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[@GOTGames]

I wanted to provide a list of places where people can donate to support the families affected by this tragedy. So please if you want to, and can, here is a list of places to support the people who went through this awful day ❤️ Tuesdays Children: www.tuesdayschildren.org/ Families of Freedom Fund: www.familiesoffreedom.org/ Voices Center for Resilience: voicescenter.org/ HEART 9/11: www.heart911.org/ If you know any others feel free to link them below. And to anyone who went through this, I am truly sorry ❤❤

[@melissadavis4981]

Look into Gander, they hosted thousands of stranded people/planes that were forced to land in their tiny town

[@Lynn-kh5rs]

Definitely check out the suggestion about Gander, Newfoundland. There are a couple of YT videos about it and a documentary was also made. Once the attack happened ALL planes were grounded and our airspace closed. Our AF was patrolling the sky and all planes were told to land immediately at the closest airport. Didn't matter if they didn't fly out of that airport. I worked near our airport & the silence was weird. The only thing you heard was the occasional jet engines of fighter jets patrolling the area.

[@RyoHazuki224]

I remember exactly where i was that morning, I'll never forget it. I was in my bed at home, I was woken up by my brother as he saw on the news as he was getting ready for work that the first tower was hit. He shook me awake yelling 'We're being attacked!" That certainly got me up fast! I put on the TV, just in time not 30 seconds later to see the second plane hit the other tower. I watched all day, I went and gave blood. The two moments that truly stick with me is the footage of human beings leaping from the buildings before they came down, and that venerable and famous news reporter Tom Brokaw completely broke down on national TV, choked up with emotion and he had to take a moment to compose himself. This was a day that showed that no matter what, New Yorkers especially, and Americans as a whole, CAN come together in a time of crisis and help one another. I'd like to believe we can still come together today, despite all our divides.

[@skepticalmaiden]

❤

[@aletmartins6940]

I read the book about Gander. Amazing how old and young all helped. Afterwards one of the grateful passengers set up a scholarship fund for Gander’s high school kids to go to college.

[@PerfectlyImprfect]

My father worked in the World Trade Center. He was in building 7 and saw the fireball from the second plane hit. He was one of the 500,000 to be evacuated by boat that day. I am forever grateful for everyone who answered that call.

[@davidvanriper60]

look up a video about Gander, Newfoundland. On 911 when thousands of aircraft were diverted and grounded, that little town hosted several thousand stranded travelers

[@gdhaney136]

That's another incredible story of generous and wonderful people.

[@melissadavis4981]

Came to say the same thing! They were true heroes ❤

[@amandam.4841]

I mentioned this one in my comment but couldn't remember the town name!

[@kenmahoney5255]

💯 agree. It's a must see!

[@GOTGames]

I will! Thank you! 🙏

[@camillep3631]

Many Americans don't know about this...also, the marine fueling stations on the New Jersey side refueled all those boats, all day, no charge

[@mousetreehouse6833]

I was in my 40s when this happened... and this is the first I heard of this. Thank you so much for this information.

[@VictoriaShaw-mp6qf]

That's amazing thank you New Jersey ❤

[@SueDamron]

Wow!! Didn’t know about the marine fueling stations helping to refuel!! Thanks for that information!!! It adds to the whole heroic story!!

[@adndragon9156]

I was in school and everything was stopped to watch the news about the incident.

[@carissadallke1345]

Thank you for telling us! I was wondering about refueling & if they were charged for it. Bless those marinas!

[@davedove67]

Unfortunately, there are many Americans who don't know this story. It should be told again and again.

[@briancleveland6115]

Because most public schools don't teach it.

[@sergioomar9090]

Agreed 💯%

[@Asylia5911]

My history teacher showed my class this video-and several more-a few years ago during my freshman year of high school. I’ve watched it so many times since and shared it with many others. It makes me tear up a bit every single time

[@VictoriaShaw-mp6qf]

I agree 💯 percent

[@catlady443]

too many won't believe its real.

[@scorchtail6655]

A fact I recently learned was that the rescue dogs that participated in rescues during 9/11 all started to get depressed due to only finding dead bodies. It got so bad that some of the rescue people tried themselves under the rubble just to let the dogs find some alive for once.

[@TexasRose50]

Absolutely the rescue dogs of 9/11. That’s just one more special story about rescuers.

[@sweetpeapodcast6052]

Dogs are people too

[@pceta6969]

They just knew there wasn’t a soul left beneath the ground. They can feel it

[@TheDivayenta]

Oh God they are truly our Earth Angels.

[@user-ss2ci9ms9x]

US Army Combat Veteran here. Thank you for sharing, sir! I was 18 when 9/11 happened. It was my time to serve. Im out of the Army now. Now Im a firefighter. I've seen the worst of humanity, and I've seen the best. On 9/11, both happened at the same time. It is my Honor to serve such a people. God bless America!!!

[@melster48]

Thank you for your service.🙏

[@TheDj347]

And it’s an honor to call men such as you my countryman. Thank you for your service brother.

[@JustMyOpinion_1]

I sincerely thank you for your service, sir ❤ 🇺🇸

[@kristywilliams4906]

Thank you for your service! May you and yours be happy and blessed!

