Archive: Bette Midler's Powerful 9/11 Tribute | NowThis

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[@nerium9762]

My uncle died in this terrible attack. I love you uncle you're the one that made me who I am today.

[@1Kaileegirl]

Sending love from Australia 💕

[@drunksquirrel2051]

So very very sorry man

[@eclipserisingsurfacelevel]

My condolences. Love from The Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA

[@somekidnamedenzo4932]

My Condolences, Love from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

[@nerium9762]

@@somekidnamedenzo4932 wow! What a coincidence My uncle stayed in Pittsburgh for 15 years I still remember it to this day!

[@tonitouchberry894]

Well - here I am now, all these years later, crying like a baby, just seeing this! Thanks Bette!

[@loyi-kyong]

Me too. A date we can never forget. Wishing you all healing, God's protection and peace in these turbulent times.

[@bethrobb3684]

Toni Touchberry Lest Ye Forget! We will Never! That’s what the Poppy Stands For, on Rememberance Day. November 14 th. 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🌅

[@dvchel]

A moment in time when a Nation was still reeling over the loss of an American symbol and so many innocent people needlessly taken away by an act of pure evil, you had Bette Midler immediately blessing your heart and soul. This should be shared all over again to remind Americans what unity and strength is like.🇺🇸

[@sherryomerzu8916]

Yes

[@gabby20]

Me too 2023

[@bmoisgood3228]

I was in kindergarten when the first plane crashed. I totally forgot that I watched this when it aired. My mother hugged me tight and cried. Sending love.

[@nerium9762]

My uncle died in this terrible attack thank you uncle thank you for making me who I am today.

[@bmoisgood3228]

@@nerium9762 sending you hugs and good vibes 🌺

[@shakeyraware6147]

@@nerium9762 I’m sorry

[@davidmiller8856]

god bless!

[@paulhoskin3286]

Its one of those moments in time that you know exactly where you were on 9 11

[@HayleysComet3]

raz katt I did not vote for him and he did not win the popular vote and it’s only going to be a few more months before he gets the boot. Hopefully the world can go back to normal and continue to change for the better. I am touched by the greetings from around the world in the comment’s section hoping for the best for the US.

[@mariedewitt5033]

I fear people have forgotten 911 and don't worry about who is entering our country

[@angelahamlett8249]

Wow... R.I.P. to all that died 9*11, 19 years ago. Thank you B. Midler!

[@tonymyers5402]

A special moment in Bette's career. I will never forget her tribute. The world paused and shared a tear together. Thank you Bette.

[@user-tp6rx5bb5u]

The US was just a country last I checked, so what world are you referring to?

[@bettygreenhansen]

I am amazed Bette could make it through that song without breaking, considering the circumstances. ❤️💔❤️

[@cherry7730]

Prayers out to everyone that suffered from this tragedy

[@nerium9762]

R.I.P to all the victims who died especially The firefighters you will be missed truly thank you for saving our people. Everyone cried America cried. Sending lots of love from New York city. Dont cry because they're gone be happy they existed 🙏

[@cherry7730]

@@nerium9762 Must move on but never forget.

[@nerium9762]

@@cherry7730 True. Gotta move on but never forget.

[@cherry7730]

n0tail yup!

[@stellathefella]

from a country bumpkin from across the pond..us British will never forget.

[@KayleeGridleyLimitless]

Im standing in the middle of NYC right now, listening to this, can't help but cry.

[@davidmiller8856]

hugs!

[@KayleeGridleyLimitless]

@@davidmiller8856 thanks I needed a hug, for real tho

[@roserienzo9296]

I am 85 yrs 0ld, and lived through many tragedies, but 911 puts all the horrors i have seen to shame. Luv you my beautiful Bette.

[@BandlerChing]

Wow 19 years looks like forever ago 👀 I was 11. Crazy it was that long ago.

[@nerium9762]

Nostalgia hits hard. And it happens in a blink of an eye.

[@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588]

Life is short

[@KayleeGridleyLimitless]

Yupp I was 10! Feels like it was just yesterday.

[@NibblesTheNibbler]

I was 22 and working nights, and my mom burst into my room (I think around 9 or 10 am) and said "the country is under attack by terrorists." The shear terror in her voice made me wake from a dead sleep. I watched the TV in complete shock all day long until I went to work, which we were then sent home due to the days events.

