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What a day of contrast in America. In New York Harbor sits the latest warship of the US Navy, whose bow contains tons of steel that once supported the World Trade Center towers, the USS New York. In Washington, DC Speaker Nancy Pelosi intends to ram through the House a 2,000 page bill which will rob Americans of their freedom, giving the Federal government unprecedented control over the lives of every American. The warship will be commissioned today, in the name of the American people, to defend their freedom. The Speaker will try to enslave those same people. Make no...

He gave a Grand Rounds presentation. . . You take turns giving a lecture on, you know, the correct treatment of schizophrenia, the right drugs to prescribe for personality disorder, you know, that sort of thing. But instead of giving an academic paper, he gave a lecture on the Koran, and they said it didn’t seem to be just an informational lecture, but it seemed to be his own beliefs. That’s what a lot of people thought. He talked about how if you’re a nonbeliever the Koran says you should have your head cut off, you should have oil poured...

7 AM - Meet at World Financial Center Plaza (if you want to meet up, please freepmail me) 8 AM - 21 Gun Salute SALUTE TO NEW YORK CITY AND NEW YORK STATE... At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the yet-to-be commissioned ship will come to a halt in the Hudson River. There, opposite the former World Trade Center site, USS NEW YORK (LPD-21) will dip her colors, fire a 21-gun salute to the people of her namesake city and state, and proceed to Pier 88 to be formally inducted into the Fleet five days later at a...

  2009 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial International Association of Fire Fighters honors those who have fallen in the line of duty. No Greater Love... Indebted Never Forget

It was surreal to step onto the stage and to feel the unity, energy, and absolute commitment to this nation on the National Mall yesterday in Washington DC. It was even more surreal to know that all who were there had come from every different corner of life imaginable in the United States. Nonetheless, we were honored to join Parcbench, the National Tea Parties, and every patriot who stood up on 9.12 for the future of America:

TOPSFIELD (WBZ) Students at Mascanomet High School place flags to honor the victims of September 11 Mascanomet High School senior Olivia O'Malley wants to make sure nobody ever forgets what happened on September 11, 2001. Armed with a box of American flags, she began her mission on Thursday to plant a flag for each person who lost their life 8 years ago. "We can never forget it started as an ordinary day." Olivia has been planting flags on the lawn at Mascanomet High School each year as a reminder. She says her mission began three years ago when, on the...

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Eight years ago today, our homeland was attacked by fanatical Muslims inspired by Saudi Arabian bigotry. Three thousand American citizens and residents died. We resolved that we, the People, would never forget. Then we forgot. We've learned nothing. Instead of cracking down on Islamist extremism, we've excused it. Instead of killing terrorists, we free them. Instead of relentlessly hunting Islamist madmen, we seek to appease them. Instead of acknowledging that radical Islam is the problem, we elected a president who blames America, whose idea of freedom is the right for women to suffer in silence behind a veil -- and...

Seeing none from this year, I would like us to share our memories of 9/11. Like Kennedy's assassination or Pearl Harbor, few can ever forget where they were on that dreadful day. Please share your memory of 9/11, where you were, and also tell us in a few sentences how it changed you.

List of those lost on 9/11/01Bush's 9/11 speech Transscript of Bush's 9/20/01 speech (From American Rhetoric "Mr. Speaker, Mr. President Pro Tempore, members of Congress, and fellow Americans: In the normal course of events, Presidents come to this chamber to report on the state of the Union. Tonight, no such report is needed. It has already been delivered by the American people. We have seen it in the courage of passengers, who rushed terrorists to save others on the ground -- passengers like an exceptional man named Todd Beamer. And would you please help me to welcome his wife, Lisa...

