Remembering 9/11
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A moment of quiet reflection on the events of 11 years ago.
It was a Tuesday, not too dissimilar from today....and then everything changed.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A moment of quiet reflection on the events of 11 years ago.
It was a Tuesday, not too dissimilar from today....and then everything changed.
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I was pulled out of a classroom by a girlfriend into the student lounge to see the t.v.
Saw the first tower smoking, right away i thought to the 1993 WTC attack and knew it was terrorism.
Second plane impacted and confirmed but i knew Clinton failed us by not going after al Queda
Still a somber day, but take peace in the fact that bin laden is dead, and our Seals got him.
It's seems that a. Lot of people ha e forgotten about the happenings of 9/11. It seems that these same people have also forgotten about GOD. GOD bless the Unites States of America and the citizens that protect us. Out with sanctuary and give away programs.
God Bless and keep all those that ran into Hell that day so others could make it home to their families!
We Will Never Forget, Rest In Peace.
May all who lost their lives in this horrible event find eternal rest in the company of the angels.
God bless all police and firefighters.
God Bless Them All!
God Help Us All!
Ill never forget that day, they shut the Daley center down and stayed home to watch news all day with tears in my eyes. God Bless the victims and there families
God bless the family members of the victims.
I remember waking up that morning and turning on the news. I was on furlough. All the stations had live coverage of a plane crash in NY that had occurred about 30 minutes earlier. I thought to myself, 'Well, I knew, sooner or later, with all of the skyscrapers out there, that this would happen...'.
At first, reports were very sketchy, but as time went on, it became clearer and clearer that this was no accident, and then next crash occurred, and then the next and then the next... I was reeling with the sense that I was watching some evil part of our history unfolding right before my eyes on live television.
The wife and I sat transfixed to the live coverage, occasionally switching stations to see who had the latest updates, or the best live feed, or the best videos of the attack on our country, though we didn't quite know just yet the massive scope of the conspiracy.
We were glued to the coverage through all our waking moments, for days. No one realized , at first, the long term ramifications this would have on our very lives, but it was obvious that things were going to be changing in this country and that our false sense of safety and total security from the evils of the Muslim world had been shattered in a matter of hours, and it happened right before our eyes on live television.
The thought of one of those planes possibly hitting the Sears Tower, to this day, is haunting. We could have been the Fire and Police Depts that were burying our heroes right along with the City of New York.
Thank God it never came to that. Today I'm thinking of those brave men and women in New York who perished in this brazen attack on America... Bless them all!
I was sitting at my desk when one of the sales execs rounded the corner and exclaimed "I was on the phone with ____ in NY, and he suddenly said he had to get off the phone, that he had seen a plane crash into the WTC near his office."
The world then changed. We have overcome this horrendous tragic attack, but unless we are careful, we will eventually lose the war.
Always remember.
I remember the complete day start to finish. Sad, unbelievable day. And I can't remember what happened last week.
God Bless America.
GOD BLESS AMERICA and all it's dedicated men and women fighting for or freedon around the world.
God watch over all the first reponders nd bring them home safely after each shift.
My heart goes out to all the victims, and their family members, who have lost their lives on American soil and abroad due to the actions of a few religious zealots.
Possibly even more disturbing is the fact that this only woke up the sleeping giant for such a short time. Patriotism was back in full force after this terrible act with public displays of support for our servicemen and public safety personnel. It is unfortunate this has since dissipated.
To my Brothers and Sisters in the military and public service: Continue to fight the good fight. At times it may not seem like it, but never forget we have the support and respect of the silent majority who depend on us. They are what we are fighting for.
may the victims rest in peace...God bless America.
I was in college back then. I still can't watch videos. I will never forget.
It is scary that we are being force fed Islamafascism in the form of political correctness. Meanwhile the very building blocks of this country, like the mention of GOD,in the Pledge of Allegiance are now taboo. The first step to correct this is VOTE in November.
Never forget.
Thank you to Police, Fire, EMTs, and all who run toward danger and toward those in need when everyone else is running the other way.
