9/11 memorial

[SaturnElite]

Today is September 11, 2010, and Patriot Day. Nine years ago on this day 19 al-Qaeda terrorists launched a terrorist attack against the United States of America, in particular, civilians. They crashed 2 airplanes into the World Trade Center in New York City, 1 airplane into the Pentagon, and attempted (but failed) to crash a fourth plane into the White House. On that day 2977 people (excluding the terrorists) were killed and over 6000 people were injured. So let's dedicate this thread to the men, women, and children who died on 9/11. As well as the firefighters, police officers, FBI agents, and medical personnel who rushed into half-destroyed burning buildings to save people they didn't even know. I'd also like to dedicated this thread to the soldiers, marines, airmen, seamen, and mercenaries (PMCs) who have lost their lives serving our country (and our allies, like NATO and stuff). Also to the civilians in Afghanistan and Iraq who's lives and homes have been lost in this war. We must continue fighting though, to prevent another attack like this, and to ensure that Iraq and Afghanistan remain liberated and free (thanks to us). Not to mention the American (and other) civilians who were killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Here is a video of the attack on the World Trade Center:

[video=youtube;1lKZqqSI9-s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lKZqqSI9-s[/video]

 

[techairlines]

I live in NYC and remember being at school during this time and then watching this on TV.

May those who have perished for the tragedy that occurred nine years ago on this day be remembered forever.

 

[carl6969]

Today at 11:30 A.M. local time a procession consisting of fire equipment from 5 area cities and communities, all prominently displaying American flags, drove slowly south from the courthouse square in Brady Texas approximately 1 mile down the main road and then returned to the courthouse square where a a ceremony and prayers remembering the events of September 11, 2001 was held. I was privileged to be witness to much of this event which has been conducted every year on September 11 since 2001.