A Swede reacts to: BOATLIFT - An Untold Tale of 9 / 11 Resilience

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#boatlift #reaction

[@Reckyj]

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[@walkofnails2923]

We are like siblings here. In the USA, we will argue and yell and get angry with each other about almost anything. However, if someone from the outside comes in and tries to hurt us, we will stand together and fight every time. This is our house

[@elizabethe6459]

I say this all the time!! We can fight amongst each other, but NOBODY from the outside better DARE attack any of us, we WILL stand with our people!!!!

[@hasicazulatv2078]

Sadly a lot of american muslims were actually assaulted after these attacks.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

There are countless unsung heroes from 911. These guys evacuated 500,000 people in 9 hours. Those blessed firemen and policemen that gave their lives in the towers. Hundreds of construction workers that dug through the rubble and had terrible diseases from breathing the smoke. The passengers that brought down the plane in a field rather than letting it hit a building, knowing full well they would die. There are so many others…. 911 showed the worst or humanity and the best all at the same time. I was heartbroken for my country that day, but also very proud. Thank you for reacting to this one❤️

[@gamester512]

When things are at their worst, that's when we are at our best.

[@Naxela135]

being a NY native and someone who's lost an uncle who was a firefighter on 9/11, thank you for checking out this story.

[@bobbyecrockett1710]

This is so hard to watch. One of our best friends was in the first tower and his office was a direct hit. He was on call to London and the London office said Gary was in mid sentence and then nothing. God bless these boat rescuers and all who helped that day. We lost Gary, but thank God for the brave who saved others. May God always bless America.❤️💙🇺🇸🙏

[@bigschmill294]

I'm sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace

[@lauren3224]

🫂

[@gk5891]

The Ports amd Marinas on the Jersey side fueled all those boats without paynent with no idea if they would be compensated. The smaller operations chose to do so knowing that it could have meant the failure of their business if they were never compensated.

[@elizabethe6459]

Did they get paid? Americans will step up when the chips are down!!! Can’t ever count us out!!!

[@gk5891]

@@elizabethe6459 Yes, they were eventually compensated. I have been told at least some of the major fuel suppliers offered to credit that much fuel to their account until such time as that happened. (Government can move slowly).

[@user-hl4hm7nz6p]

Thank you, sir. There were so many people from so many backgrounds and countries involved in the loss. It wasn't just an American attack. The fact that so many countries felt as we were a single nation was just beyond supportive, beautiful, and amazing.

[@oliviarose5030]

One of the more raw reactions videos I’ve come across, wearing your heart on your sleeve and allowing yourself to be emotional. Thank you.

[@victorramsey5575]

Boaters and bikers are the 2 types of people you can always count on for help. It isnt the vehicle that is the hero, its the spirit of the person operating that vehicle. Never judge a book by its cover.

[@VerchielxKanda]

That "report together valiantly" gets me every time.

[@nancyankrom3803]

I knew you would really appreciate this untold story. The resilience shown from everyday people that day is what is Great about humanity. Thanks for your reaction and your words about how this day was viewed from your point of view. Here is another untold story from that day. It’s called : On 9/11 This Canadian Town welcomed stranded passengers.

[@Yawnzee_]

I remember when I watched this story its amazing. A must watch! Great Recommendation👍

[@Reckyj]

I sure did. I don´t understand why this is not like... PUBLIC. I never heard of it.

[@nancyankrom3803]

@@Reckyj I think it’s not Pibloc knowledge or widely known because so much was going on during that time frame that many stories like the Boatlift and the other one I mentioned about the stranded passengers in Canada just got lost with all the news about the recovery efforts on ground zero.

[@camillep3631]

This is the story that really blows me away, the town of Gander and what they did, I watch it once a year on the anniversary, the Boat lift one, too

[@katheryns1219]

Not many of us outside the NY area would know about the boatlift without this documentary!