Rest in Peace, Rick Rescorla KIA 9/11 WTC Tower 2
Credited with saving thousands of lives. In charge of security for Morgan-Stanley on 9/11.. Insisted on evacuation drills monthly after the 1993 attack. Countermanded the order to stay in the offices and ordered Morgan-Stanley employees to evacuate. They knew how because Mr Rescorla drilled them.
Rick appears on the cover of "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young" by Harold G. Moore and Joe Galloway. He was at that battle in the Ia Drang Valley assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, US Army at LZ XRay. A hero dedicated to saving others to the end.
We share a common bond with the NYPD, FDNY and Port Authority police as a brotherhood of First Responders.
Bless all who were affected that day especially the 72 brothers and sisters in law enforcement who gave their lives.
Let us NEVER forget the day this happened to our country as we also do not ever forget Pearl Harbor.
Mentally our country has morphed back to a lax, pre 9/11 mentality. National heroes are the Kardashians, American Idols and Lebron, meanwhile our First Responders are VILLIFIED by our Politicians as greedy. It is sad and evil and guarantees a future disaster. Remember those who died and be there for your coworkers on this tragic day.
I will always remember seeing those towers collapsing on TV, then heading to work and wondering what chaos was about to happen.
God bless the USA.
OT- What a bright idea to have the PO nurses at the medical section working outside just to help with the teachers strike... What a dumb idea, who makes these asinine decisions? I mean our medical section is a joke to begin with...
Civilian here.
This is a special day; sadly this will always be a sad day for us. If one can recall, it was a bright and blue Tuesday morning, not unlike today's, and most of us can recall the exact moment where, and what we were doing when, we first learned of the unfolding tragedy.
Remember how we felt that day? Remember the silence of that afternoon because there were no planes in the air? Remember the incredible sadness as we unknowingly said goodbye to life as we had known it? If you are so inclined, please think about or pray for all those innocent souls who perished - and are still perishing - as a result of those tragic events. Think about or pray for their families who are reminded daily of how their lives changed that day. Think about or pray for our service people and all of our first responders whose collective courage and honor continues to inspire us. If you have a few moments, listen today to Bruce Sprinsteen's "The Rising." And give your loved ones a big hug and tell them that you love them and remember, life is precious but fleeting.
This beautiful September day...thoughts and prayers go out to all who suffered and still suffer.
Remember the vast silence here when O'Hare and Midway, everything stopped flying...
The police acted stupidly.
The early morning call of the Azan is the most beautiful sound on earth.
If the winds change to an ugly direction, I will stand with the them. (The arabs and pakistanis)
-Barack Hussein Obama-
Please remember on Patriot's Day.
i just got home from working midnites, ate breakfast with my wife, she then drove the kids to school. Off to bed, my next interaction was my wife coming into the bedroom crying, i then turned the TV on. Cried myself. At the time was a Sgt in the MC Reserves, had been for 6 years. Never in my life was i prouder of this nation and this department then after 9/11. Retired from the Corp in 2006 after 2 deployments to Iraq. I retire from here in December. God bless all of my brothers and sisters here on CPD and the USMC. Semper Fi!
A day I will never forget. The people that died that day were contributing to society/economy by doing something as simple as just going to work. Our country needs to honor those that died by stop giving free handouts to people who don't contribute to our economy. Stop helping people who don't help themselves and our economy will recover faster than ever in history. RIP to all Fed,local,county and state hero's that died that day.
this is a day to remember cops,firemen, ems, all emergancy first responders.
thank you,
a citizen
NEVER...forget!!! so many people have forgotten what what happened that fateful day. This country is so lackluster now that we are headed for another attack.This ignorant mentality that we need to embrace all cultures and immigrants,i say screw that! we need to be on our toes and realize that not everybody loves us and these liberal tards that want to be so open to all these wonderful (cough) peasants that want to come live in this country and live off us hardworking people are headed for a wake up call..U sheeps can embrace them all you want..God help you..and bless all that were killed that September day. I will NEVER forget!!!
Anonymous said...
God Bless Them All!
God Help Us All!
9/11/2012 03:30:00 AM
Amen.