[@sueandpatrick]

You are amazing! THANK YOU for your service to this beautiful country!!

[@violetwisp]

Here's an amazing story My aunt worked in the Pentagon during 9/11 and she was in a meeting about the attacks on the world trade center when she dropped her pen and her and the man next to her went to pick up her pen. Right at that moment the fireball from the explosion blasted through the room killing everyone but them because they were ducked under the table.

[@av3nger3]

How is she doing? That's amazing but traumatic of course

[@violetwisp]

@@av3nger3 she is doing pretty well she does struggle with PTSD and so anything really to do with fire and the like is off limits with her but overall she's good

[@lisahinkle3867]

OMG Her guardian angel was working overtime.

[@chelcybryant225]

I remember hearing that story. I'm sure she had survivors guilt. PTSD is really hard to deal with. I personally know that struggle. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers that she'll be free of it one day.

[@TheDivayenta]

My husband was out of his office at the Pentagon that day. He saw the plane fly in from Skyline Boulevard.

[@DS-182]

The guy in the red shirt at the beginning is Vincent Ardolino of Brooklyn, captain of the Amberjack V... he passed away in '18... he had sold his boat like 5 years earlier... last I heard it's a permanently docked restaurant in NY

[@jenniferrogers2492]

He wasn’t very old when he died. Does anyone know if he or any other boat rescuers died of 9/11 related illnesses?

[@ryansheehan9462]

He seems like a genuinely great person, sad to hear he’s passed away

[@DS-182]

@jenniferrogers2492 he was 65, and it was a heart attack

[@mousetreehouse6833]

​@jenniferrogers2492 I'm also trying to find out. There were so many horrible things in the air that day, jet fuel, glass shards, etc., and they kept going back into that toxic cloud, over and over again...

[@kimemerson5732]

I'll NEVER forget this rescue event...makes me ugly cry every time. My brother-in-law was boat-lifted that day. These men and women are true heroes, thank you all! THIS is My America! My daughter and then fiance ran down to Jersy City to load boats with water bottles to supply rescue workers. (of course, she didn't tell me until after so I wouldn't worry. I was so proud!)

[@KaoretheHalfDemon]

Both the best and worst of humanity on display. People just trying to help. Saw a video, can’t find it anymore, that told about a woman who would drive a long way to deliver a car full of Little Debbie snack to those at the pile just to try and improve morale with a sweet treat. An image of her passenger door open and the seat FILLED with Little Debbie snack is locked in my memory.

[@GOTGames]

Wow, your daughter and previous partner were amazing for doing that. Without knowing what could happen, that's very brave ❤️

[@kimemerson5732]

@@KaoretheHalfDemon 💗💗So many heroes and angels among us!

[@kimemerson5732]

@@GOTGames I agree, thank you! I can't say I was surprised, they try to help whenever they can. They have been married for 22 years next month. ☺💗

[@mollykeefe2870]

i was evacuated from the US Capitol building that horrible day in Washington DC.. Every year I thank the heroes of United flight 93 who saved my life that day....

[@xheralt]

This wasn't the only time the New York boating community saved the day..."The Miracle on The Hudson", when a fully loaded airliner made a emergency water landing on the river, after losing both engines to bird strikes.

[@jackiecarson859]

Captain Sully! The absolute calmness and control of that man is beyond admiration.

[@lancekirkwood7922]

That was a great action as well as a great movie.

[@kathleenguth2193]

I still cry for this day. I was 63 when it happened. Had 1 daughter who worked in Washington, D.C near the Pentagon when 1 of the planes hit. I didn't know for hours if she was ok. Thank you for your sincere reaction. These humans will always be heroes to me. This video should be told in school. It's nearly forgotten with the younger generation.

[@elizabethannedavis5176]

I was 18, from Queens NYC. I lost cousins who were firefighters in Manhattan and the city. My godmother was a lieutenant on the NYPD. The boatlift saved my Uncle Ace who was injured. My family says how seeing the country divided like it is now, is so different. We ALL saw everyone. No matter race, color, creed, ALL helped that day. All were just american. I am proud of the country im from, because regardless of what the news and social media say, the regular people in the states would react like this again, in a situation, in a heartbeat. RIP CAPTAIN. ❤❤❤

[@tehmcfogarty6813]

My brother and I were in NYC. He was in the first tower hit and last to fall. I watched from ESB. The boat saved him. NEVER FORGET ALL GAVE SOME SOME GAVE ALL

[@cynthiajessup9220]

9/11/2001 We were living in Denver, CO. My son was 22 years old and his best friend was interning with a business in tower 1. It took his friend 3 days to contact his family. None of us knew if he was alive or dead. He had been sent out to get coffee and muffins for a business meeting. He had just left the restaurant when the 1st plane hit. His supervisor called him and told not to come back until he was called back in. He started handing coffee and muffins to first responders. He didn't get off the island until the next day. Long story short it took another 5 days to get him back to Denver. To this day he thanks God for coffee and muffins. Only 4 survivored from that buiness that had been in the office that day.