[@terrygaudio1053]

You might also like the video Operation Yellow Ribbon, a video made for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, detailing the story of how the small Canadian town of Gander Newfoundland (pop 10,000) took in 7000 plane passengers after US airspace was closed on 9/11. The story was turned into a Tony Award winning Broadway musical called Come From Away.

[@corinnem.239]

When the US Coast Guard calls for help, anyone who can DOES. Prisoners in jails wanted to help, Towns across state lines sent first responders, businesses took in dust covered people. A doctor's Conference across the river in New Jersey volunteered to treat people. Doctors & nurses in New York City reported to their hospitals on their days off, Off duty Police & Firefighters reported in for work that day. Towns covered each other with Fire & Police and sent the extra up to the city. Roads leading to NY were turned one way fir emergency vehicles. Hospitals across states waited for victims that never came😣. We were just so relieved when all planes were down and our NATO allies patrolled our skies for a week or more.

[@ESUSAMEX]

Thanks for the reaction. I am a native New Yorker who was living outside the US on 9/11. I was unable to contact anyone for hours. Finally, a family member called me and told me we had lost a relative in the first tower that fell. It took me 9 days to return to the US because all airspace was closed to air traffic. I never knew about this boatlift until I started watching videos about 9/11 on KZbin.

[@Yawnzee_]

So glad you reacted to this one sadly it's not as known as it should be it's amazing to see when the chips are down we do come together, when things are at their worst mankind is at its best, these men are heroes God bless them and God bless the USA!

[@Reckyj]

Loved it! And i had no clue that this happened. Recky just got educated!

[@Yawnzee_]

@@Reckyj all your reactions are so sincere I really enjoy watching your vids can't wait for more. Also happy Easter Reckyj!

[@nancyankrom3803]

@@Reckyj - Happy Easter

[@Reckyj]

@@nancyankrom3803 Happy Easter Nancy!

[@Reckyj]

@@Yawnzee_ Wow dude! Thank you for the nice words. It warms my heart. =)

[@mystic37]

I remember 9/11 like it was yesterday and everything about it, people from all across the world showed us we were not alone and I will never forget it as long as I live. Thank you.

[@sheliaspringer7389]

I am a new subscriber. I just watched your reaction to the attack on New York on 9-11, how the boats descended on Manhattan. On the same line, you should check into FLIGHT 93. Regular passengers on this flight, who were unaware of what was happening to America, heard from someone who had called his wife that America was under attack. As they looked around the plane they soon realized that their plane was headed in the wrong direction! Realizing that the plane was heading to Washington, D.C., several of the passengers got together and decided to try to take down the people who were obviously the terrorist! Knowing if the plane made it to Washington, it would either fly into THE WHITE HOUSE or THE CAPITOL BUILDING itself, these brave men tried with all of their might to take the terrorist over! Sadly, the terrorist got into the cockpit of the plane and tried to make the pilots fly to Washington. THEY REFUSED! Upon learning what the terrorist were going to do, the Pilots crashed the plane in Pennsylvania! All of the passengers had voted to die, rather than killing MANY PEOPLE! This was FLIGHT 93! They showed extreme bravery on that horrible day! Actually there were 5 planes set to attack America! Another one did hit the Pentagon! What bravery was shown on that horrible day! There is a movie titled Flight 93. It is excellent! Thank you for your wonderful reactions!

[@Reckyj]

Thank you for the suggestions and the kind words. We need that in our world!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

As a 3rd generation New Yorker, thank you. Thank you for empathizing and thank you for reacting to this. It doesn’t get enough attention and it’s a story of that day that should be told, over and over again. It perfectly portrays NYers and all Americans bravery, courage and resilience. When the going gets tough, the tough rolls up their sleeves and gets going. That’s what we do as NYers. We may not be chatty and polite but we do care when it matters most. That you can bet on ♥️💪

[@xavierwarchol2570]

Thank you for reacting to this, my family lost friends in the plane that hit the second tower so I always appreciate when someone learns more about what happened on 9/11

[@paulamoya7956]

I loved this reaction. I cry every time I see this video. Makes me proud of my fellow Americans who came together for the good of all that day . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Reckyj]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blake7587]

Since you just reacted to this the perfect follow up would be a reaction to the video titled: “The Night Bin Laden Was Killed”. It’s an amazing story. It’s not about the operation of his being killed but rather the reaction in America upon hearing that justice had been served after 10+ years.

