These were all actual posts that appeared by friends and family on Facebook this morning. This is their stories and comments about how they feel and what they remember about 9/11. EVERYONE has a story and we must listen to these stories so that we can both heal and help our friends and family heal as well.
"One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all"
Nichole
tonight brings such emotion....tomorrow is such a sad anniversary...9/11/01 Never forgotten! Thank you to all of the service men and women who have fought and those that continue to fight for our freedom. And thank you to all of the police officers, ems personnel, and fire fighters who put their lives at risk every time they go to work...And last but not least, my thoughts and prayers are with those who were most intimately affected by 9/11/01
Nikki
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Denny
just watched flight 93. watching that movie brought back a lot of emotions of 9/11 and just reminded me don't take anything for granted. I'm proud to be an American and I stand behind and support our military, police force, emts, and firefighters.
Kim
I keep hearing the statement "never forget". I don't know how someone who saw all that senseless tragedy could ever forget. Every year on this day I remember how sad and scared we all were. The babies born after 911 are now about to turn ten and will never know there dads. That breaks my heart and for them I could never forget.
Tonia
“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend–even a friend whose name it never knew."
- President George W. Bush
Kathy
I was working in Washington, D.C. a few blocks from the White House. I remember my boss's family calling him and they were frantic and I could hear them crying. At first I thought he was having some kind of family emergency. Then I went outside to smoke and people were running down the street crying. The road was already blocked with cars everywhere. There were sirens all over and then I saw the military truck fly down the street. By the time I was finished smoking, the anti-aircraft launcher was sitting on the corner of 15 & K streets. We were hearing all kinds of rumors and a police officer came up to us and told us we had to evacuate. I was never so scared in my whole life. I kept thinking, this is Washington, DC, the United States of America, it was not the West Bank but it was beginning to resemble that. It took me forever to get home, I hitched a ride in a van with people I didn't know to get to Odenton where my car was parked. I was so grateful to get home that day to see my husband and children. I couldn't watch the news, it was too depressing. It is a day that is burned into my memory -- for as long as I live I will never forget.
Tricia
I remember wondering why so many kids were being called for early dismissal. I remember finding out why when I took my first graders to lunch. I remember being panicked. I remember being terrified for Nick & my mom who were at St. Mary's & so near the Naval Academy (not knowing what was actually going on & what may happen). I remember picking up 4 month old Maggie from daycare & wondering what kind of messed up world did I bring my baby into. What do you remember?
Maureen
Literally the worst day of my life. I remember standing in my bathroom getting dressed and watching the TV out the bathroom door horrified. I remember wondering if I was supposed to keep my appointment with Grace's geneticist at the U of MD hospital knowing that the doctor finally had a diagnosis. I remember being terrified on my way into Baltimore and I remember feeling numb and nauseated and deep, in my soul pain all at the same time when the doctor put his hand on my knee, looked me in the eye and said "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry" after describing what lay ahead for my daughter. I remember being told the hospital going into "lock down" and thinking I couldn't leave and wanted to bust a door down and run out and go home as fast as possible. I specifically remember as if it was yesterday feelings of chaos, vulnerability, confusion, and not knowing what to concentrate on first...the condition of my country, or the condition of my child. The last 10 years have been quite a journey, but so far, it has been a victory and a journey of survival...for my country and my daughter. I'm proud to be an American and proud to be a mommy.
Michelle
IN GOD WE TRUST!! UNITED WE STAND! We Remember and thank you to all the men and women in law enforcement & firefighters that risked their lives that day and everyday. We lift up each family affected by 9/11 that PEACE replaces fear....
Scott
Despite the horrible events that occurred on this day, I choose to remember the solidarity and how this nation came together to support and celebrate our unique way life... A flag on every house, a patriotic pin on every jacket, bumper stickers in Red White and Blue.... For the first time in our lives were all AMERICANS.... I mourn the loss of that national pride....
Gemma
Today is a day to remember those almost 3000 people who perished in the World Trade Centre attacks, at the Pentagon and the crash in Shanksville, PA 10 years ago. We will never forget xxRayas I was 0n 9/11 ten years ago, I am away from my homeland. My thoughts are with everyone around the world who has had their lives forever changed because of that one terrible, terrible day.
Jennifer 9/11: Times of impact: 8:46 a.m. and 9:02 a.m. Time the burning towers stood: 56 minutes and 102 minutes. Time they took to fall: 12 seconds. 2819 dead from 115 different nations. 343 Fireman/paramedics, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority officers. **************** REPOST AND SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET 09-11-01
Laurie
A day of rememberance. Remember those whose lives were taken, their loved ones left behind, the heros that saved lived and ones that died trying, the ones who survived, and the service men and women who gave diligent efforts in helping the trapped and scared. Hug a loved one today.