[@tricitymorte1]

It was also lucky that the subway was running late that day. A lot of people came up from underground to a scene of chaos, rather than being in the towers at the time.

[@sierra-nana]

@@tricitymorte1 True. I've read multiple stories about someone having to take their child to kindergarten, car problems etc. They say that if the towers were fully occupied like any normal day 30,000 people would have been in the buildings and way more than 3000 would have died.

[@KazyReed]

I can't imagine what that felt like... relief that you survived, but grief for your friends that didn't. It still breaks my heart.

[@kristofwanderer1]

I was working in Jonesboro Arkansas. I was on a phone call with someone at the towers when the attack happened. Hearing the screams and yelling...I didn't know what to make of it. She got out safely. It was after that I went in to law enforcement and find my career.

[@rebeccajohnson8769]

@@sierra-nana I think I remember that they normally had 50,000. But I'd have to confirm that.

[@catharineerwin4007]

One of the most amazing feats of that day was air traffic controllers landed 4,500 flights in 3 1/2 hours - the first national ground stop in the nation’s history! Another documentary to watch is about Gander, Newfoundland welcoming 6,500 passengers.

[@ruth2141]

You don't have to put your life in danger to help someone in need. I appreciate your posting links to 9/11 charities. A personal story -- My sister and her husband were on vacation in Scotland when 9/11 happened. They were due to fly back to the US on 9/14, but of course all flights were canceled at first and then backlogged for days. While they were stuck in the UK, they ended up not paying for most of their drinks and meals. They would ask for the bill and be told that someone had paid it already, and usually they never knew who had done it.

[@sinevins]

What amazing people all around the world, coming together to look out for each other. That is absolutely amazing to hear.

[@lamarblake]

I just found you today. I'm 70 and remember that day vividly. I'm crying with you all over again.

[@Seahorse0418]

My daughter (who turned me into a Swiftie) was 8 months old when this happened. I worked from home and my husband called from his office and asked if I was watching the news. I was like no I’m a little busy with work and a baby. He told me Howard Stern said a Cessna hit the trade center. This is way before cell phones or TV’s in offices. So I turned CNN on right before the second plane hit. I told him another plane hit and he was in such disbelief he didn’t believe me and thought I was watching it on a loop. We knew his Uncle and cousin worked in the towers. So he called his mom and the cousin had just changed jobs and was working uptown and his Uncle still worked there but was in a meeting in midtown. I just sat on my couch with my 8 month old watching the news all day crying and wondering what kind of world she was going to grow up in. Turns out, not so great. PS - I miss this America. We weren’t blue or red, Republican or Democrat. We were there for each other.

[@tammygarnett6038]

I agree, we need the America we had!

[@hollyharris707]

Amen to ya both 🙏🏻🇺🇸❣️

[@ljb8157]

The next time a disaster strikes... we'll come back together. Red and blue are like fighting siblings. We can mess with each other all day every day.. but God help any outsider who tries to mess with one of us. You'll regret it.

[@jeffreystanley7884]

We are not as divided as people think 80% of the country agree on 80% of the issues. I think we would still do what's needed when we have to.

[@louisethurlow3948]

Amen!!

[@GentleRain21]

I'm so sorry to hear that wonderful Captain of the Amberjack has left us. RIP dear man.

[@Foutainoflife1]

Americans are not without their flaws. We have all the drama of a large, extended and, at times, crazy family. However, the American spirit is a fire that burns inside nearly all of us and when threatened, challenged or wronged we become fierce, protective, determined and resilient. We will always band together and support one another during times of tragedy, need and injustice. This is one of the many reasons I am proud to be an American and appreciate my fellow countrymen despite our differences.

[@carolgiangreco6548]

Amen to that.

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

Absolutely! 🫡

[@kbailey8957]

Without question, regardless of differences, we will become one real fast.

[@VictoriaShaw-mp6qf]

Amen truth

[@tlyoung1420]

Amen 💖🇺🇲

[@GabinoJR94]

Fellow New Yorker here who experienced this day. Thank you for your reaction. Unity was absolutely present. Our hearts broken with sadness but our spirits always remain strong, especially the American spirit. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ God Bless America. 🇺🇸

[@Keeter24]

It’s not weird my friend, that emotion shows your human. As an American I’d give my life to save you as many of us would

[@cristinadiaz9756]

As a person who watched the Towers fall from across the water in Brooklyn, this video hits hard every time. Seeing the boats, finding papers from the towers that blew in the wind all the way by my house, the smoke and the smell of death in the air for days. I will never ever forget it. But I will always remember how America came together. 9/11 Never Forget.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

I too watched it unfold from Brooklyn. One memory that stands out from that day was the ashes falling like snow, coating the cars in my neighbourhood.

[@SuperDrLisa]

I was on the opposite side of the island in Bayonne NJ. Watching from the classroom of the high school where I taught.

[@gailkoelling2033]

The whole nation outside Manhattan stood helpless and in shock. All we could do is watch in stunned horror. These people were the lucky ones.. they were able to actually get their hands in there and help. BRAVO!!