We will ALWAYS remember! 19 of us from 010 spent our own money and spent our own time-due and drove all night to New York to help out our brother police officers who were kept on 12-hour days for almost a month. Those guys were the steel that kept the city together. Cops help other cops. It's in our blood.
Celebrate PATRIOT'S DAY as a triumph over terrorism!
THANK YOU TO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE IN CHICAGO FOR NOT FORGETTING . TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE FORGOTTEN
Isn't that nice. It is 9/11 and protestors have stormed our embassy in Cairo and torn down the American flag and raised the Al Qaeda flag in it's place.
Anonymous said...
I was pulled out of a classroom by a girlfriend into the student lounge to see the t.v.
Saw the first tower smoking, right away i thought to the 1993 WTC attack and knew it was terrorism.
Second plane impacted and confirmed but i knew Clinton failed us by not going after al Queda
9/11/2012 12:27:00 AM
Good point about Clinton, had other issues going on like sex with an intern, had the chance to get Bin Laden then but it was put on the back burner.
Just remember everyone it was the demoRATS that booed and hissed after God was included in their party platform.
God Bless America!!!!!!!!!
We must never forget, and remember it could happen again. Never let your defense down
I was finishing a shift on midnights. I heard about the the first tower fall. Home speaking with family i watched in horror as tower 2 was hit. Everyone should remember where and how they felt when this henious event occured. Remember all of those who passed and our armed forces which still fight terror in afgan mud and moutains. God bless all and be safe. Signed Ftjoe
they are such a peacefully group of people along as the get aid from the usa.
we need stricter border control.
Shots fired at the police last night . Police fired back no one was hit. Three in custody .
I remember being the first person at my workplace to say that we would be going to war.
I Pray this doesnt happen in Chicago, My radio doesnt work in Water tower place or the Subway.Communication would be a Disater.
Today I looked at the flag of the fallen inscribed with the names of those who perished.
We will never forget you.
God Bless them, may they Rest In Peace. Prayers to those who lost loved ones and survived the horror of that day.
May God Bless America today and always.
you got to love arizona but illegal are getting thrown out and heading here.
I will NEVER forget, I will NEVER forgive ...
" You must either learn to love your mortal enemy, or kill him " - Machiavelli -
shots fired at and by the police in 019 this morning 1st watch. nobody hit 3 in custody.
Over 3,000 souls including FDNY (343), PAPD (37) and our 22 brothers and sister Moira, NYPD.
Emergency Service Unit (ESU)
Sgt. John COUGHLIN
Sgt. Michael CURTIN
Sgt. Rodney GILLIS
Det. Joseph VIGIANO
P.O. John D'ALLARA
P.O. Vincent DANZ
P.O. Jerome DOMINGUEZ
P.O. Stephen DRISCOLL
P.O. Ronald KLOEPFER
P.O. Thomas LANGONE
P.O. Brian McDONNELL
P.O. Paul TALTY
P.O. Santos VALENTIN
P.O. Walter WEAVER
Sgt. Timothy ROY, Traffic Control
Det. Claude RICHARDS, Bomb Squad
P.O. Mark ELLIS, Transit-4
P.O. Ramon SUAREZ, Transit-4
P.O. Glen PETTIT, Police Academy
P.O. James LEAHY, 6th Pct.
P.O. Moira SMITH, 13th Pct.
P.O. Robert FAZIO, 13th Pct.
P.O. John PERRY, 40th Pct.
WE REMEMBER. REST IN PEACE.
I shopped till I dropped today! A big FU to OBL! U will never defeat American resolve!
Came home from 1st watch, ate breakfast and watched the 5:30am news where the biggest story was Michael Jordan's joining the Wizards and a minor story about some Afghan who was assasinated, turned out that was the signal for the main operation to commence.
Went to bed for a quick nap before having to take my newborn to the doctor, was awoken by my wife to tell me a plane had hit the tower, and got up in time to see the second plane hit, just like everyone else, there was no longer any doubt of what was going on.