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~ ~ Remembering 9.11.2001 ~ We Will Never Forget ~ Canteen Mission Statement Showing support and boosting the morale ofour military and our allies' militaryand family members of the above.Honoring those who have served before. John Phillip Sousa ~ Star Spangled Banner John Wayne ~ America, Why I Love Her John Phillip Sousa ~ Stars & Stripes Forever Toby Keith ~ Courtesy of The Red, White, & Blue (Angry American) Bobby Bare ~ God Bless America Again Charlie Daniels ~ My Beautiful America John Phillip Sousa ~ Armed Forces Medley John Wayne ~ Face...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A museum dedicated to the September 11 attacks will play "martyrdom" videos made by the hijackers but testimonials by the public would be screened to prevent sympathizers from praising the perpetrators, museum officials said. Previous attempts to put into context the motivation of the September 11 hijackers have been met with emotional public opposition, with politicians canceling plans for an "International Freedom Center" in 2005. But the president of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum said videos made by some of the 19 hijackers in preparation for their suicide missions make up part of the...

http://www.gunstuff.com/america-attacked.html I watch this video often. Each time I watch it, I cry. It brings me right back to that awful day, a day I will NEVER forget. I just wanted to share it with my fellow FReepers and hope you pass it along.

http://www.legacy.com/BALTIMORESUN/Soldier/Home.aspx TapsWe will never forget, and are eternally grateful, those who put their lives on the line on a daily basis to make sure events like 9/11 never happen again. We will always remember those who never came back. May God Bless them, their families, and may God Bless America.

President Obama, you cannot change what happened on 9/11 by calling it something else. You cannot erase this history. Terrorists caused 9/11, you cannot change that. You cannot change the fact that Americans are independent thinkers for the most part. You can try to divide us, black and white, rich and poor, freedom and chains, but you will never get it done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KonFRhqbj2I Very hard to watch.

President Obama has decided to change the significance of September 11, 2001. It will no longer be a day of fear, which he feels gives an advantage to the national-security conscious Republican Party. Now it will be a day dedicated to something more befitting the Kumbaya Democrat Party. He signed into law on April 21 "The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act" designating a "September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance."

We must fight to clear scum off of this earth who do these actions. Obama would rather play nice with them.

"Lets Roll" United Flight 93 hero website

The firefighters who gave their lives on 9/11, so others could live. Firefighters lost on 9/11 We will never forget their bravery and sacrifice. May God continue to look over their families.

"Tonight, we are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom. Our grief has turned to anger and anger to resolution. Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done. " President George W. Bush, September 20th, 2001 How our nation, and its leaders have forgotten.

Always Remember. Never Forgotten.

We have two weeks and counting to get the > word out all across this great land and into every community in > the United States of America. > > If you forward this email to least 11 people and each of those > people do the same ... you get the idea. > > THE PROGRAM: > > On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be > displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in > the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to > display an American flag on this > eighth...

We will never forget. If we do, history is doomed to repeat itself.

I pledge allegiance to the flag, Of the United States of America And to the Republic For which it stands One nation UNDER GOD Indivisible with Liberty And Justice for All We will never forget the people lost on that day, and the troops who gave all before and since that horrible day. God Bless America.

Five fallen U.S. sailors from what has been described as America's first war on terrorism lie in a crumbling cemetery in Libya, their graves identified only by their heroism on a night more than 200 years ago. They represent a lingering legacy of the Intrepid -- a small ship used in a daring raid in 1804 to destroy the captured American frigate Philadelphia anchored in Tripoli Harbor, denying the enemy use of the former U.S. warship. Much the same tactic was attempted six months later when the Intrepid sailed into the same harbor, packed with gunpowder for use as a...

Heather Golczynski and her 8-year-old son Christian hold tightly to the memory of Marine Staff Sgt. Marc Golczynski. Choking back tears, Christian Golczynski accepted the flag from his father's casket. Photographer Aaron Thompson described this moment as "the most emotionally moving event I may have ever witnessed and may ever witness in my life." *snip* Just days before he left for his second tour, Marc sent a letter to his family that would be his epitaph. "Due to our deep desire to finish the job we started, we fight and sometimes die so that our families don't have to....

"Let's be very honest about what this is about. It's not about bashing democrats, it's not about taxes, they have no idea what the Boston Tea Party was about. They don't know their history at all. This is about hating a black man in the White House. This is racism straight up. That is nothing but a bunch of tea-bagging rednecks. And there is no way around that... They are now dependent upon immigrant bashing, and hating the black guy in the White House. Will people act on that? It's not new, but Fox doesn't mind fomenting it. Michelle Bachman...