Jill
Borrowed from a friend:
Lord I pray for peace in this time of heavy hearted memory. I pray for the families of our troops, police, fire fighters and the countless innocent people who lost their lives during 9/11 and in the years since that terrible day. Lord I pray for healing to those who still hurt and need your mercy. God Bless the USA!
Leslie
Good morning. I hope everyone will bow their head this morning, and have a moment of prayer, for the people lost during 9-11
AndreaProud to be an American as I watch America remember September 11th....
Susan
For the husband who told his wife I love you one last time before his plane went down in a field, for the wife who stopped in the stairs to call her husband to say I will love you forever, for the mothers & fathers who kissed their kids goodbye the morning they died, for the policemen who rushed in with the firemen to help get others out only to die themselves, for the soldiers who fought back and lost their lives. Today, tomorrow, ten years from now, we will remember ♥ God Bless ♥
Susan
✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ If You're Proud To Be An American Wave ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ This Flag In Honor Of The Fallen Men ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ And Women Who Served Our Country ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who have served in the past ☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who are serving & fighting now
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ FOR OUR LOVED ONES WHO TRAGICALLY HAD THEIR LIVES RIPPED FROM OURS ON 9/11...YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR MINDS AND WILL NEVER....NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! REST IN
PEACE! ♥ ♥ ♥ 
More to come... Posts will be added throughout the day.
Kim
I keep hearing the statement "never forget". I don't know how someone who saw all that senseless tragedy could ever forget. Every year on this day I remember how sad and scared we all were. The babies born after 911 are now about to turn ten and will never know there dads. That breaks my heart and for them I could never forget.
Tonia
“Now, we have inscribed a new memory alongside those others. It’s a memory of tragedy and shock, of loss and mourning. But not only of loss and mourning. It’s also a memory of bravery and self-sacrifice, and the love that lays down its life for a friend–even a friend whose name it never knew."
- President George W. Bush
Kathy
I was working in Washington, D.C. a few blocks from the White House. I remember my boss's family calling him and they were frantic and I could hear them crying. At first I thought he was having some kind of family emergency. Then I went outside to smoke and people were running down the street crying. The road was already blocked with cars everywhere. There were sirens all over and then I saw the military truck fly down the street. By the time I was finished smoking, the anti-aircraft launcher was sitting on the corner of 15 & K streets. We were hearing all kinds of rumors and a police officer came up to us and told us we had to evacuate. I was never so scared in my whole life. I kept thinking, this is Washington, DC, the United States of America, it was not the West Bank but it was beginning to resemble that. It took me forever to get home, I hitched a ride in a van with people I didn't know to get to Odenton where my car was parked. I was so grateful to get home that day to see my husband and children. I couldn't watch the news, it was too depressing. It is a day that is burned into my memory -- for as long as I live I will never forget.
Tricia
I remember wondering why so many kids were being called for early dismissal. I remember finding out why when I took my first graders to lunch. I remember being panicked. I remember being terrified for Nick & my mom who were at St. Mary's & so near the Naval Academy (not knowing what was actually going on & what may happen). I remember picking up 4 month old Maggie from daycare & wondering what kind of messed up world did I bring my baby into. What do you remember?
Maureen
Literally the worst day of my life. I remember standing in my bathroom getting dressed and watching the TV out the bathroom door horrified. I remember wondering if I was supposed to keep my appointment with Grace's geneticist at the U of MD hospital knowing that the doctor finally had a diagnosis. I remember being terrified on my way into Baltimore and I remember feeling numb and nauseated and deep, in my soul pain all at the same time when the doctor put his hand on my knee, looked me in the eye and said "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry" after describing what lay ahead for my daughter. I remember being told the hospital going into "lock down" and thinking I couldn't leave and wanted to bust a door down and run out and go home as fast as possible. I specifically remember as if it was yesterday feelings of chaos, vulnerability, confusion, and not knowing what to concentrate on first...the condition of my country, or the condition of my child. The last 10 years have been quite a journey, but so far, it has been a victory and a journey of survival...for my country and my daughter. I'm proud to be an American and proud to be a mommy.
Michelle
IN GOD WE TRUST!! UNITED WE STAND! We Remember and thank you to all the men and women in law enforcement & firefighters that risked their lives that day and everyday. We lift up each family affected by 9/11 that PEACE replaces fear....