[@xheralt]

"This needs to get organized, and we'd better do it." The radio call by the Coast Guard _"...report to Governor's Island."_ chills and thrills me every time I hear it.

[@Cookie-K]

The 911 stories here in the States are literally never ending......I think every single American that was alive then has a 911 story. Thank you for this reaction my friend....

[@Lynn-kh5rs]

Yep and almost everyone remembers where and what they were doing when they heard about it.

[@GOTGames]

Sad to say that sounds true ❤️

[@MCP920]

Hard to fathom. Half a million people rescued by boats in 9 hours. My brother survived because he was in another office watching the news. That saved his life as the plane that hit the pentagon took his office out. What wonderful people in this story.

[@dianecostanza]

I don’t think most people realize Manhattan is an island, that is why you wouldn’t have thought about how stranded the entire city of people were.

[@Fellzu]

I was working in the communications industry. Our data center where I worked had police guarding it for a year afterwards. I learned exactly how important my day to day work was due to 9/11. Now I work keeping hospital networks running. I will never take a job where what I do doesn't impact the safety of my fellow humans ever again. My goal is to protect life forever because of this event.

[@sapphirestudios1971]

This was one of the most emotional 9/11 stories I've seen. I've watched it so many times. It shows people helping people in an unbelievable tragedy. When the call for help went out and the amazing response of so many boats to show up like I'm here, what do you need?! Regardless of race, religion, color, career status.... It didn't matter. We were just people helping people. 💞

[@Perfect_Blend]

Last year, we had not seen our downstairs neighbor who always sat outside to smoke. The next day, still didn't see her. I finally went and knocked on her door and heard her yell, "I need help". I ran to get another neighbor to crawl in the front window that was open slightly to get in and unlock the front door. Turns out, she had had 3 strokes and since she lives alone, who knows how long she would have been there. We got 911 there quickly and she was taken to the hospital and is STILL in a nursing facility because of her memory issues, but she's alive because someone cared.

[@vickiz6076]

I’m 62, from Wisconsin, the first time I saw this was only about a year ago. I had never heard of/thought about how they got everyone off the island. These people are TRUE HEROES! I’ve seen it a few times now and sob through the whole thing every time.

[@oliviarose5030]

I’ve been watching this video every year on 9/11 for the past probably eight years or so. My mom was watching clips last year on the anniversary, and she was so upset remembering everything. I played this video for her. She’d never seen it before. It honors the heart of that city.

[@conniedean1977]

There’s a really good documentary about how all flights across the U.S. had to be grounded. There was no “play book” on this scenario. So air traffic controllers had to contact each plane and tell them where to abort the flight and give them new landing coordinates. And then the ground crews and a host of hotels had to shelter all the passengers. Quite an undertaking!

[@MsKestrela]

There's also a great little documentary about a little town, Gander, in Newfoundland, where a lot of planes were diverted to. How a small, Canadian town's population tripled in one day, and not only housed but fed and clothed all those people.

[@DS-182]

"operation yellow ribbon" for anyone wants to watch it, that's what it was dubbed that day

[@RyoHazuki224]

My father was on a flight that very morning, on his way to visit my grandmother in Florida, he had a stop in St. Louis for his connecting flight. The call came over the radio to the pilots to get on the ground immediately. My dad's plane was already almost on the ground, but the pilot made an emergency maneuver, as my dad described it, turned the plane to one side almost with one wing towards the ground the other strait up in the air, to align the plane with the nearest clear runway. My dad, having worked for the airline and flew hundreds of times, said he was never so scared in his life when that plane rolled over like that. After landing he went up to the cockpit (he knew the pilot and back then the cockpit doors weren't locked) and asked him "Are you fucking crazy?!?!" and inquired about what was going on. The pilot just said they were ordered on the ground, but wasn't told why except that it was an emergency. The pilot thought maybe there might be a bomb on the plane. It wasn't long till everybody started to find out what was happening, the few people back then with cell phones were getting calls like crazy, which also stressed the cellular towers to their limits that day. My dad described the runway as being chaotic, with airlines from every country he could imagine, many airlines he's never heard of, hundreds of planes landing at St. Louis, a very large and major hub airport. They stayed on the runway for six hours before they started getting people off. The airport itself was a madhouse, everybody rushing to get to the rental car area to try to get a car out of there, or to get a taxi, or anything. My dad happened to meet a guy heading west and they both rented a car and drove home. It was a crazy, surreal morning, and one that scared me too as I knew my dad was flying but we didn't hear from him for hours. He didn't have a phone back then. Its also wild to think that for the like two days after where we had NO airplanes over the skies of the US, scientists took that opportunity to measure the air quality and see how significant of a difference of two days of clear skies affected our air. Definitely an obvious improvement for sure.

[@LPnerd]

and communities all over the country brought food and water and help to those stranded. In novascotia I think a bunch of planes had to land there in a airport near a small town . There is a play abut it called Come from away, it's a amazing story. The entire town jumped up, all the churches, every person in that town, it's such a great story1

[@Stepperg1]

Please, PLEASE watch the story about Gander, Canada and the heroes of that day.