My wife was in pieces, still exhausted from giving birth two weeks before and seeing all this unfold wondering what kind of a world we brought our son into was only half of it, her parents were in flight from Dublin to Newark, NJ. The rest of the morning was agonizing driving to the doctor and hearing about the Pentagon and arriving at the doctor and seeing the collapses and hearing about the flight in Pennsylvania.
Eventually we heard that their flight had landed safely in Gander, Newfoundland where after a lengthy stay on the tarmac they were eventually let off the plane and received considerable kindness from the people of Gander over the next few days. If you ever get a chance to read "When the World Came to Town." it tells the stories of those thousands of people that landed there, some who had sons who were FDNY.
9/11 was the biggest tragedy most of us on this Department have ever experienced in our lifetimes and hopefully there won't be another or a worse event. The aftermath did bring out the best in our nation, and we were more unified than we had been in a long time. Unfortunately that unity has faded somewhat. Hopefully history will not repeat itself and we will find unity without the painful cost. God bless the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, the U.S. Armed Forces and all the rest of the men and women in the police and fire service. God Bless all the families of those who lost their lives that day, sworn or civilian.
NATIONAL FOP and all other police unions and affiliates should petition our congressmen and be working on not just our medical issues and pension problems nationally but attempts to grant police /peace officers some sort of immunity (like a judge) and indemnify police action in the course of our duties!
Someone needs to pick up the ball and carry it and make a POLITICAL AGENDA!
While they are at it indemnify the Firefighters too.
Then we can all work with the proper PEACE OF MIND it takes to show up, and execute this job for the good of society.
Not aiming to create POLICE MONSTERS that can do ill will but to create the essential work environment suitable for police to handle the issues and bullshit we face daily in confidence!
Save us now from "hesitation" and "indecision" and "worry" as these issues now factor in our reactions and can slow us down which can kill or injure us and keep us free from civil recourse from the basic bullshit beefs that can ruin our families and our kids futures with punitive damages.
Maybe there is a way to scrutinize this in congress and break it down so its not too lobsided.
I'm not saying give us complete immunity but work with us here!!!
It may bring police work back somewhat and make this town and this country safe again!
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Well, I don't know about the rest of you, but Joe Biden recalls that day with "bittersweet" emotions. I don't know what could offset the sight of over 3000 people dying, some jumping to their death, but it would have to have been the most kick-ass rest of the day for him. Maybe he had an outstanding breakfast or something. I don't know. I was stunned for days. There was nothing "bittersweet" about that day.
If Obama is reelected, this day will be pushed aside and America blamed for the attacks as a racist Empire. Vote in November.
I was awakened by my mother's phone call in the morning after partying with my coworkers in Summer Mobile. Turned on the TV and the first tower was hit....bound to happen, too many skyscrapers. Half hour later the second plane hit and I immediately knew it was a terrorist attack. I reported to Meigs and it was the most somber mood I have ever endured. ATC Zero and await further orders. My unit spent the entire evening glued to the television witnessing people cheering in the streets of the Middle East firing their AKs. Yes, I cried. I wasn't the only one though. The next 3 days were spent "guarding" the lower levels of the Aon Building off Randolph. We all came together besides our differences that week. That was the day I finally realized that public service was an honor, not an obligation. Cheers, let me finish my Scotch.
Anonymous said...
OT- What a bright idea to have the PO nurses at the medical section working outside just to help with the teachers strike... What a dumb idea, who makes these asinine decisions? I mean our medical section is a joke to begin with...
9/11/2012 11:14:00 AM
I'm quite sure it won't kill them. It's good for everyone to be reminded once in awhile that they're not office workers, they wear blue shirts like us. Just lucky enough to have enough whack (unlike moi) who is stuck in 011 for the foreseeable future.
Think about the 911 victims, not about how you've been forced onto the street for a couple of days nursie!
Was home on medical recovering from surgery. My husband had just left to take the kids to school & go to work. We had been watching the news about the first plane (small craft they said) then as I watched saw the second plane! I will never forget that horrific feeling, as I knew we were being attacked. Was not suppose to drive, but got in my car & picked up my kids, I thought we would be next & wanted them with me.
Anonymous said...