[@Reckyj]

I havent seen that one! I´ll check it out!

[@nancym7844]

This video gave me chills from the get go. This is just one reason when I hear/read the phrase: "Faith in Humanity Restored." I always think "Faith in Humanity Confirmed."

[@Reckyj]

I do have faith in humanity, why? Because the good are stronger then the bad.

[@chrismorin1318]

All these years later and I still feel like I've been gut punched when I see those towers and the smoke billowing from them before they came down. I get tears just rolling down my face and many times I'm not even aware when they start. Thank you for caring so much! You are one of the few reactors that i follow faithfully. ❤

[@manxkin]

21 years tomorrow. I’m crying again watching this today. I will never ever forget this day.

[@realbser1956]

Wonderful, heartfelt reaction Recky. I’d known about this since that horrible day since it was on the local news here in the NY Metro area. All those private and commercial boat captains should be awarded some type of medal but I think most would not want one. They were just following their instincts to be good citizens. ❤️🙏👍

[@Reckyj]

I’m kinda irritated that this wasn’t “common” like I’m sure that 90% of the Swedes never heard this story.. and that’s sad. The heroism and then being so humble about it. Breaks my heart, but at the same time… strengthen my faith in humanity

[@richardjordan6104]

I am an American that wants to thank you, a Swede, for a wonderful heartfelt reaction. Thank you.

[@Reckyj]

My pleasure

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

The reason all of these people were heroes were because at the time this was all happening we didn’t know if there were going to be more attacks so going to help was a definite risk. And like the ferryman said he didn’t know if there could be people getting on his ferry with bombs. There was just so much unknown of who was attacking us and if there were going to be more at that time. Lots of heroes that day from the firefighters, police, individual volunteers, people on the plane that took down the plane knowing they would die but wanting to keep the terrorists from their destination, the people doing the boat lift, those who helped the wounded and scared, the guys who dug through all the debris in the aftermath to look for people and then the cleanup, it just goes on and on. Heroes every one.

[@buddasquirrel]

This story hit me right in the heart. I feel so good after watching this. Wonderful reaction, thank you.

[@Reckyj]

Thank you Buddha! I’m glad you enjoy what I do. Still.

[@BreakerInc]

I love this story, these people didn't get near enough credit. And this, even though it was a long time ago.. It still makes me believe we have a chance. And as an American, I want to thank you for standing.. and mourning, with us. It means a great deal.

[@shotgunbettygaming]

I remember watching the live news feeds and seeing the silent waters, chewing on my nails as I rocked back and forth staring at the screen from the desert of Las Vegas, knowing all those people were trapped on the island. It was sickening. Why wasn't anyone helping? It was obvious what should be done and no one was doing it! And then I saw a handful of boats streaming across the water, smaller ones going balls to the wall straight for the island, the kind that looked like personal watercraft and maybe a tourist boat.....my heart leapt. I KNEW people were coming! Then within what felt like 2 minutes the water was littered with boats putting the pedal to the metal and I wept. When I stumbled onto this video a few years back, it brought tears to my eyes. I had never heard about it and was so happy that moment I remember so vividly was told. At the time I thought, no one will ever give you credit for what you are doing, but I see you. I see you. Even as a witness to this very story, I did knot know the numbers involved nor the story of how it unfolded. I am grateful this mini doc exists and I am grateful for every person in it. 07:19 we were also grateful for the support the world showed us in our time of tragedy. We come from you, we are of you, we are family. Thank you for sharing it with your audience. And I love your cats. Give them a blueberry from their friend Betty in the USA!

