Just got back from viewing "The Flight That Fought Back" (Disc. channel, 9/11, 9:00pm EDT)

Discovery Channel ^

[PigRigger]

Chris -

My families prayers are with your family as the anniversary of the terrible day approaches. You are right, this is WHY WE FIGHT, and why we must never lose our resolve in seeing this through to the end.

Many families have sacrificed more then the average American due to this war. We owe them, and all those who currently carry out the mission, our support and gratitude.

I will never forget, nor will my wife and children, what has been done to our nation and what is required to overcome the hatred and evil our enemies wish to perpetrate upon us.

God Bless.

[sweet_diane]

"But mostly they saved our honor. They stood up to evil, and let the rest of us swell with pride in our fellow Americans while tears streamed down our faces."

well said

[ELS]

Chris, thank you for posting this. You and your family have my condolences and prayers. I can't make it to the walk this year due to transportation difficulties, but I intend to get there next year. I will pass your review along via e-mail to some of my friends who may miss this thread.

[ELS]

Meant to ping you in reply #103.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[chris_in_nj]

My father was a resident of Monmouth County...Manalapan Township to be exact. There were almost 800 people killed on 9/11 that were NJ residents and Monmouth, I believe, was the county with the most victims(147 killed).

The monument is being built in Atlantic Highlands which is the highest point on the eastern seaboard and has a view of NYC across Raritan Bay...beautiful.

http://monmouthcounty911memorial.com/

Thanks Coop!

Chris

[Coop]

Okay, thanks for educating me.

[debrawiest]

May the Lord bring your family peace. Praying for you.

[GOPJ]

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[Dixiekraut]

I took my in-laws from Buffalo to see the U. S. Capitol
this past Memorial Day...it was the top item on their "to do " list. It stands majestically today due to the sacrifice of yours and others.
Thank You.

[JulieRNR21]

Chris: I looked at planned Atlantic Highlands Memorial.

The symbol of the Eagle rising up from a WTC beam reminds me of this:

Isaiah 40:31
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint."

Ever since 9-22-01, I wanted to go to Shanksville to say 'thanks you' to the passengers of Flight 93.

Last October I was finally able make the pilgrimage and like others who have been there....I shall always cherish the memory of that sacred ground where they rest. It was an emotional experience that still evokes tears, gratitude and pride.

WE will always remember September 11 and honor the heroes of Flight 93.

[TChris]

Chris, may God bless and comfort you. I will be recording this program.

[BOBTHENAILER]

I am very sorry for the loss of your father, but he and the other passengers did save countless innocent lives and die as heroes. God bless them all and their grieving families, and may you have tremendous participation in your walk.

Well said. My God hold them dear and hope your walk is the best.

[Coop]

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[SnarlinCubBear]

Thanks PattiRuth. This is a MUST SEE.

[EmilyGeiger]

I'm so very sorry about your family's loss. Your dad and the other members of the flight showed great resolve and courage.

[GretchenM]

Thank you for posting this.

[barker]

Will be sure to watch this in honor of your father. Kinda hard to see the moniter right now. Looks kinda watery right now. Bless you.

[HighWheeler]

Chris, on that dark day, your dad, and all his other fellow Brave American Patriots aboard that airship, set the standards of excellence for the rest of us in the War on Terror.

They fought for their freedom and for our freedom from tyranny, and we are truly grateful. They took charge and discarded the "authority" view to submit to hijackers, and they determined that this threat needed to be met with strong, powerful, immediate and unyielding leadership, and they provided it.

Their selfless act of supreme bravery was the shining light of hope for the rest of us that day. A hope that all was not lost, that we could win if we fought back, and that our destiny was still in our hands. Your dad helped save many lives that day, and while doing so, gave all of us that glimmer of hope for the future.

[bitt]

Coop, thanks for the ping. Before I opened up FR tonight, I was unwrapping a large flag and pole I bought expressly for my own kind of memorial - I am planning to stand on the town green and wave that flag all alone.

Maybe the people driving by will not automatically think "boy, look at that nut", but wish they could pull over and join me.

I knew people killed that day in the towers and others who just happened not to be there. I know one survivor who made it down the stairs. I wish I could have been there myself to help. I will never forget, and like you all, never forgive.