[@lauralackner6856]

As an American, I have seen countless hrs of footage of 9/11. This is the first time I've seen the Boatlift video. So amazing how people just came together to help. It's true Americans have their differences, but we band together in the face of evil. Great reaction Luke 👏

[@sedmark6328]

I will tell you that as an American (and I gave birth 10 days after this) my faith in the American people was absolutely restored. We came together like no other time in my life.

[@stevemattfis]

The New York area people get the most flack from the rest of the US but I have to say it. I would rather be in need in New York than anywhere else in America. New Yorkers will put everything on the line to help others. That guy with the luxury yacht, he's a millionaire and he was out the house immediately to get to his yacht. Thats the New York I grew up in and proud to say it.

[@gingersnap22]

There was a childrens show program called Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. He's a very beloved man to all of us of a certain age. You should look into covering him. He's amazing. He use to tell us kids to always look for the helpers when we're in trouble. There will always be helpers. Tom Hanks played Mr. Rogers in the movie about him.

[@AllStraysAreWelcome]

I was just thinking the same thing..."Look for the helpers"

[@fellknight]

ok this is not fair lol, he's gonna bawl so hard at Mister Rogers

[@AlexValadez]

@@fellknight as will I

[@gingersnap22]

I'm from the Pittsburgh area where the show was filmed and he lived. He has saint like status around here. He was everyone's neighbor, no matter where you lived across the nation. He helped us all get through the trials and uncertainties of childhood. Ok, now I'm tearing up. Lol 🥹 If you haven't already, watch his farewell speech to all of us when he retired. He spoke about how proud he was if all of us.

[@qm7497]

Mr. Rodgers got a letter from a blind little girl concerned about his gold fish. He would talk his way through tasks, like putting on his shoes and his sweater, but because she didn't ever hear him talk about feeding his goldfish, she was worried that it was starving. From then on, he announced every time he fed the fish instead of just doing it while discussing other topics.

[@edithroberts8959]

There are so many amazing stories that came from this one day. Americans pull together. Through these attacks, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, we help each other. I'm very proud of that.

[@Potterfriendz]

This is one day I will never forget. I was 22 years old and thought we were under attack. I live in New Jersey and thought we were going to be next. Then we hear about the plane that went down in Pennsylvania and didn’t know what else was going on. Then all planes were grounded. It was very eerie to not have airplanes in the sky. It was the first time I had seen second edition of newspapers go out on the same day, they were being printed and distributed as new information was coming out. Everything changed after that day. But at the same time, I’ve never seen so many people wanting to help. The US came together and refused to let fear take over. It was the most united I’ve ever seen the US. I’ve watched so many documentaries from this day, this one I’ve seen a few times. It shows that you may not know what type of person you are, but when you see someone who needs help, you just suddenly react and need to help in any way you can.

[@lemonsterog]

I lived through this, as all Americans (and the world) did at the time. Every time I see the images my eyes well up with tears. It's ingrained in all of us from that time. This story was such a wonderful surprise to learn about afterwards, because it wasn't really covered at the time. Humanity won out that day, not the terrorists. Thank you so much for reacting to this.

[@cynthiaa2644]

So true. The best of humanity is a far greater force than the worst of humanity.

[@itsbrittfutch9396]

I just remember being 14 years old in my 9th grade English class watching this all unfold on tv and just being… terrified. That’s the only way that I can explain it. I’ll never forget that day.

[@kylemccullough3495]

Vincent was an inspiring man, As a NY resident, on 9/11/21 I went to try and interview with him. I found the Amberjack V,. Unfortunately he had Passed away in 2018.

[@ruth2141]

I live in Houston, Texas, and one advantage of living somewhere that can be subject to major natural disasters is being able to see how people will step up and do what they can to help others in need. I have so many stories from Hurricane Harvey, both personal and seen in the media.

[@lonesapphire]

9/11 anything will always make me cry. I was 16 and lived next to an airport. The silence when everything was grounded was one of the creepiest things I've ever experienced. We were terrified all day. I was home sick from school and my boyfriend was too. We were glued to each other on the phone all day. I also remember Mr. Rogers "look for the helpers". In these types of situations, you have to. I'm not sure as a country we've ever been as united as we were on that day.

[@cathyvickers9063]

They were crossing the mouth of a river, so I'd imagine it's a shorter distance than crossing the strait under fire at Dunkirk. These skippers got their passengers to New Jersey, refueled if necessary, & headed back to the debris cloud for another load! That debris cloud was the true unknown. It wasn't just smoke from the jet fuel after the first tower came down. Anyone in. That massive cloud was breathing pulverized concrete, asbestos, toxic offgassing from burning furnishings, pulverized office furnishings; & human remains. A lot of people later got sick & died from breathing that toxic mix.

[@cathyhudnall6742]

Almost 23 years later and it still gets me. I'm crying with you. You're a beautiful human being. There's no shame in showing emotions. I just want you to know that I'm sending big hugs from North Carolina ❤

[@shoniaray8503]

I cry anytime I watch anything that talks about 9/11

[@melissadavis4981]

Luke, you would totally help. I know you say you don't think you would... but I don't think for a second you would stop to think about it and just go knowing you're saving thousands of lives.