[@Reckyj]

My cats says Hi! ;)

[@daniellehurrell6620]

Thank you for expressing your empathy to us Americans for this tragedy. I'll never forget that day. It changed us forever, and I think it probably changed the world as well. 😘

[@Reckyj]

Ohh a kiss. 😉 It’s humanity. The good kind. When the good kind gets hit by the evil kind. We most stand together

[@AstroCe1971]

Amen Recky. What heals me most when bad things happen. Is when i see the kindness of others also.

[@nicoleharris4192]

I was 6 years old when this happened. I grew up about 3 hours train ride from the city. I was in school when things went down. We had just started the day when the other second grade teacher burst into the room. She was pushing a tv on a cart and shouting "turn on the news! turn on the news! something's happening in the city." I remember watching the second tower get hit. After that? pretty much a blur. I just remember getting sent home early, and watching the news at home. In my area there is an Air National Guard Base, a regional airport, and an international airport. a lot of their flight paths run pretty much over my house. Up until that day, there hadn't been a day in my life where I didn't have a plane fly so low over my house, the walls would shake. 9/11, and the days afterwards was the first time I experienced true silence. That's the part that scared me the most. The area that I live in buts up against a major manufacturing center, a major regional port, and the state capital. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING was shut down. I honestly don't remember even hearing a car on the road.

[@beegee1960]

One of the astounding things about this is that as far as I know there were no accidents. That many boats and the smoke and dust and no collisions.

[@MomCatMeows]

I was 22 when 9/11 happened. I've never heard about this story until recently! One of so many stories of the goodness of humanity that day. In stark contrast to the pure evil acts of terrorism that preceded them. ❤️

[@Reckyj]

Glad you found my channel and got to know about the heroic moment!

[@maryedwards6108]

I've seen so many videos on 9/11 and remember the day it happened, but I never heard about the boat lift. Thank you for this touching story.

[@jameskarg3240]

I never realized the day it happened. These days more and more stories of this awful day show how total strangers came together to help overcome this. The boatlift in NYC that day was a spontanious show of solidarity and help. Even today this event echos devastation.

[@trouble97018]

It's 2023, I'm in tears already. I had freinds in those towers. I never spoke to them again. All I could do sit there and watch as the towers came down. And weep. I was in on the West Coast., I couldn't help....

[@cherict3400]

This made me emotional, because I remember that day so well even 21 years later. Thank you for sharing.

[@Reckyj]

Yeah. I remember we’re I was and what I did. I spent my entire day in front of the tv.. crying. Western world was attacked!

[@unity1016]

Every time I watch this, I think of the movie "Starman", when the government guy is talking to the alien. The alian asks the government guy, "Shall I tell you what I find beautiful about you? (humans) You are at your very best when things are worse."

[@lianabaddley8217]

"Green means go, Red means stop, Yellow means go faster." Lol Good movie!

[@panzerwolf494]

Wish they would have included the John J Harvey in this. She was a retired fireboat, privately owned that sped into the mess to ferry people off Manhattan. During one of her trips the fire department radioed her. "Do your pumps still work?" After the reply yes, she was ordered to drop off her passengers and return to tie up along side the other fireboats, her old Marine 2 designation was reactivated and she stayed on station round the clock pumping water till the mains could be repaired

[@usmadgirl3074]

Thank you, ReckyJ, for reacting to this. More people should know about this. I'd never seen this or heard about it until about 2 years ago (20 years after it happened)! Happy Easter! 😊

[@Reckyj]

Happy Easter MadGirl! oh, maybe i should ad the US. =)

[@angelarendleman5181]

I just discovered your channel and am addicted! While it’s a longer documentary, you should do a reaction video on the Naudet brothers’ 9/11 documentary. It was intended to be a documentary on a rookie NYC Firefighter, but ended up being the only footage from inside the towers on 9/11. It’s absolutely incredible. Thanks for your videos!

[@camillep3631]

The documentary that CBS aired with their footage and their story is a must watch!

[@beegee1960]

This is a story that deserves a movie.

[@Reckyj]

Damn right!