We will ALWAYS remember! 19 of us from 010 spent our own money and spent our own time-due and drove all night to New York to help out our brother police officers who were kept on 12-hour days for almost a month. Those guys were the steel that kept the city together. Cops help other cops. It's in our blood.
Celebrate PATRIOT'S DAY as a triumph over terrorism!
9/11/2012 12:43:00 PM
And let's remember the firemen, who suffered such a great loss of so many great men and women. I still can't believe it happened. Figured something would happen today when they figure our guard is down. Noticed a military guy standing next to Obama today. Obama and another guy giving the crotch salute. This guy was hands to his sides, straight as an arrow back.
Civilians might not notice these things. We do. I wondered how much this guy must have hated having to stand next to Obama.
Anonymous said...
OT- What a bright idea to have the PO nurses at the medical section working outside just to help with the teachers strike... What a dumb idea, who makes these asinine decisions? I mean our medical section is a joke to begin with...
9/11/2012 11:14:00 AM
Don't worry, you'll be back inside the medical section once the strike is settled.
At least it isn't January.
I was assigned to the Marine Unit on 9/11
After the planes went in the order was given to evacuate the Loop and I knew we had stepped into another world. Evacuate the Loop? Not in my lifetime had it happened like that.
I was told to scan the sky and took binoculars and watched the eastern sky. After a while I thought I saw two black dots coming in from the east. Then they got larger and I realized that in fact they were two aircraft.
I put it on the air and as they got closer I could see they were two USAF F-16's in full battle dress on combat air patrol. Now that is not something you see every day over downtown Chicago. Auxiliary fuel tanks, missiles etc. circling the downtown area till the end of my shift and beyond.
I had the job of notifying all PO's who were not at work to be prepared for furlough cancellation and days off canceled. Both happened and we got plenty busy with extra patrol duties along with the Coast Guard. SOS had people with rifles on all the boats.
We watched on live TV as both towers came down. The following days were mostly a blur. The numbers of police and fire dead coming out of New York were mind numbing. Before the day was out people were organizing cars and trucks loaded with supplies and if they could get away, they headed towards New York City.
There was an overwhelming feeling that someone was going to get hurt badly for this, and the sooner the better.
We were all one on that day. I wish that feeling could stay with us always.
Anonymous said...
I Pray this doesnt happen in Chicago, My radio doesnt work in Water tower place or the Subway.Communication would be a Disater.
9/11/2012 04:44:00 PM
City got loads of money to upgrade communications so we could communicate in a disaster. Ask Richard Daley what happened with the money. Some no doubt went into his campaign fund.
My son called me from college. "Mom, turn on the television! Now!" he shouted. He sounded agitated, and frustrated that I didn't already have it on. We watched the second tower getting hit live, he in Tennessee, me in Chicago. "Honey...this is war, we are under attack," I couldn't believe I heard myself say.
And in that split second the physical distance between my son and I grew immense, not knowing if the entire rest of the country was also under attack.
Transportation? Roads? Communications? Gas? All those neurons instantly fired with questions of how affected we would be as a country in how short of a time. How much time did I have to get to my son?
I also knew in that split second that I would move heaven and earth to get to him if needed be. I could not lose him. If it took everything I had, I could not lose him.
I was on furlo that day. I turned on the TV about 30 seconds before the 2nd plane struck the tower. I will never forget the sights from the news that day. I watched as the molten metal was dripping. All I could think was God I hope they get the buildings and area cleared before the towers colllapse. Not 10 minutes later the first tower collapsed and I was sick. All I could think of was that everyone within a block was just killed. I will never forget that day or those who perished. The innocent civilians, the police and the firefighters on scene. Today they are still in my thoughts and prayers along with their loved ones. May we always stay vigilant and never allow another attack on American soil. My thoughts and prayers are also with those who are fighting and have given their lives for our freedom. WE WILL NEVER FORGET.
Left third watch roll call out in the 'burbs about 3:30 pm. Knew that all planes were grounded, but saw contrails eastbound in the southern sky. One large, five or six smaller around the big plane. Knew it was Air Force One. Later learned of it's flight from Florida to Nebraska, then, on W.'s orders, back to D.C. Felt reassured, anxious, but mainly pissed at the events of the day. We all had a job to do and wanted to get on with it.