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

Have you seen "Sully" about the pilot who made a successful water landing with a commercial airplane on the Hudson River? Tom Hanks plays the main character. Amazing true story. People called what happened, "Miracle on the Hudson"

[@gdhaney136]

When I need an infusion of hope and I'm feeling down, I re-watch the Miracle on the Hudson and the first interview with Sully. It always makes me feel better.

[@stephaniemccarthy1676]

The people in this tragic event are the main characters. Tom Hanks is the narrator of this powerful story.

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

@@stephaniemccarthy1676 yes. I know. I was suggesting a movie based on an incredible true event that he might like.

[@GOTGames]

I've only seen the movie, but the story is amazing!

[@Cassimfan]

This is one of my favorite videos, it's so powerful. However, I NEED to recommend not only watching but reacting to Brian Clark a Survivor's Story, a story from the South Tower, and Miracles and Fate on Floor 78, a story from the North Tower. They're longer videos but need to be shared to more people. They're such incredible stories and really help cement what it like inside, the confusion during the whole ordeal but also the level of humanity on display INSIDE the Towers and not just outside like it is here.

[@breico8535]

This was the absolute defining event in current US history. Ask anyone approximately 28 or older and they can tell you exactly where they were the second they heard about this. 9/11 is actually what inspired Gerard Way to start My Chemical Romance. And if you haven’t listened to them, oh boy.

[@emilyb5307]

Yep! I was young enough that my memories of it are very vague - but our teachers and families made sure to keep it in our minds. We watched live footage, we engaged with stories like this and we never forgot... I won't ever forget the first time I saw figures - people - jumping from the top floors. I can't even imagine how much more powerful it would be for those who were first-hand impacted.

[@ryanhighberg4662]

It rolled in the worst piece of legislation created in the United States. The Patriot Act. F*** Dick Cheney and every politician that voted in approval of this direct slap to the face of the constitution.

[@BebeSanchez-kj7dm]

I was at work about to get off from night shift. A coworker raced in at 6:00 AM and told me a plane had flown into the World Trade Center. I was in Washington State so we were behind East Coast time. I left the hospital and went home. I watched with my almost 4 year old son , as the second plane hit and the towers fell. I've seen a lot , this cut deep. Thanks for this. Im still crying. My son is 25 now. Hes coming to see your video. Love you

[@DogmaticNonsense]

Im just tossing out my thoughts, it may seem contradictory, but the fact you admit to not knowing if youre brave enough to do something like this is why i think you would my dude. Youd be scared you might hesitate and doubt, but thats what courage is, to do something despite the fear not due to the lack of it... Especially since youre a father. There are few things a parent couldnt do for their children, and sometimes, even other peoples children. If theyre as empathetic as you.

[@GOTGames]

Very kind to say ❤

[@abigailjohnson4270]

If you haven’t watched ‘9/11: Control the Skies’ then You have to. It’s incredible what happened in Gandar in Canada. Incredible. It’s on Disney. Must watch

[@steventambon2588]

I 10000% agree... and if you like it, a musical was made about the events called "Come From Away"

[@christinamann3640]

Also a documentary called Cleared For Chaos

[@edadragneel1569]

I came from your Taylor Swift reactions and was not expecting a reaction to a 9/11 story, but I’m here for it! I’m sorry in advance. These stories are rough ❤️😭 On a somewhat lighter note, though, there are stories of firefighters and policemen laying down on the rubble so that the rescue dogs could find “survivors” because they were getting so depressed from just finding bodies. It’s bittersweet, but I think it’s nice that the firefighters/policemen would do that to lift the dogs’ spirits. Also, if you want to learn more about different things that happened that day, I’ve got a bunch of documentaries to recommend ❤️

[@jamesleyda365]

🤘

[@camillep3631]

A lot of people don't know about the Search and Rescue dogs. Some of them stopped eating, wouldn't get up, they had to do something and they did the perfect thing . The last of the 9/11 dogs just passed away last year

[@tammarabg8174]

I had forgotten that. Thank you for the reminder.

[@jamesleyda365]

@@camillep3631 oh man! I was just thinking on that, wondering if there could be any 911 dogs still alive

[@GOTGames]

Oh my... That is both uplifting and absolutely devastating! I don't even know what to say, how sad.

[@nancythomas9353]

911 will always makes me cry and reflect on that day in 2001. I had just walked into my home after a long night shift as a nurse, and my husband was watching TV. We both watched in horror as the first, then the second tower fell. It was a clear, blue sky day, a beautiful day by all measures....normally, but this was no normal day. It would forever impact all of us. God bless all those people in Manhattan and the rescuers.

[@dianabodemer1889]

I worked the night shift too not as a nurse, but I looked at the TV by habit, when I saw the first plane I thought it could have been an horrible accident, but by the time the other plane hit, I already knew. I'm a soldier's daughter. I was 30 something, my daughter was in 2nd grade, my Dad was Artillery, and Ft Hood went into red alert. 2 more planes missing, this means death. The biggest military, active or not was ready, women just get ready.