Scott
Despite the horrible events that occurred on this day, I choose to remember the solidarity and how this nation came together to support and celebrate our unique way life... A flag on every house, a patriotic pin on every jacket, bumper stickers in Red White and Blue.... For the first time in our lives were all AMERICANS.... I mourn the loss of that national pride....
Gemma
Today is a day to remember those almost 3000 people who perished in the World Trade Centre attacks, at the Pentagon and the crash in Shanksville, PA 10 years ago. We will never forget xxRayas I was 0n 9/11 ten years ago, I am away from my homeland. My thoughts are with everyone around the world who has had their lives forever changed because of that one terrible, terrible day.
Jennifer 9/11: Times of impact: 8:46 a.m. and 9:02 a.m. Time the burning towers stood: 56 minutes and 102 minutes. Time they took to fall: 12 seconds. 2819 dead from 115 different nations. 343 Fireman/paramedics, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority officers. **************** REPOST AND SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET 09-11-01
Laurie
A day of rememberance. Remember those whose lives were taken, their loved ones left behind, the heros that saved lived and ones that died trying, the ones who survived, and the service men and women who gave diligent efforts in helping the trapped and scared. Hug a loved one today.
Jill
Borrowed from a friend:
Lord I pray for peace in this time of heavy hearted memory. I pray for the families of our troops, police, fire fighters and the countless innocent people who lost their lives during 9/11 and in the years since that terrible day. Lord I pray for healing to those who still hurt and need your mercy. God Bless the USA!
Leslie
Good morning. I hope everyone will bow their head this morning, and have a moment of prayer, for the people lost during 9-11
AndreaProud to be an American as I watch America remember September 11th....
Susan
For the husband who told his wife I love you one last time before his plane went down in a field, for the wife who stopped in the stairs to call her husband to say I will love you forever, for the mothers & fathers who kissed their kids goodbye the morning they died, for the policemen who rushed in with the firemen to help get others out only to die themselves, for the soldiers who fought back and lost their lives. Today, tomorrow, ten years from now, we will remember ♥ God Bless ♥
Susan
✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ If You're Proud To Be An American Wave ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ This Flag In Honor Of The Fallen Men ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ And Women Who Served Our Country ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who have served in the past ☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who are serving & fighting now
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ FOR OUR LOVED ONES WHO TRAGICALLY HAD THEIR LIVES RIPPED FROM OURS ON 9/11...YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR MINDS AND WILL NEVER....NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! REST IN
PEACE! ♥ ♥ ♥
More to come... Posts will be added throughout the day.
- President George W. Bush
Tricia
I remember wondering why so many kids were being called for early dismissal. I remember finding out why when I took my first graders to lunch. I remember being panicked. I remember being terrified for Nick & my mom who were at St. Mary's & so near the Naval Academy (not knowing what was actually going on & what may happen). I remember picking up 4 month old Maggie from daycare & wondering what kind of messed up world did I bring my baby into. What do you remember?
Maureen
Literally the worst day of my life. I remember standing in my bathroom getting dressed and watching the TV out the bathroom door horrified. I remember wondering if I was supposed to keep my appointment with Grace's geneticist at the U of MD hospital knowing that the doctor finally had a diagnosis. I remember being terrified on my way into Baltimore and I remember feeling numb and nauseated and deep, in my soul pain all at the same time when the doctor put his hand on my knee, looked me in the eye and said "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry" after describing what lay ahead for my daughter. I remember being told the hospital going into "lock down" and thinking I couldn't leave and wanted to bust a door down and run out and go home as fast as possible. I specifically remember as if it was yesterday feelings of chaos, vulnerability, confusion, and not knowing what to concentrate on first...the condition of my country, or the condition of my child. The last 10 years have been quite a journey, but so far, it has been a victory and a journey of survival...for my country and my daughter. I'm proud to be an American and proud to be a mommy.
Michelle
IN GOD WE TRUST!! UNITED WE STAND! We Remember and thank you to all the men and women in law enforcement & firefighters that risked their lives that day and everyday. We lift up each family affected by 9/11 that PEACE replaces fear....
Scott
Despite the horrible events that occurred on this day, I choose to remember the solidarity and how this nation came together to support and celebrate our unique way life... A flag on every house, a patriotic pin on every jacket, bumper stickers in Red White and Blue.... For the first time in our lives were all AMERICANS.... I mourn the loss of that national pride....
Gemma
Today is a day to remember those almost 3000 people who perished in the World Trade Centre attacks, at the Pentagon and the crash in Shanksville, PA 10 years ago. We will never forget xxRayas I was 0n 9/11 ten years ago, I am away from my homeland. My thoughts are with everyone around the world who has had their lives forever changed because of that one terrible, terrible day.
