inflicted on us this past week we send our hearts out to you, and our prayers that you will find some comfort, some solace in the coming weeks as this great country gets up on its feet and defends itself as the world's greatest nation, with the world's greatest people.

Like a lot of people, my thoughts Tuesday afternoon steered towards revenge, retaliation, retribution, in just how hard we could hit back.

My first cognizant thought was "Man did they pick on the wrong country." Then, after watching TV, I began to realize that not only did they pick on the wrong country, but they couldn't have picked a worse target. There is no city on this planet that more represents its nation than New York does in the United States. New York is the true definition of a melting pot. Every race, religion and color are represented in New York, and on Tuesday you saw every race, every religion, every color, come together as one nation of people fighting for one common goal -- to save lives. I can honestly tell you that I have never been as proud to be an American as I was that day, to see the men and women of this great country come together and pour their blood, sweat and tears into saving those that could be saved. They continue to do so today, and with no less effort. That in and of itself should make us proud as hell.

My wife Shonda, and our three young children stepped outside on Friday at 7 p.m., lit a candle and prayed together. We prayed that those heroic men and women of the NYPD, FDNY and the U.S. Government that sacrificed their lives in the minutes following the first explosion at the World Trade Center are now in a safe and beautiful place.

To those families that lost loved ones in the NYPD and in the FDNY, I can only offer our sincerest thank you. Please know that athletes in this country look to your husbands and wives as they may have looked at the men of our profession when they were young, as heroes, as idols, for they are everything every man should strive to be in life and they died in a way reserved only for those who would make the ultimate sacrifice for this nation, and for the freedom we oftentimes take for granted.

Words cannot heal your wounds, not even time will heal the wounds for those who have suffered loss this week. But other than money and blood, which I hope the players in MLB will be giving of both, it is all we have to offer.

We will step on the fields of Major League Baseball on Monday night, but please know that we are not doing this as an aversion to forget what happened on Tuesday. Nothing will ever make us forget that day. But we are doing so because it is our jobs, and I honestly feel that if you do have a chance to catch a few minutes of a game, and see every sports fan in every stadium stand for that initial moment of silence, and understand when we do so that we do so for you, and for your families. And in the seventh-inning stretch when this nation sings God Bless America, we do so because we can, because in this country men and woman have died so that we can continue on as a free nation, and we will be thinking of you then also.

And it's my belief that if you watch close enough you will see players, many players in fact, trying in some small way to say thank you, and that we won't forget you or your loved ones as some of us will have messages scrawled somewhere on our hats or uniforms that you can read.

We will proudly wear the great flag of this country on our uniforms, and it's something I hope baseball adopts forever.

The flags in this country fly at half-staff to honor those that have fallen, but the flags are the only thing going half way in this country and it's my belief that that will not change. I believe our president when he says retribution will be swift and total, as an American it's all I can go on but based on what I have seen done these past few days being done by other Americans it's more than enough.

To those out there that serve in the military, and to those with children serving in the military I offer my sincerest thanks, and our prayers are with you and yours in the days and weeks to come. We know you'll do us proud.

In closing let me say God Bless America and God Bless Americans everywhere.

Thank you,
Curt Schilling

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

Thousands of innocent people arrived at work about now.
Worried about little things...
"Am i running late?" "Did my boss notice?" "Did i forget that file?" "Damn, forgot to call that client back" "really need to close that deal today" "nervous about that lunch meeting with client/boss"

Not one thinking "sure hope me and my friends are not horrifically murdered by extremists today"

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

AS some of the (very) old guard (43 are ya there) know my office was in 1 WTC. It was just by the grace of God (or a series of lucky events if you prefer) that I wasn't in my office yet. All on my floor (96) who were in when the 1st plane hit were murdered.

Not much else to say other than for those of you who believe please keep the families & survivors in your prayers, for those who don't send positive thoughts. It helps a lot more than ranting on the scum who did it...they're already burning in hell so not much else to do there.

I do remember you bringing that up in the past.
I had plenty of friends/family in NYC who were affected, but thankfully not directly like that. (one relative working about a block away, but not in the city that morning)
I don't think any of us can really imagine or empathise wth your experience on these events or what range of emotions your family must have (and still do) experience.
"I know how you feel" "sorry for you loss" "hope all is ok" etc.... none really seem to work in this case.
Whatever events transpired to make you NOT in your office that morning, whether people believe it was blind luck or infact divine intervention for a higher purpose, we are all damn, damn, damn glad to be able to talk to you on a hockey forum right now.

 

[mattola]

Ill always remember. I woke up turned on the TV. my brother sleeping on my couch. the first tower was smoking. I just said holy shit.... my brother sat straight up as he could hear the wrong in my voice. he cleared his vision and stared at the TV for 10 seconds and just said. Osama Bin Laden. My brother knew right away in those seconds.

RIP to all the honored Dead. have a safe day America and the rest of the world.

Never Forget!

 

[flyersfan4706]

AMERICA
FUCK YEAH

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

 

[naslundfan19]