[@bethrobb3684]

Dajesife D See how Fast life passes you by? It seems like yesterday! Live Life to the fullest, be Humble and Kind. It’s worth it ! 👍🏻❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@boengkap4942]

WOWWWW!!! its 2022 and i'm still shedding tears with this performance, sorry for the loss of everyone during 9/11

[@barbkatz1500]

Nobody sings this song like Bette. She put her heart and soul into it for all those who lost loved ones. So sad. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who lost a loved one. 💔🙏

[@emme5174]

my mom was in labor with me, born on the morning of 9/12/01. Praying for the families and the survivors.❤️

[@moonandstars4690]

22yrs later this brings tears to eyes. We will never forget all those heroes we all lost🙏💙🇺🇲

[@blue3381]

Same.

[@jamesschad5066]

My two cousins died in that attack when their plane was flown into the North Tower. Love you and miss you cousins David and Mary

[@matcam6235]

Beaches......luv that movie. Perfect song for this memorial.

[@MultiMarty25]

This a very moving tribute to the 911 victims.Beautiful.

[@debrablasus9087]

The song to my mother died brain tumor. My lessons my ethics my being we get from our love.

[@bethrobb3684]

Debra Blasus Bless you. 👍🏻❤️

[@kathyfarrell4134]

The Devine Ms M - beautifully done. That day still hurts. We will never forget.

[@linoutbaby]

Thank you! Now this is the humble and grateful America I know, we have always united in times of need. God Bless America the home of my birth, the land that I LOVE

[@29576peter]

Brings a lump to mt throat and a tear in my eye

[@busterburns2196]

No one can bring people together in a time of need or a time of joy like Bette Midler.

[@user-eh5do7dw8b]

Everytime I watch this,tears just fall down.i can feel the agony of the families who have lost their lives.

[@bobbiezaborsky9647]

Much love Bette Midler!

[@KatSut1978]

Between this song and The Rose I’ve never been more broken by two songs sung by the amazing Bette Midler. They always seem to appear during very tragic times in life and both break my heart and soothe my soul.

[@azafraeldniester]

No hablo inglés, pero espero que comprendan. Desde México, un abrazo a aquellos que sufren y sufrieron por este terrible evento. Mis condolencias.

[@bettygreenhansen]

Azafrael Dniester yo no hablo español pero yo comprendo muchas gracias ❤️

[@paulhoskin3286]

That was beautiful

[@anissacrawford5001]

I love Bette!! You can sing a song & give me goose bumps. Your voice is a true gift from God!

[@joemcgarry5962]

Respect

[@kimberlyk3928]

So powerful & I'm crying now 😭

[@cucubee444]

Bette Miller’s smile makes this even better......🇺🇸💫🇺🇸✨🇺🇸🌟🇺🇸✨🇺🇸💫✨🇺🇸💫🇺🇸🌟🇺🇸💫✨

[@shayekisitu]

Beautiful. God rest all those who lost their lives or were injured in the 9/11 attacks. 🤲🏻❤️

[@mandarinlearner]

Watching this on the 20th anniversary and it still brings tears to the eyes

[@MM-yi9zn]

This can Never be Improved. SENSATIONAL! A classic forever.

[@jgrant4736]

I was at home when I saw the plane hit the first tower. At first I thought it was a pilot error but no it was deliberate. I cried so much for several days and nights after the towers fell and this song just brought me to tears again. God bless NYC.

[@cchan4739]

I was 13 when it happened, in a little country faraway called Singapore. Gosh, how time flies. Love this song. Love Bette Midler. Thank YOU.

[@eforder]

And she's smiling while she sings it... says it all.

[@ileenb]

This song brings me back to my childhood. Such a great song.

[@nancysalazar512]

We will always remember your fight for our freedom this is for our people and why we are here

[@Bronzed-adonis]

What a great singer

[@saraythunkertree3672]

R.I.P 9/11 Victims This should't have never happen.

[@user-bj9dz4ie3j]

My favourite song from Bette Midler. Having this at my funeral.

[@janetruby7537]

I cried all the way through that song I love Bette..idler

[@sagbrady8414]

I could see the trade center from my front window on the jersey side..it was hard to not to see every day after that

[@dvchel]

It did for many, including Jon Stewart. If you haven't seen his post-9/11 eulogy on the Daily Show in 2001 ... you should see it.