I worked in the WTC North Tower for about a year when I was training with Dean Witter- we had 4 floors and were one of the biggest tenants there. On 9-11, I watched like everyone else, in total disbelief. All I could think of was how skinny the windows were in the WTC- you literally would have to go out sideways, and a heavy person would have a hard time. I worked on the 74th floor, and it seemed SO high up. I can't imagine someone jumping. The thing that gets me the most is knowing that the sweet workers at the top, Windows On The World, never had a chance. They were such kind, gracious people, many were immigrants, all clearly thankful for such a nice place to work. 9-11 is hard for me every year, but that is really how it should be for everyone. Hard. Never forget.
-not a cop
And in typical CPD fashion, an idiot captain decides to down 2 citywide radio channels on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Clueless motherfucker.
Still think they should have re-built those towers.
"I wondered how much this guy must have hated having to stand next to Obama.
9/11/2012 09:34:00 PM'
Maybe he was honored to be standing next HIS Commander in Chief? Most likely he didnt let personal feelings interfere with his job of honoring those lost on 9/11
Anonymous said...
Still think they should have re-built those towers.
9/12/2012 11:49:00 AM
I'm not sure they could have built them again- the architectural design of an outer perimeter of offices surrounding the inner "open" elevator core was deemed to have been flawed and partially the cause of the collapse of the towers once the heat rose high enough to melt that steel core. Our AON Center, where I worked right after 9/11 is designed the same way at 80 stories high, if I recall correctly. It was always scary and sad to work at AON knowing so many victims worked in the same type structure I was, and it's potential for disaster as well.
Anonymous said...
"I wondered how much this guy must have hated having to stand next to Obama.
9/11/2012 09:34:00 PM'
Maybe he was honored to be standing next HIS Commander in Chief? Most likely he didnt let personal feelings interfere with his job of honoring those lost on 9/11
9/12/2012 12:02:00 PM
He did a great job, in spite of that piece of shit next to him. Get one thing straigh, that puke is Commander in Chief by title only and will never garner respect.
Don't ever forget 09/11/01 NOR 09/11/12. And don't ever forget who commited both attrocities, EXTREME ISLAMIC TERRORISTS!
America should never forgive, until every one of these animals is eliminated.
"He did a great job, in spite of that piece of shit next to him. Get one thing straigh, that puke is Commander in Chief by title only and will never garner respect.
9/12/2012 10:39:00 PM's "
What's Bin Laden up to these days? Oh,thats right SEAL Team 6 put a bullet in his head 15 months ago.
My son was living in NYC on 9/11 with his mother. He worked in the shadow of WTC in the area of SoHo that was declared shut down by Giuliani. He went to school at BMCC, Burough of Manhattan Community College, like Wright College here. BMCC was directly in the shadow of WTC, across the street but it is a very wide street, kiddy corner. When WTC 7 came down so went the City's emergency communication center.
NYPD and Fire commandeered BMCC as the makeshift command post. Still I couldn't get in touch with my son. All circuits busy. I finally got him on his cell, at home in Queens, asleep. Thank God teens can still be depended on to sleep late. What a day.
May we all never forget that day.
He did a great job, in spite of that piece of shit next to him. Get one thing straigh, that puke is Commander in Chief by title only and will never garner respect.
9/12/2012 10:39:00 PM
And I felt the damn thing while serving under Bush and Clinton.
Respect the Office and the Title.
And keep your mouth shut until you do the job.
Anonymous said...
"He did a great job, in spite of that piece of shit next to him. Get one thing straigh, that puke is Commander in Chief by title only and will never garner respect.
9/12/2012 10:39:00 PM's "
What's Bin Laden up to these days? Oh,thats right SEAL Team 6 put a bullet in his head 15 months ago.
9/13/2012 11:23:00 AM
That "puke" doesn't give two shtts what you think. You're probably the same jagoff crying about people don't respect the police. Look in the mirror. Why should you garner respect,but not the President of the United States?
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