[@markprice296]

Sweden never has to worry about war, the U.S.A WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK, We had a conflict with England, it was hell but in the end they were still our father country, its like a child wanting its independence it fights for its freedom but it will still always protect its parrant family. at the same time brtween 1800 and 1920 swedes Italians and all matter of earopeon people came to the U.S.A. you our all our brothers and we will fight to the last man for family, thank you for your vidios, and rest easy, we have your back and love you as family. God bless Mark

[@Reckyj]

Thank you Mark! Calming words. We dont know how far Putin takes this..

[@dillonguy3536]

Still waiting for movie to be made over it. Love you perspective over it.

[@Reckyj]

Dillon, EPIC movie!

[@hopegeoghegan4184]

Every time I see this video it makes me feel that there is good out there.

[@Reckyj]

And I agree with you

[@maureenmccullagh5873]

I was born and raised in NYC and I've never heard this story until I saw this video about 15 yrs ago

[@Jack-qe8we]

We may be divided here in the United States but when something like this happens we come together and take care of business

[@Wheeljackfanforever]

This happened six years before I was born and yet I can feel the pain that people were going through

[@maryannweitzel5636]

I remember. I thought the the boatmen were like the English at Dunkirk. It amazed me that the FCC also got every plane in American airspace on the ground in 1 hour that day. And the 1 man who made the call that unprecedented decision was his 1st day in that position.

[@Reckyj]

Sometimes the right person has the right job.

[@camillep3631]

That is another amazing documentary, PBS had a good one, don't know if it's still available

[@fatbottomgirl2495]

Loved your reaction…..Americans come together when the cow chips hit the fan♥️

[@katiemcteague]

I have watched this video many times and I cry every single time. Such a tremendous accomplishment with boats coming from everywhere not just New York City. There were boats from Boston and many other locations outside of New York that just flew as fast as they could across the water to get to New York to help. If I remember correctly, the Staten Island Ferry alone moved 50,000 people. New York city fire boats also we’re pumping river water to the firefighters down at the World Trade Center. So much was going on simultaneously that it’s just a testament to humanity how well people worked together on that day. I also remember about a month later, my sister and I were visiting England and the compassion and courtesy we received from everyone we encountered was so humbling and heartwarming. The British people couldn’t have been kinder to us. I’ll never forget that.

[@judyhuurman1237]

This always brings me to tears. Thank you for your reaction.

[@kclovelypinky8561]

I actually was born on May 18th 2001 so the year of this so I always feel the sadness for what happened that year for our country and ppl who suffered the most of this. Even if I wax very young when it happened. I don't know why I'm so proud of my birthday date and year but in some way I'm proud to be an American who come together when they need to. Thank u for this amazing video u made me feel this again when u rewatched it and I never knew it affect u this much as well. Thank u for feeling for us

[@blake7587]

Tom Hanks does indeed narrarate this! What’s awesome is that it’s a low budget documentary but Tom Hanks did it as a patriotic duty. He didn’t think it was right to profit off telling the story of 9/11 so he did it without asking for his normal multi-million dollar payday.

[@vapatsfan6174]

You might want to watch the video about Gander, Newfoundland. . A small Canadian town that took in thousands of passengers from flights who were emergency grounded on 9/11. Very cool story.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Just watched this again! In this world that's so chaotic this restores my faith in humanity! I want to thank you Recky you didn't make this about yourself as I'm sad to say a few reachers did. Not totally about themselves but can't seem to put into words what I mean! Your reaction was so genuine and honest had to watch again.

[@Reckyj]

Hi Frank. Thank you. It was one of the hardest I’ve watched. That day.. hurt all the people that are good. No matter if you are an American or a Swede.

[@rnkim9703]

You should react to 9/11 Gander’s Ripple Effect. It’s about a town in Newfoundland Canada who took in plane loads of passengers on 9/11

[@RowdyRuth]

This is what I love about humanity too! 🌎✌️🌻

[@susang1107]

Really loved this reaction. It truly is a beautiful untold story. Subbed.❤

[@Reckyj]

Thank you for the sub Susan.

