First let me start this with a little disclaimer. I know this is a blog about The Quest For Stuff and I also know that this is a blog read by more than just Americans. However, all of the Addicts writers are from America and we feel as though it just wouldn’t be right to let today pass with out something. This post will remain our top post until after the moments of silence, and we will return to our regular TQFS posts shortly after. Thank you for your understanding and respect.
Today is September 11th 2015, the 14th anniversary of the attacks on America, where 2,977 innocent people were killed while just going about their everyday. Today Bunny and I would like to take a moment to honor all those innocent lives that were lost in New York City, Shanksville PA, and Washington DC.
We ask you, the readers of this blog, to take a moment today to reflect on that day and honor those who lost their lives.
On a personal note, 9-11 has never been easy for me. As many of you may remember from previous 9-11 posts, we lost my aunt that day. She was in the north tower and on one of the floors that took a direct hit from the first plane that hit. She never saw it coming.
14 years later and I can still tell you every detail of that day, as I’m sure many of you can. Every word spoken. Every feeling, every emotion, every facial expression. It’s all there, etched into my brain. And it’s difficult for me to relive those memories. Even now.
However, I will say visiting the 9-11 Memorial at Ground Zero, while very difficult to do, is incredibly helpful..especially during this time of the year. They did a wonderful job with the 9-11 Memorial. It’s a beautiful place to go and pay your respects. While it’s still hard to go, it helps. It helps with healing. If you’re ever in the area and have the chance to go (it’s completely free to go to the Memorial) I encourage you to visit and pay your respects. I still haven’t been able to go into the museum, but hopefully soon.
What follow are some of my personal photos from the Memorial, including one of my Aunt’s name on the wall….
North Tower
View of the 9-11 Museum
Bunny and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the police and fireman who saved lives that day, and everyday. We would also like to say a special thank you to all of our brave service men and woman, at home and abroad, who risk their own lives so that America can be safe. We would also like to honor all of the service men and woman from our allies around the world.
We encourage you to share your stories about 9-11 in the comments below.
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I am from the UK and was 14 at the time. We had just got back from school and switched on the TV as usual but this time the normal programmes had been interrupted with the breaking news that a plane had hit one of the twin towers. I will never forget the feeling of utter shock and disbelief at what was happening in front of us.
All those unfortunate people that were lost that day will never be forgotten.
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It was excately 1 week after I was born. My parents and neighbour were watching it.
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I remember so much about that day. Who told me what, when I saw the different clips, etc. Still sends a chill down my spine.
If you’re ever in the Trenton NJ area there’s a nice 9/11 memorial reflecting garden in Newtown PA, about 15 minutes from Trenton.
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I will never forget, i will never understand and I will never forgive the needless killing of innocent people that the majority of the human race would never contemplate for whatever cause or reason. I’m sad for the world we live in and for needless suffering for all the families and friends that this horrible event has caused. 💦💦
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If you come to visit this great city, New York that is, take Alissa’s advice and visit the 9-11 memorial. The visual of the reflecting pools is absolutely mesmerizing. Just make sure that you bring a pack of tissues with you. You will shed a tear or two (or three).
If you live in NY and you haven’t been there yet, what are you waiting for?
Never Forget.
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On one of my trips there, I found out on the Website the Museum has a “Free Day” (if they still do it). I believe it is Tuesdays and you have to essentially book them online 2 Tuesdays prior to that date.
It was very moving to walk through and the “calm” feeling on the grounds as you walk around was amazing. Bring LOTS of tissues for the Museum. LOTS N LOTS.
I have some amazing pics from my trips there.
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My nephew was born on this day 9-11-1997. He was just turning 4 when this happened. He says he vaguely remembers what happened, as the years went buy he’d ask me what the world trade towers were and if I’d ever been there. Me i was delivering auto parts scheduled to deliver to new york from Connecticut, obviously that didn’t happen, but on the way there i was listening to Howard stern to the events that was happening and i just couldn’t believe it. I got as far as norwalk then got called back. When i got back and saw the plane hitting the tower on t.v. was a heavy dose of reality. God bless all that lost and saved lives:).