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Amazing how we all remember exactly where we were. I was getting ready/dressed to head to the airport for a flight. It was to be my 2nd and final flight attendant interview... needless to say my life took a different route.

[@ambercimburek6872]

I live in south dakota and once I heard about the attack I was driving. I had to pull over and pray for those people. I cried and prayed in my car. I think those wonderful people who helped deserve to be recognized and I had to stop the video again and prayed for those heros that they will be rewarded in their life.

[@nolame100]

It was a horrible day in America! But we pulled together to take care of our own! You are a good person, and your children are lucky!

[@johnhelwig8745]

Dammit Luke, you got me crying over my dinner while watching this. 9/11 was one of the worst days of my life. Just the thought of the horror people suffered makes me so sad.

[@griftgfx]

I ❤NY I lived on the river right across from lower Manhattan in JC. It's really easy through the lens of news coverage and distance to lose sight of the length of this event. 9/11 was not a day for Manhattan, it was months of fire and recovery and years of reconstruction.

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

Good choice, Sir. There was nothing like this true story of bravery. This is how people should always be. Love. Not hate.

[@gramalinda750]

Love you and your channel!!! I came for your music reactions and stayed for you. Real, raw emotions every time. Thank you! (OBTW; you do know you’re an Empath, right??)

[@GOTGames]

I've been told, but I don't know anything about it, I'm just me ❤

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I live about 15 miles from the World Trade Center, in New Jersey. Two people in my life were killed that day: my next door neighbor and also my friend, who both worked at Cantor Fitzgerald in the top floors of the World Trade Center. They never came home that day. I will NEVER forget that day as long as I live. I still remember the thick black smoke and the smell of burning steel that wouldn't quit. These videos hit sooo deep, to this day. 💔😢💔💔

[@citisoccer]

Considering around 4000 people lost their lives, I'd say there's atleast 4000 stories we don't know about. This story is a beautiful example of the average American. We are such a strong nation because of the average man, not our government or military. The backbone of this nation is the people you'll never hear about.

[@serenshadow89]

I understand the layered emotions this brings. As an American, I see so much division between groups of people every day but one thing I can be proud of is that when bad things like this goes down, that division goes out of the window. I'm so damn proud of my people for stepping up when it matters and helping everyone, regardless of who they are. I'm so proud of each and every one of them who stepped up that day, on the land and the sea. This video still makes me cry even though I've seen it a dozen times at this point.

[@Suprachiasmatic]

I have always really appreciated that there are the kind of people in the world who will run towards danger instead of away from it like me. Its really incredible.

[@leerovian240gd5]

The GOAT OF reactions

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

This beautiful story should be seen by everyone. It was overshadowed by the ensuing events. There were many true heroes. Everyday ordinary citizens that aided however they could. I could tell you amazing acts of kindness that day - from able people helping the less able to the bars and eateries that opened their doors to anyone who wandered in. People forgot prejudice in that moment. All of it sits in my brain, likely forever. There is one great film with Tom Hanks - Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, which is about one child's personal journey in the days following the tragic event. I highly recommend seeing it.

[@DragonX5066]

Im one of those guys that almost never cries from watching some thing.......but this.....this made me ball my eyes out😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢. What amazing and godly souls of human beings

[@alexiafrench254]

Unfortunately, Vincent Ardolino, that drove the boat named the amberjack passed away in 2018

[@michealhagler791]

I was in prison at the time. A guard brought a TV cart into the wing. Several other inmates were in the dayroom with us. Black, brown, white, prisoners, the guard. We cried together as we watched so many people lose their lives. About 20 minutes later, the prison went on lockdown. Every man there wanted to punish someone for attacking our country and its citizens.

[@TheBradsk1379]

Time 12:45 thats me in the greennshirt holding the ladder on the rd boat(TURECAMO BOYS) i have been a US Merchant Mariner for the last 24yrs, this was the absolute most memorable day of my career and life. I will never forget the radio call that day! "All available vessels needed...." That was the most depraved but gratifying days of my life

[@kelliea7451]

Thank you for your service that day. While everyone else was helpless, you did something. This random American is grateful for you and extremely proud of you. ❤

[@livvyweimar7362]

This was amazing to witness. I absolutely love each and every one of them! They put aside every difference they had and just helped!!! It's humanity at its finest.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

Thank you for your compassion and care.

[@stephaniemccarthy1676]

I have seen this many times...always bringing tears of great blessings. Today my tears come as quick as ever. Bravo to you and your heartfelt reaction.

[@user-ov7wo8zh3p]

We need more people like you in our world ❤

[@OmegaS-117]

I was 9 years old when 9/11 happened I believe my grandmother got me out of school early on 9/11 even though I was miles away from the towers

[@Greenygal3]

Thank you for being a wonderful person. Sharing stories like this are so important

[@stormqueen29]

Terrific documentary. Don't feel bad for not knowing love. Imagine being an American and not knowing about this! Because I didn't. I only found this documentary about 4 months ago. I was shocked that I had never heard of this before.

[@evergreenforestwitch]

If it makes you feel better, I live in Oregon and remember 9/11 happening ckearly and did not kniw about this story until the 20th anniversary when I saw another reactor watch this. Truly incredible. I second you checking out Mr Rogers btw. Look for the helpers. He was such a great man.

