The Real Story of Flight 93

NEWSWEEK ^ | 112601 | By Karen Breslau, Eleanor Clift and Evan Thomas

[InvisibleChurch]

Dec. 3 issue

[FallGuy]

Thanks for the ping Cob. You got me in tears again reading this about Flight 93.

[Swede Girl]

No words can express the grief we all feel for these poor souls. No words.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

A bump for an American tale of courage under fire.

[RonDog]

Have you ever read the book A Shepard Looks at the Twenty Third Psalm?
It's an older book and I recommend it if you can find a copy.

See the website of the publisher, Zondervan Books (just in time for Christmas):

Synopsis
This timeless classic describes a shepherd's view of the love Jesus the Shepherd has for his flock. From the firsthand experiences of one who has developed and managed sheep ranches, this is an inspirational and refreshing look at one of the best-loved portions of Scripture.

Description
More than a quarter-century and 1.5 million copies since it was first published, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 continues to inspire and encourage with its now-classic insights into the heart of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Drawing on what he learned during his own years as a shepherd, Phillip Keller leads and prods the reader to the green pastures of discovery and the cool waters of fulfillment hidden in the "Shepherd Psalm." Pleasure and enlightenment await those willing to follow his careful leading. Page by page, Keller reveals new facets of the Shepherd of Psalm 23 and his untiring expression of Christ's love for those who trust in him as their guide, protector, source of provision, and faithful keeper.

Experience Psalm 23 in a new way. See with the Shepherd's eyes, touch with his hands, and feel with his heart through this intimate look into the person of our Lord, the Great Shepherd. . .and ourselves, the "sheep of his pasture."

Born in East Africa, Phillip Keller has always loved wildlife and the outdoors. He trained as an agrologist at the University of Toronto (Canada) and subsequently spent many years in agricultural research, land management, and ranch development in British Columbia. Later, he pursued ecological studies in East Africa, which led to new careers in conservation, wildlife photography, and journalism. Keller's journalistic and photographic assignments have since taken him around the world.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"You got me in tears again reading this about Flight 93."

The same thing with me FallGuy.
Those responsible for this, WTC and the Pentagon WILL pay the price!
And I Vow I Will Never Forget!

[lonevoice]

"By the way, you can send an email message to the military via patriciaruth by sending her a private reply from the thread. I wrote a generic email which will be sent with others to our military in a printout that patricia ruth is putting together. Thanks."

I haven't been around FR very long, which may be why I got a little lost with this message. Can you help? Where is the thread with patricia ruth?

I haven't read A Shepard Looks at the Twenty Third Psalm, but I'll look for it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[FallGuy]

Hey they buddy, good to see you. I won't ever forget either. I saw a plane over our house today and was just standing their imagining the feeling of sitting at a desk in the WTC tower and seeing that big monster of a plane coming at the window.

I told SB I can think of several on here at FR I would want to fly with me and we would have reacted just as Todd did, you were right there with me Tonkin, we will never forget.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thank you for the ping. Great article from Newsweek (happy surprise). One of the heroic crew, Cee Cee Lyles, came from here in SW Florida. She used to work for the police dept. and would never take any guff without putting up a fight, according to her husband, an officer himself. She left behind a heartbroken teenaged son, husband and many friends. What an amazing group of talented and courageous strangers who came together to form a team that inspired a nation and saved many other lives. Awesome and humbling.

Extra ping for your post #144. (^:

[strictlyaminorleaguer]

Make that three of us. I am convinced the heroes of Flight 93 saved my life that horrible morning. This is a marvelous article; thanks to InvisibleChurch for posting it.

[RonDog]

I haven't been around FR very long, which may be why I got a little lost with this message. Can you help? Where is the thread with patricia ruth?

Welcome, lonevoice! As we say around here, you are NOT alone!

Click on Latest Articles at the bottom of this (or any) thread.
Then type from:patriciaruth in the Search window at the top.
(Or just CLICK HERE, and I will do it FOR you!)

The thread that you want is:
Holiday FReepmail Messages for our Troops Needed!
Posted on 11/25/01 2:16 PM Pacific by patriciaruth

[freekitty]

"In the face of such bravery,I have to ask myself,do I have it in me?" <>Pardon me, through my tears. cardinal4, in answer to your question, yes you do. We all do. We are Americans, and we love our families and our country. Nothing more and nothing less. God Bless those wonderful souls on Flight 93. They have made Americans all heros.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I told SB I can think of several on here at FR I would want to fly with me and we would have reacted just as Todd did, you were right there with me Tonkin, we will never forget."

FallGuy,Snow Bunny,LadyX,COB1 and me.
Now that would be a team that not even Satan could beat!
Of course after Snow Bunny wrote the thread, FReepers Beat Satan, I would have to ping everyone about it. LOL

The 4 of you in particular are 4 I would take a bullet for anyday of the week.
There are many, many, many others on Free Republic I would do that for,
but each one of you has earned a place in my heart.

[COB1]

"You got me in tears again reading this about Flight 93."

Yeah, I know the feeling.
About the time the swelling goes down in my eyes, I read something else that starts the tears again.
These turban headed turkeys seriously misjudged the resolve and the temperment of the American people.
We will NOT let the memory of these brave people die!

[goldilucky]

"WE CAN TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!!!"

Yeah, but it's gonna take a shaking up of the American people who are asleep to get this country back. It might take another earthquake to do that though.

[lonevoice]

Thank you! :o)

And thank you for the welcome, too.

[LadyX]

"FallGuy,Snow Bunny,LadyX,COB1 and me."

Taking Roll Call for our Squad, Tonkin?!!
We'd go to the ends of the earth with you anytime, under any conditions...

Signed,
the only Marine veteran here who can give you smooches! LOL

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Thanks for the flag..... this story breaks my heart..... so many people lost someone but seeing a young Mother and her babies without their Father just really gets to me.....

[RonDog]

Thank you! :o)

And thank you for the welcome, too.

De nada. ;)

See also:
NEWCOMERS: Welcome Center and Information Desk
Author: Alamo-Girl and Various FR Posters
Posted on 10/7/01 7:26 AM Pacific by tomkat

[InvisibleChurch]

It's OK. Sometimes there isn't anything to say.

[Humidston]

A Must read for everyone...especially the apologists....and the Blame America First crowd.

Ironic twist... The other day when we were FReeping this very crowd, one flower child spotted a FReeper sign saying, "LET'S ROLL" and she walked over smiling that vacant smile of a simpleton. She stopped and asked the meaning of the term, "Let's roll," whereupon we patiently explained how Todd Beamer called it out as they rushed the terrorists on Flight 93 - just before their deaths.

You could see that simpleton smile waver and vanish as she realized what a stupid moronic question she'd asked... Priceless.