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It’s amazing to think it’s been 14 years since the attacks. And hard to remember what the world was like before that day. Thoughts are with those who are gone, those that carry on, and those who serve and protect our country and its people.
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Thank you very much for this post regarding 9/11. I think it’s extremely important that we NEVER forget the tragic events of that day. I was born and raised in NYC; I was in my first year of College when the attacks began. I remember it like it was yesterday; I watched the 2nd plane hit and both towers collapse in front of my eyes. It’s much different when you are there and not watching it on TV. I personally lost several good friends and many aquaintences. I know I will never forget, but since I moved to Arizona in 2009, I feel many people who weren’t there did. Again, I’m so glad to see this post: I feel very strongly that we ALL NEVER FORGET the events that occurred 14 years ago on this somber day.
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I was at work listening to the radio and the morning show on WRIF came to a screeching halt. The guys, usually pretty jocular were very informative and sober in relaying what they were seeing on TV. By the time I found a screen to see the second plane hit, our owner was letting everyone go home for the day paid. It’s very eerie to see no planes in the sky, but being in SE Michigan, there were planes up, but only C-130s and F-16s. That day hits me each year, and more so now I’m a first responder.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss that day but I’m glad that you are able to go to the memorial and let it help heal you.
One day I’ll get to New York, though the family just wants to go at Christmastime.
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I will never ever forget exactly what I was doing when the planes hit and how it deeply affected me. I was born in NYC and have lived the majority of my life in the state of New York. There were few people I spoke to, who were not very personally affected by what happened. My sister had a job interview scheduled in the first tower for that afternoon. She just missed being inside the building by couple of hours. She/we were very fortunate but afterward she suffered greatly emotionally. But the saddest news I heard during the aftermath, was in regard to my ex boyfriend’s uncle, a Firefighter who was killed when the Twin Towers collapsed that terrible day. The details of what very few of his remains were found, are gruesome. I cannot even imagine the pain his family must have suffered. A tragic day that will forever be etched into my being.
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I was pregnant with my first child, and I had just woke up. I really can’t say what woke me up that day, but maybe my mom shouted for me. I went into the living room and my mom was watching the news. At first I thought she was watching some sort of disaster movie because the people were running and screaming, but I soon realized it was real as I watched the second plane hit. I had nightmares for months after that day, and I’ll never forget the shock as I watched everything unfold.
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Although I am Australian, I still pause every September 11 to remember those lost that day. I still can recall everything I witnessed while watching the images from the very start on TV late that night. For every life lost to this type of terror be it in America, The UK, France, Bali, Thailand or any other country I know we will continue on and win against those who wish to do this type of destruction.
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My prayers are with all affected by this tragedy. It has been for the last 14 years. I still remember when it happened. We all thought it was not real. How can something like this actually happen.
The company I work for televised the entire news cast in the auditorium for the entire day.
I have relatives that live in New York and in the suburbs of New York and although I did not lose anyone in my immediate family or extended family (uncles, aunts, cousins), my relatives in new York lost friends that worked in the world trade center and the stories they have told us over the years was heart breaking.
As I mentioned, My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I can only hope that those affected can find closure and peace in this most horrific tragedy.
From your friend North of the Border
Bman
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14 years later and I still cry. I will never forget seeing the planes hit. It will be etched in my memory forever. I had just put my daughter down for her morning nap turned on the news in time to see the second plane hit. I sat there shocked at what I was seeing. I made sure to call everyone I held dear that day just to say I love you.
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In the UK we understand fully the horror of terrorism, today we think of everyone who lost their lives that day and those who continue to lose their lives due to the attacks. I will remember to the day I die where I was when the towers fell, it is sadly probably the JFK moment of my generation. I wish we could all live in peace but sadly I don’t think we are going to see it anytime soon. But we live and carry on, there is no other way to show those who wish to destroy everything good that they cannot, and will not win.
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