[@Capt_Dango]

Damn it Luke! I just started working downtown again! Now for like a month, every time I bike passed the docks I'm gonna start crying! Man idk why I keep watching 9/11 videos. As much as I love hearing heartwarming stories like this, the only thing I can think about is being stuck in elementary school for 6 hrs, not knowing if my mom was ok. Really did not help that we could see the smoke....over 10 miles away. Thankfully she made it home, but lots of other people didn't that day.

[@user-bj4qx5nw9u]

My son 14 yo helped ferrys rescue when he was in 9th grade at school He's now a firefighter. Gave up his previous dreams

[@TheGelatinousSnake]

Thanks for reacting to this. Really didn’t expect. Needed a good cry

[@beacar9977]

it's one of (hopefully) the few times we cry the tears of sorrow for the victims and the tears of pride for our heroes OF ALL TYPES ... in the same tears! Us Americans that lived through this still feel it very strongly and deeply!

[@testing1567]

I was in high school about 35 miles from the city and I still remember the smell of burning in the air. I also remember the absolute panic that hit when we heard a plane fly by. It was a military jet heading towards the city, but we didn't know that. The idea of a nearby plane was enough to scare us shitless.

[@melissadavis4981]

Thank you for sharing this. I didn't know about it and I did a random deep dive into 9/11 a few months back. It's a tragic dive but like you said, it just shows how people can come together in times of crisis.

[@TassieM12]

You should look into the 9/11 story in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. The musical Come From Away is based on it, but there’s tons of documentaries on it too. Very heartwarming!

[@Veronica.1371]

❤ 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇺🇸 ❤ No words, just glad you reacted to this story.

[@RockyNikolashin]

Having been through tragedies here in America, 89 Earthquake for me among others, I can say, when there is a need, we step up to help each other. We would do the same for you. U have a beautiful soul young man.

[@sapphirestudios1971]

Radney Foster - Angel Flight (Radio Tower Remix) - w Lyrics Here is a song to check out, WARNING: You will cry! Its about the flights that bring home deceased soldiers. they are called Angel Flights. Darius Rucker sings backup vocals. The one with the lyrics and radio tower remix is the best one to listen to. ❤

[@irisheyes7815]

I was 22yrs old, living in Ireland and I came home from seeing my friends for lunch. My mum told me to get home quick n watch the news. All we saw through our tv screens was smoke, fire engines, sounds of sirens etc…. I’m so glad these stories have come out over the years. This day should never be forgotten, ever ❤

[@JaqueDark]

I deeply resonate with this. I've helped people, obviously not to the degree in the video, but there's been a few situations where I've helped someone; the elderly lady struggling with her shopping, the blind guy who got turned around in the shops and the woman being attacked. That last one, I didn't think before I stepped in, the guy was twice my size but I didn't hesitate.... it was just wrong and no one was doing anything but watching it happen. I believe we all have the capacity to be kind and helpful as long as we have the empathy for others. As the captain of the Amberjack said about it being one person... sure, it's one person but no man is an island and that person has a family that would be affected if anything happened, friends and community that would mourn that loss. I admire your honesty about not knowing what you would do in a situation, you never truly know until you're in it. There can be a lot of things that work against you like the bystander effect; someone else will do something so I won't have to kind of thing.

[@Marcus_1001]

Excellent reaction, sir! Your mix of emotions is perfectly justified and appropriate. It IS a hard thing to reconcile. On one hand you feel incredible sadness, shock and horror over such a devastating event. Then on the other hand, you have to counterbalance the sheer awe, respect and appreciation of the incredible humanity and compassion that was shown by those amazing people. That day and in the weeks that followed, Americans came together in a way that had not been seen in decades, and possibly ever. I will never, EVER forget the myriad emotions I had on that awful day.

[@doktorcz4203]

i would suggest reaction on iron dome at work... its also breath taking seeing it saving hundreds of lifes

[@Anne.Pinkerton]

I remember every second of that day! My son was a Marine stationed at Camp David (the Presidential Retreat) and I was SO afraid for him!!! There were so many brave people that day! That's just who we are deep down! Every single one of us wanted to do something that day but most of us were far away and helpless to do anything!

[@sweisbrod6109]

I'm a retired US Merchant Mariner. As a professional captain, you sign-up as part of the Sealift Program and can be called up in an emergency. It's true when you say these mariners were inspired to assist. But we're inspired by the collective efforts of the British "little boats" and those valiant men at Dunkirk. The 9/11 Boat Lift showed an enormous effort in a time of need. To me the miracle at Dunkirk is second to none. We're all just normal people doing the best that we can. Thank you for your honest reaction to a devastating time.

[@AlexValadez]

This was certainly a surprise but respect for always trying out new things. It just seems so crazy to me that this happened over 20 years ago. Young adults today grew up only hearing about it as a historical event like I did growing up learning about the moon landing or Kennedy assassination. There are several good documentaries about this day. "9/11 One Day in America" in particular is the best Ive seen. Not an easy watch but important I believe.