BUFFALO, N.Y. - A suburban Buffalo man who founded a cable TV station to promote better understanding of Muslims in the U.S. has been arrested on charges he beheaded his wife. Orchard Park police arrested Muzzammil Hassan, 44, on Thursday for investigation of second-degree murder, The Buffalo News reported. Police identified the victim as Aasiya Z. Hassan, 37. Her body was found at his business, Bridges TV.

No, I do not believe any of my fellow FReepers have forgotten (except you trolls, of course). I just wanted to post this video, as barry hussein, seems to be "sleeping with the enemy" and promising unconditional talks with these animals. These are "people" who want us dead, wiped off the face of the earth, along with Israel. Imagine if Gore was President when 9/11 hit? I highly doubt we would be here posting on FR, well maybe some of us, but not a whole lot. I hope you pass this along. http://www.gunstuff.com/america-attacked.html

The President-Elect's intention to shift the focus of the fight against terrorism to Afghanistan has been bolstered by Robert Gates agreement to stay on as Defence Secretary. Mr Gates is a strong believer in an Afghan surge, which would not only put thousands more boots on the ground but involve negotiations with malleable branches of the Taliban. It would also aim to boost co-operation with Iran and Pakistan where some elements have supported the anti-Western insurgency. The need for more US troops in addition to the 32,000 already serving, has been accelerated by the Afghan presidential election in September 2009,...

Sunken ships loosen bitter lips. The failed McCain campaign, for all its high-minded talk of honor, duty and courage, is now teeming with unscrupulous gossipmongers. Seems the dishy staffers forgot to crack open their copies of Sen. McCain's bestseller, "Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember." Rest assured: Their cowardly character assassination of Sarah Palin won't be forgotten.The finks turned to Newsweek and Fox News to spread petty rumors about Palin's intellect and character. The magazine peddled anecdotes from sources horrified that Palin greeted top advisers at her hotel room -- gasp!...

Beirut blast still resounds Suicide bomber killed 241 American troops 25 years ago in barracks By Steve Liewer UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER October 23, 2008 In the green expanse of Arlington National Cemetery's Section 59, a Lebanese cedar tree grows near the final resting place of some of the first Americans to shed blood in the fight against Middle East terrorism. Twenty-five years ago today, a suicide bomber steered a truck loaded with the equivalent of six tons of TNT down the airport road in Beirut, Lebanon. He plowed into the four-story barracks where more than 300 U.S. troops from a...

Seven years ago today the world watched in horror as one of the worst terrorist outrages imaginable was played out in front of our eyes on television. The images will never be forgotten, and nor should the extraordinary unity of opinion that they provoked. Many who had been critical of America's foreign policy or who were sceptical about the threat posed by Islamist fanatics had to accept that their murderous intent knew no bounds. There was a resurgent faith in the value of democracy, liberty and enlightened religion that the west epitomised. Seven years on, and not least because of...

Lauren Manning’s handshake is strong, almost bionic. You might think it was a byproduct of decades of playing tennis and golf. But her grip has been painfully relearned, and bolstered with more titanium pins than she cares to count. On a hot summer day, she wore flirtatiously high-heeled sandals, creased white trousers and a long-sleeved blue blouse, leaving only feet and hands exposed. So much of her skin is still stippled with scars. “My tattoos,” she said with a rueful smile, as though they were an indelible remnant of a carefree youth. Only in her case, she noted, they cannot...

ARLINGTON, VA -- Today, John McCain and Barack Obama issued the following statement on coming together to mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: "On September 11, 2008, we will join together to mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero. "All of us came together on 9/11 -- not as Democrats or Republicans -- but as Americans. In smoke-filled corridors and on the steps of the Capitol; at blood banks and at vigils -- we were united as one American family. On Thursday, we will put aside politics and come together to renew that unity,...