[@yasminepadilla]

I'm glad I was able to remember the souls that were taken that day.

[@defiance5214]

Love this women a true legend

[@JaneKellie-j8o]

These Memories Of Strength Will Live On. It Was Beautiful Bette Midler Delivered It Perfectly.

[@carolynpagliuca5657]

I was doing a word puzzle today The words come after I figured out all the words The leftover letters were A message from JFK WE MUST NEVER NEGLECT OUR CITIES TO OUR PERIL.... 9/11/2001 PERIL...9/11/2020

[@julioanzueto3]

Thanks Beautiful song Beautiful voice We will never forget 9/11

[@watchxfiles]

I was there. So heart felt

[@electricdreams1967]

Thank you, Bette Midler - this song has always brought resolution for those in need of resolve, and closure for those in need of assurance, "Wing Beneath My Wings".

[@deeelle9365]

This was so moving. Very nice - still brought tears 20 years later

[@joannefinley6800]

great Memories of My Beautiful Girl Adorable Daughter ❤❤❤💔💔💔🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🙏

[@da1stamericus]

I was 15 and will never forget. Yesterday we celebrated my friends daughter's birthday. It makes me remember that even in the dark, their will always be light. And that keeps us moving on.

[@suziemoreno6529]

My daughter sang this song when my Mother passed away, then 5 years later my daughter Susie passed away, this song always brings tears to my eyes.

[@crystalwhitmer907]

Look at the unity grief and love brings. We grieved together the whole nation on that day in September and many days afterwards. But the unity and love of our country remains to this day. Well done Bette Midler ❤️

[@willmarbrin]

This song always always touches the heart of everyone wherever they are especially when sung by Bette Midler. Shes a legend!!!. The song is so meaningful and so touching.

[@eileenshulkin4916]

This song and the time it was sung always makes me fill up with emotion that I felt that whole period of time

[@mariedewitt5033]

I pray that people never forget those lost to us and vote for those who aspire to put America first and keep us safe.

[@connorsummerell5822]

bravo 👏🏼

[@allnitelemonade1748]

I remember being in class as a child probably 4th grade and my teacher hushed us and told us something was happening and turned on the Tv I still remember the news report and footage of the flames... I also remember my teacher crying... God bless everyone that lost someone and god bless everyone that searched for someone

[@rebeccadean4107]

May God Bless their souls. Beautiful song. Resr in Peace

[@kargudin]

To all you kids who weren't even born...you will never imagine the pain this country suffered on this day. We all came together to heal each other, we cried, we mourned, we changed. Everyone knows where they were standing when 2 planes crashed into 2 of the tallest buildings in our beautiful NYC. We saw it all from across the hidson River in NEW JERSEY...RIP to all our fallen soldiers 😔

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

I’m sure you don’t realize how foolish your comment shows you to be. At least 100 of those “kids who weren’t even born” are the kids of fallen firefighters. You don’t think they have pain that YOU CAN’T IMAGINE? at least several dozen were born to other men who were murdered that day, they have pain YOU CAN’T IMAGINE. 11 unborn babies were murdered that day….you don’t think the families have pain that YOU CAN’T IMAGINE?

[@Sc0rPi0_BaBy92]

R.I.P To All The 9/11. My Heart Hurts 💔 Prayers 🙏🏼 To All The Families 💜

[@tarasteele3677]

A day I will never forget. Bette singing this song brought my heart a little peace

[@MrSoonerCal]

From OKC... much love and shared pain. We are brothers

[@Granny21]

Thank you for this

[@elainelblais3201]

A wonderful tribute Thank you Bette.

[@Shanaifan1]

I was only 6 in 2001 but I sure do remember 9/11 all over the news. Thank you Bette ❤

[@jostallworth3087]

So inspirational. So healing. A simple song.

[@upcycledscraps513]

It hits me every time. Every year.

[@tenga3tango]

Bette Midler, the Divine Ms M , never ever fails to touch the deepest part of our hearts , with this song, so meaningful. A touching tribute to all who have been touched by 9/11.

[@mariocastro7379]

Awesome!

[@jacquelineoguin8167]

Luv this woman’s voice.