Jennifer 9/11: Times of impact: 8:46 a.m. and 9:02 a.m. Time the burning towers stood: 56 minutes and 102 minutes. Time they took to fall: 12 seconds. 2819 dead from 115 different nations. 343 Fireman/paramedics, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority officers. **************** REPOST AND SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET 09-11-01
Laurie
A day of rememberance. Remember those whose lives were taken, their loved ones left behind, the heros that saved lived and ones that died trying, the ones who survived, and the service men and women who gave diligent efforts in helping the trapped and scared. Hug a loved one today.
Jill
Borrowed from a friend:
Lord I pray for peace in this time of heavy hearted memory. I pray for the families of our troops, police, fire fighters and the countless innocent people who lost their lives during 9/11 and in the years since that terrible day. Lord I pray for healing to those who still hurt and need your mercy. God Bless the USA!
Leslie
Good morning. I hope everyone will bow their head this morning, and have a moment of prayer, for the people lost during 9-11
AndreaProud to be an American as I watch America remember September 11th....
Susan
For the husband who told his wife I love you one last time before his plane went down in a field, for the wife who stopped in the stairs to call her husband to say I will love you forever, for the mothers & fathers who kissed their kids goodbye the morning they died, for the policemen who rushed in with the firemen to help get others out only to die themselves, for the soldiers who fought back and lost their lives. Today, tomorrow, ten years from now, we will remember ♥ God Bless ♥
Susanas I was 0n 9/11 ten years ago, I am away from my homeland. My thoughts are with everyone around the world who has had their lives forever changed because of that one terrible, terrible day.
Jennifer 9/11: Times of impact: 8:46 a.m. and 9:02 a.m. Time the burning towers stood: 56 minutes and 102 minutes. Time they took to fall: 12 seconds. 2819 dead from 115 different nations. 343 Fireman/paramedics, 23 NYPD, 37 Port Authority officers. **************** REPOST AND SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET 09-11-01
Laurie
A day of rememberance. Remember those whose lives were taken, their loved ones left behind, the heros that saved lived and ones that died trying, the ones who survived, and the service men and women who gave diligent efforts in helping the trapped and scared. Hug a loved one today.
Jill
Borrowed from a friend:
Lord I pray for peace in this time of heavy hearted memory. I pray for the families of our troops, police, fire fighters and the countless innocent people who lost their lives during 9/11 and in the years since that terrible day. Lord I pray for healing to those who still hurt and need your mercy. God Bless the USA!
Leslie
Good morning. I hope everyone will bow their head this morning, and have a moment of prayer, for the people lost during 9-11
A day of rememberance. Remember those whose lives were taken, their loved ones left behind, the heros that saved lived and ones that died trying, the ones who survived, and the service men and women who gave diligent efforts in helping the trapped and scared. Hug a loved one today.
Borrowed from a friend:
Lord I pray for peace in this time of heavy hearted memory. I pray for the families of our troops, police, fire fighters and the countless innocent people who lost their lives during 9/11 and in the years since that terrible day. Lord I pray for healing to those who still hurt and need your mercy. God Bless the USA!
Leslie
Good morning. I hope everyone will bow their head this morning, and have a moment of prayer, for the people lost during 9-11
Lord I pray for peace in this time of heavy hearted memory. I pray for the families of our troops, police, fire fighters and the countless innocent people who lost their lives during 9/11 and in the years since that terrible day. Lord I pray for healing to those who still hurt and need your mercy. God Bless the USA!
Leslie
Good morning. I hope everyone will bow their head this morning, and have a moment of prayer, for the people lost during 9-11
Good morning. I hope everyone will bow their head this morning, and have a moment of prayer, for the people lost during 9-11
Andrea
Proud to be an American as I watch America remember September 11th....
Susan
For the husband who told his wife I love you one last time before his plane went down in a field, for the wife who stopped in the stairs to call her husband to say I will love you forever, for the mothers & fathers who kissed their kids goodbye the morning they died, for the policemen who rushed in with the firemen to help get others out only to die themselves, for the soldiers who fought back and lost their lives. Today, tomorrow, ten years from now, we will remember ♥ God Bless ♥
✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ If You're Proud To Be An American Wave ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ This Flag In Honor Of The Fallen Men ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ And Women Who Served Our Country ✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who have served in the past ☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who are serving & fighting now
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰
☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ FOR OUR LOVED ONES WHO TRAGICALLY HAD THEIR LIVES RIPPED FROM OURS ON 9/11...YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND IN OUR MINDS AND WILL NEVER....NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! REST IN
PEACE! ♥ ♥ ♥
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