[@maggieandscotttodd3475]

Thank you! USA 🇺🇸

[@RowdyRuth]

This is what I love about humanity too! 🌎✌️

[@Jack-qe8we]

Check out the documentary about gander that's a small community in Canada where most of the incoming airliners was diverted to the people of Canada really stepped up and had our back and we really appreciate it

[@mojomojo2]

We stood with Europe in there dark days and Europe stood with america thru are dark day. Its all love

[@rnkim9703]

With the upcoming anniversary of 9/11 I rewatched this - thank you! If you liked this, you should react to The Night Bin Ladin Was Killed

[@cmhazard7242]

You are awesome!! Loved this video. You are a very genuine person and I loved that you looked up resilience to better understand what the video may entail.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Thanks for reacting to this! My sentiments exactly thank you

[@twanajoyhildebrecht9718]

Absolutely Love Your Reactions and Thank You for Doing Them🥰

[@Reckyj]

Makes me happy to hear that! Thank you

[@ryanbuckley5529]

9/11 really hit me hard! I was 13, I think of it literally everyday. As an American it really touched me to hear you talk about how you felt that day. Thank you for watching this and sharing your thoughts🙏🏼 Much love and Respect🙏🏼

[@DivusMagus]

Stories about people coming together from tragedy are always the best, they show the kindness in people that doesn't often show in day to day life. A similar story is the US Military response to the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Which they named "Operation Tomodachi" which is the a japanese word for friend. These are probably the best videos talking about it I know of if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqLKY3upnb-or6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXRepd9gN2deZo It also a good illustration that the US Military isn't just for killing its also often the first responder to natural disasters as most nations don't have the capability to deploy so far so quickly.

[@HalkerVeil]

It is good to see people help each other. Especially when other types of people closed off all exist to make the crisis worse.

[@camillep3631]

They had to close all entrances into the city, not knowing if it was a multiple level attack

[@HalkerVeil]

@@camillep3631 Then they should have stopped the boat lift... And how would that have looked. Always the excuses with sophism to defend the blue badge over the red.

[@DixieCricket1]

We as Americans are VERY resilient!

[@christianc3707]

Amazing story, far too unknown.

[@Reckyj]

FAR to unkown..

[@rosecoyle2423]

I'm almost three-quarters of a century old there a 3 events that happened in my lifetime that I'll never forget where I was when I heard the news. One was President Kennedy's assassination. 2 was the murder of John Lennon. 3 was 9/11. I also lost a dear friend to the Vietnam non-war. I was in the military at the time. .

[@RB-sj9rc]

So glad you liked the video! Another great reaction is “ The Raggy old flag , super bowl “

[@Reckyj]

Super bowl 53?

[@RB-sj9rc]

@@Reckyj yes it was a commercial that didn’t air

[@kimberlybarner1272]

Loved this reaction

[@Reckyj]

Thank you !

[@Crps-qe3zs]

Another forgotten part of 9/11 is we are still losing a few every month since due to cancers caused by the material inhaled. Just last week we lost 2 NYC firefighters from 9/11 cancers. So in a sickening way in the NY Metro area we are still going thru it. Thank you for watching this story.

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

i'm going back through your older videos i might have missed.

[@Reckyj]

Ohh! nice to hear!

[@kinjiru731]

Love this video.

[@Reckyj]

Glad you do! I feel like you meant my reaction and not the video about the actual boat lifting. ;)

[@regulator9268]

Great video Recky!

[@Reckyj]

Thank you!

[@dariusminette9627]

Me: What's that voice? Recky: Tom Hanks! Me: Recky is good.

[@chrisf8855]

It was a terrible day for sure. Hard to believe it's already been 20 years. Thank you for this video! I also never knew about this part of 9/11. I think that probably most Americans don't know either. Happy Easter, Recky🐰🐣🦫

[@Reckyj]

Happy Easter Chris!

[@jamesdean7412]

Texas checking in.

[@Reckyj]

Howdy Texas!