[@s.cottingham3838]

Love this woman! ❤️

[@vickifurgison8656]

Just love this lady. ❤️🇺🇸

[@davidstevenson404]

makes me ugly cry', suddenly, dang--23 years later...

[@PaisleyParkGirl]

So touching x

[@philedwards896]

Always loved this woman’s vibe. Pardon me, Queen. Remember

[@pu-m3451]

Wow, that was amazing!! ❤

[@jamesramos6408]

She made me cry too.

[@staceyducksworth2887]

Omg, what a beautiful way to remember that dreadful moment in history.I was right there looking at it from my office window 39th/7. At the time i lived in jersey city. On a normal day, it tool me approximately 25min from train to home. That day it took me 5hr plus. No trains, Buses, subways .Only ferry boats. I waited in line for almost 2hrs alone just to get on the boat. I remember day b4 it rained, so i had my umbrella to shade me from the Sun. Once I got to Jersey City it was horrible. Thousands of people fighting for taxis buses. I remember walking 2miles down just to be able to get on the bus. Thank God i took my parents to the airport on that Monday, day b4. Thank God they left New York 1 day b4. Thank God for the people who got out alive, Firefighters, policeman, New Yorkers. We all banded together for the Greater Good. And God bless the people who died. God please bless who all that gave this beautiful video dedications of 9/11, for their hearts are hardened.

[@cherriseawright6666]

Still so heartbreaking 19 years later

[@RonaldHall-sr8sg]

Nobody sings like Bette, puts her impromptu stamp on a beautiful song and makes it all her own again. What an amazing lady n singer

[@nerium9762]

R.I.P to all the victims who died especially The firefighters you will be missed truly thank you for saving our people. Everyone cried America cried. Sending lots of love from New York city. Dont cry because they're gone be happy they existed 🙏

[@seesudareimer4821]

So beautiful and sentimental.

[@RosanneMM]

I can feel the survivors pain every time I watch this video.

[@theresaewald2405]

Oh my God. Bette, just wow.

[@bluebeazley1390]

Gone from this plane but never forgotten 💜💜💜💜

[@blueflameprime168]

I was just 3 months old, and every year in school on this day it didn't matter what class i was in. We learned about 9/11.

[@Adri-oj3yt]

Beautifully sung by Bette Midler❤

[@bk1147]

Beautiful Bless them all

[@law6707]

Thank you....

[@shirleywarner8831]

Heroes are amazing and are there to hold the rest of us up. Thanks to the heroes on 9/11.

[@reynholdandreyanto5887]

Veryvery good

[@camiscloset2369]

No words. 😔

[@MysLed]

Watching this and remembering how strong the unity and bond each and every American instinctively felt after that dark day. That feeling of such loss was felt by everyone across the nation, it was such a unique and tragic experience which left those who were around that time with this same unique wounded memory but at the same time, a somewhat comforting and heart fulfilling comraderie bond. Its really disappointing to see just how far apart that memory is from our countries current state of reality we live in now. Nothing has been made great at all, let alone anything close to what we had before, again. I see these maga klan rallies happening today and I can just picture what isis and the taliban were doing after 9/11 and get the same sickening feeling, these different groups just really hate Americans!

[@elephanttrunk5372]

Time to end the hate and be united again. A new start is desperately needed.

[@Peace_and_Love_777.....]

YOU are the problem... lumping EVERYONE into one group under one title shows how naive you are. What other group of people would you describe like that? Wake up. YOU are spewing the hatred that you pretend to condemn. Once you remove that judgement and anger you are carrying around, you will see real people wanting nothing but the best for our country and EVERYONE that lives in it ✌❤🙂

[@sparx180]

Mys Led You need to watch the Dancing Israelis. This was a false flag perpetrated to get us to obliterate Iraq and we did. Hussein never uttered a bad word against America. It was a horrible, horrible event of which none of us will forget.

[@ObamAmerican48]

Oh, what our fellow Americans went through that horrible, horrible day. I'll never stop thinking about and remembering them and their families. I'll do my best to honor them every year until I die. The people on the planes, in the buildings, on the streets staring in disbelief, first responders, young people who were inspired to join the military, the soldiers who died or carry their wounds to this day. I'll always do what I can to remember and honor you.

[@ilovetrannies100]

I love her❤️