Posted on 09/30/2001 10:20:14 PM PDT by Jewels1091
THE wife of suicide jet hero Todd Beamer told last night how President Bush wept as he comforted her with a hug. Lisa Beamer, whose husband died leading a gallant passenger fightback, had a poignant White House meeting with Mr Bush and his wife Laura last week. The president’s emotion overflowed as he paid tribute to Todd and the others who gave their lives to foil a hijackers’ attack on Washington. Pregnant mum-of-two Lisa, 32, said: “We shook hands at first. But then he hugged me and his wife did too. “His eyes filled up with tears a couple of times during the meeting — and they weren’t crocodile tears. “I know the President feels our pain. There was no hint of authority in his voice. He was just a man who cares. “It wasn’t like to talking to the world’s most powerful man, it was like talking to a friend or a neighbour.” Poignant ... widow Lisa meets President Bush But the president’s gentle words were followed by a steely pledge — to hunt down the terror bosses responsible for about 6,000 deaths. Blonde Lisa said: “The president just wanted to say thank you. “He thanked us for Todd’s actions and for our courage since it happened. “Mr Bush said it had given great encouragement to the nation. “He told me Todd and the other guys who fought back saved many more lives on the ground.” Computer executive Todd, 32, was held at knifepoint when fanatical hijackers took control of United Airlines flight 93 shortly after it took off from Newark bound for San Francisco. The maniacs killed a passenger and injured both pilots — but 6ft tall fitness fan Todd gathered a beefy gang of passengers to hit back. Their struggle ended with the plane crashing into open land in Pennsylvania, killing all on board. But they prevented it reaching its target, believed to have been the White House or Capitol building. The story of the mid-air battle unfolded after sales executive Todd called a mobile phone operator and asked her to pass on his love to his family. His now famous last words, heard over the open mobile line, were: “Are you guys ready? Let’s roll.” Brave Lisa smiled as she told how Todd would say “Let’s roll” as he gathered sons David, three, and Drew, one, for family outings. Lisa, from leafy Cranbury, New Jersey, then recalled: "September 11 started out as an ordinary day. Todd had a meeting in San Francisco and was getting the 8am flight. “He got dressed quietly to avoid waking me or the kids. "It was usually his habit to give me a little kiss on the forehead if he left when I was asleep and I’m sure that’s how he would have said goodbye.
I hadn't heard about Todd being held at knifepoint till I read this. It makes his later actions all the more wonderful.
The man who died from being knifed almost certainly was killed because he tried to resist the hijackers early on, on his own. In some ways, I suspect he was a major catalyst for the others who rushed the hijackers -- this act revealed what was in the hijackers' hearts, combined with news of the fate of the first three flights, this had to be why one of the men said to his wife, "We can't wait for the authorities."
God bless their memories, and all who loved them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA !
NOW LET'S ROLL !
Isn't it amazing (a la the vote protest in Florida) that when righteous, no-nonsense Patriots tell the leftist scum off, they run and hide like rats.
If I were you I'd make a personal call on the local Bishop or Cardinal and have the little Nazi-father excommunicated.
It must be against church doctrine to praise mass-murder.
prambo
It shows up on my monitor - are you not able to see it? I download bitmap photos all the time.
Can anyone else see it?
I will change it to a jpg or gif file but I would like to know the answers to the questions, above.
This article should be placed in the hands of teachers to be incorporated into their lessons - for higher grades, at least.
We who grew up in an era steeped with thousands of such stories during WWII and Korea and beyond take for granted these images.
Too many children today are filled mostly with those from television screens of violence and horror and sex - and those of designer clothing and Pokemon and computer games and Harry Potter.
They need inspiration infused into their minds, and encouragement to reach higher...
We, Nam era vets know all too well what can happen if these vile Anti American Left Wingers get their way on the streets, in our schools and in our Churches! Thanks to them we lost the war in Nam, and then the really bad people, the commies slaughtered people throughout Nam and neighboring countries!
One day I will post how we in the military went from heros after the Cuban Crisis to the hated in 5 years thanks to Fonda, Ramsey Clark and those who blame/hate America first!
However, in an official church mass/service, I/we have reservations to doing what I did! However, as we are burying the victims of the mass murderers, I could not tolerate this scumbag's attack on Americans and blame us for the vile actions resulting from those who ordered the mass murders!
At first, I was just going let it ride past, and let my actions be a warning to those who would condemn America for the cowardly mass murder ordered by some of the richest people on this earth. I have decided that I will move on this in a proper and respectful manner!
She's stronger than I'll ever hope to be, because I'll tell you every time I read her story, and about her being pregnant with two sons already, it rips my heart out.
God bless and keep this family. She's one courageous faithful woman. What a fine example the Lord has set before us.
May the Beamers never be forgotten. Never. A finer example of proud Americans and devoted Christians couldn't possibly be found. Many may be on equal footing, and it wouldn't surprise me, but none could surpass them. My prayers will be with them. Now and forever.
May Yeshua bless them all, and hold them close to His heart, while sending angels to watch over them. Amen.
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