[@blake7587]

For comparison of how many people were evacuated.. It would be like evacuating all of Gothenburg (the city proper) by boat in 9 hours.

[@Reckyj]

500k people... i was in chock!

[@juliasanchez9055]

Not going to lie, there was a bit where I assumed we (the US) had angered so many people worldwide that most non-Americans would just think "you got what you had coming" I appreciate the empathy and love

[@jeaniewilliams3274]

This did not get much press because the reporters and officers at ground zero could not see the sea wall. The initial casualty. reports estimated too high because they could not find these people.

[@twanajoyhildebrecht9718]

I think you're amazing person Recky ♡ I believe that's just the American Spirit 'cause the way we deal with fear is we Face everything and Rise 🤷🏻‍♀️😅 Sooo that's how we handle Fear - Rise ♡ Love You Recky and Thank You for this Video🥰😍❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🎊🎊🪅🇺🇲💖🕊️ I'm 46 now so I was in my 20s When this happened ♡ Greetings from Southern Ohio 🥰😍❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Reckyj]

Hi Twana (Love that name) Im 43 I woke up and put on the TV. I was unemployed and lazy. Now im just lazy,. lol Anyway. I couldnt stop watching.. Felt uneal, like a movie... Heartbroken. Thank you for your comment. Made me smile.

[@ReallyGoodName3000]

I consider grit to be the defining American trait, and it has been since we were still colonies of Great Britian. Grit, taken from a few dictionaries: firmness of mind or spirit; unyielding courage and determination despite difficulty: "It takes true (= real) grit to stand up to a bully."/"he displayed the true grit of the navy pilot" This goes both ways though, and there are downsides. Americas tend to jump without looking, and will apply themselves without thinking about how to do something, what they are trying to do and how to ultimately stop doing it. Afghanistan is the perfect example of the down side of American grit.

[@andrewverburg1805]

Second video ive watched of yours... Love your empathy. Ill be smacking the like button as hitting the subscribe button. 9/11 happened my 10th Grade year. It was the most surreal day of my life. Its hard to think it was only 21 years ago.

[@Reckyj]

Thank you Andrew!

[@corinnem.239]

Half million in 9 hours. That is how many boats there were.

[@katyhornsey8142]

Cats looking for their cat tree, lol

[@twanajoyhildebrecht9718]

Destruction of the Twin Towers Devastated me tore me down the 911 boat lift restored my faith in humanity and I guess there's just no quenching the American Spirit🥰🇺🇲🎉❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@keithcharboneau3331]

The British: "We rescued 339,000 Bitish and french Soldiers from Dunkirk by boat, in 9 days." The United States, "Hold my beer and watch us rescue nearly 500,000 people from Manhattan by boat in less than 9 hours."

[@stevenyoung1687]

Hey, Ricky! I love your honesty in your reactions. Would you please do a reaction to a video called “ The Star Spangled banner as you’ve never heard it” ? Thanks

[@Reckyj]

Already have! Check the playlist. “Get educated”

[@stevenyoung1687]

I found the reaction you did on that video yesterday, April 21, thanks again! I apologize for the misspelling of your name.

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

i did the maths on the numbers. 500,000 people. 9 hours. that's about 1,000 people *_per minute._*

[@jerrysapinski7745]

Earlier l watched a video about what Russian people really thought about Americans and l realized that its not the citizens problem its the politicians!!! So l commented by saying we can improve our vocabulary by eliminating 2 words hate and enemy and using love friends, brothers and sisters instead so grab a beer and we can sit and watch politicians make total asses of their selves as long as they don't try to hurt any of our friends brothers or sisters nice thought them idiot's would screw that up before we finished our first beer. Just a thought!!

[@benjamies4136]

It's hard still to watch this. Sometimes I forget since I was only in second grade watching it why so many people wanted blood after this. I won't justify our invasions but man I do remember the blood that everyone wanted after this

[@archersfriend5900]

Putin has no idea what a motivated free people can accomplish

[@Reckyj]

Damn right!