Today the Navy christens the USS New York, an amphibious transport dock ship sporting a bow-stern forged from over 7 tons of steel salvaged from ground zero. The ship, which is now 70% complete and is the fifth of the NY pedigree, is 684 feet long and engineered to transport landing forces of up to 800 in amphibious warfare operations of the US Marine Corps.  Troops so deployed will surely feel the steel of the Twin Towers -- which couldn't have found a better second home -- beneath their boots as they disembark to defend our nation. And, as they...

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2008 – On what was described as a “fine Navy, Marine Corps day,” in New Orleans, Defense Department officials, servicemembers and distinguished guests gathered today to christen a tangible symbol of America’s mettle. “This is a special day for a magnificent ship that has a special place in the heart of every American,” Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England said during the christening ceremony for USS New York. Everyone in the country, he said, has felt a special connection with New York since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “On the day the towers fell, all Americans...

Endure the ad.. Warms the heart. A ship made from the ruins of the World Trade Center......

A new U.S. Navy ship to be christened Saturday was built partly using steel from the 9/11 ruins of the World Trade Center. The company says on its Web site that the bow-stem of the ship, the seventh to be named "New York," includes 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center.

AMVETS National Commander John P. "J.P." Brown III announced today that AMVETS is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of those responsible for the Sept. 7, 2007 vandalism of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. According to the National Park Service, an unidentified substance stained 14 of the memorial's 140 panels. For more information, visit the AMVETS website.

Wedding Band From 9/11 Victim Brings Back Lost Spirit By SEAN KIRST   Mark Morabito, who lost his wife on Sept. 11, received her wedding ring back recently. It was found with some of her remains at the site of the crash last month. (Photo by Stephen D. Cannerelli)     SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Mark Morabito does not separate the original meaning of his wife's wedding ring from the way that it was lost. He accepts it all, joy and sorrow, whenever the ring bumps against his chest.Fourteen years ago he bought the ring from a friend, a diamond broker...

Security: Newly released books and films show a growing pop-culture bias against U.S. counterterror efforts. It's another sign the pendulum is swinging back to a 9/10 state of mind. Six years ago we were united as a nation against a common enemy — 300 million Americans resolved to defeat Islamic extremists. Even Hollywood was on board. But as the nightmare that befell our nation dims, we have turned our anger inward. Now the enemy is portrayed in pop culture as the government, the military and law enforcement — the very forces aligned to protect us from the Islamist enemy. The...

We've reached that anniversary of the worst terror attacks in our history when some Americans are starting to feel distant from the event and no longer overly interested in marking its importance. Six years with no attacks on our soil has helped some forget the horror of that day. A suggestion has been made that some have gotten Sept. 11 "fatigue." A Massachusetts nurse was quoted as saying: "I may sound callous, but doesn't grieving have a shelf life? We're very sorry and mournful that people died, but there are living people. Let's wind it down." Let's not. While marking...

Six years ago, I turned on my television and saw the sickening image of an airplane flying directly into the south tower of the World Trade Center. I did not know that at precisely that moment, somewhere in the skies over the Ohio-Kentucky border, my brother was fighting for his life in the cockpit of his commercial airliner. It would be another 35 minutes before his plane crashed into the Pentagon's west side. Though the term "9/11 family member" had not yet become part of the Sept. 11 lexicon, my first thought upon seeing the plane turn and slam into...

If you go to the link and scroll down to almost the bottom of the page, you'll find a link called "Remeber the Blood of Heroes" It's a moving, emotional video that is a must see for every red-blooded American. It lays out the reasons we must never forget what happened...and it shows just what the anti-Americans who cheered for the attacks are cheering for. And be sure to click on where it says to after the tribute is finished; it contains a stirring speech that speaks volumes about why we're at war and why we must win this war.

Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!   For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.   Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!     ~ Hall of Heroes ~General Raymond DavisInfo and photos from this website.             General Raymond G. Davis, who earned the Medal of Honor in Korea in 1950, retired from active duty March 31, 1972, after more than 33 years on active duty. His last assignment was as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from...

This is the best footage I have ever seen of the World Trade Center attacks.