New Zealand Couple React to The Night Osama Bin Laden Was Killed May 1, 2011. (THIS GAVE US CHILLS!)

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[@robertrodgers1423]

When the people rallied outside the Whitehouse is even more impressive! Once upon a time we were united.

[@SpeckszDaBoss]

Yeah then Biden happened

[@blAfriCan_aMeriCan]

@@SpeckszDaBoss nope....

[@sheilamartin880]

We still are when we need to be. Luckily there have been no more outside attacks like 9-11 but a lot of natural disasters have happened where everyone comes together and helps each other like family and their differences and divisions dissappear.

[@jskelly1979]

Truth! We have become so divided today by our political parties. I really don't care who you are or what you believe, as long you are a good person, I will respect you and treat you like the way I want to be treated.

[@PurebloodedPatriot]

​@blAfriCan_aMeriCan you're right. It was actually Obama and his Vice President that divided the country

[@rachaelpate6778]

In my 52 years I have never seen my country so patriotic than after 9/11. Miss those times for sure.

[@moonglow630]

Ya, me too. It was a great time to be an American

[@MCG55SS]

yea CRAZY as a veteran of the Navy remembering 9/11 i was a Junior in high school, i signed up to join military the day i turned 18 and was extremely and still am extremely patriotic but NOW hearing college kids and the young generation say that they associate highly patriotic people with racist. Sad the path our country has went down and the ideals of this young generation.

[@moonglow630]

@@MCG55SS thank you for your service

[@joshquigley380]

Yep they manipulated us right into a bullshit war.

[@corinnem.239]

​@@MCG55SSI knew we would need people like you. It was not going to be over quickly, if ever. Thank you for your service. You kept me safe to sleep at night.

[@dontshootyoureyeoutkid]

As a New Yorker and American it meant everything that this man was no longer breathing the same air as the rest of the world.

[@thevalkyrie1477]

What does one have to do with the other?

[@CocoCrispy_]

@@thevalkyrie1477Osama lead Al Quada which was responsible for 9/11…

[@cyndianderson7056]

​@@thevalkyrie1477as Americans, this is important. As New Yorkers, it's doubly important. That's where it happened. That's where people's coworkers, family members and loved ones died.

[@thinkcritically6373]

@@CocoCrispy_ do your research...

[@christophermyers4487]

@@thinkcritically6373 do yours. Just because you title yourself “think critically” doesn’t make you smart. Likely a person living on food stamps.

[@Lorijenken]

As a Former Canadian Air Force officer, I was watching this game when this happened, I screamed in sheer joy for America.

[@jwichman9]

Thank you to all Canadians. You are truly good neighbors. God bless.

[@MsStealYourDadAndMom]

I'll never forget the kindheartedness y'all showed us on 9-11 ❤️

[@carrietatum835]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@janettamcgee8124]

I will never forget when the Canadians sheltered several American diplomats in their Embassy after the US Embassy in Tehran was taken over by the Iranians. They risked retribution. We couldn't ask for better Upstairs Neighbors. ( got that from Robin Williams)

[@kcck7588]

Thank you brother.

[@emmarustlie4875]

My dad was killed in 9/11, so I was 11 when this happened and I just remember my mom breaking down in happy tears. It was such a sense of justice for us and a day i'll never forget

[@criert135]

There was no justice.

[@BillKrayer12thMan]

Sorry for your loss!!😢 Hope this helped bring you some peace!

[@AidanWendel]

@@criert135yes there was we killed him for everything he had done those seals didn’t give them a second

[@criert135]

@@AidanWendel How is that justice? How is gunning a man and his family down in their home, in the night, justice? Where was the trial? Where were the just proceedings? There was no justice. There was also no justice for the thousands of innocent Iraqis killed by the US military. Nor was there justice for the innocent people killed due to the US government’s foreign policy (which was the reason Bin Laden gave for the 9/11 attacks).

[@Abubakrov1]

@@AidanWendelLMAOOO he only retaliated, they didn’t hate the United States before they started doing wicked things in their countries.

[@bersabeauty3804]

You guys are reminding me of a time when my country was united. I can't believe how divided we've become since that. Wow. Got me in the feels.

[@JayMac]

Check out when they caught the boston marathon bomber and the reaction to the people on the streets… That was only 10 years ago

[@matthewrowley9679]

I wish Americans were still patriotic and got along. But, the corrupt government has divided Americans on purpose.

[@networknomad5600]

I mean, the country wasn't united.

[@iceymatthome6860]

@@networknomad5600in 2011 definently not, in 2001 after 9/11 they were

[@Moneymike29]

We were not united then. Obama separated us he started it all.

[@luciusvorenus9445]

Rest in Peace, Lt. Andrew Fredericks FDNY SQ18. He was killed in when the second tower collapsed. He was with another firefighter in a Skylobby when the first tower collapsed. Andy and the other firefighter decided to split up and search different stairwells on the way down. They were trying to save as many lives as they escaped. The other firefighter survived but Andy didn't. During the fall of 2000, Andy was my Instructor for the Engine Company Operations course at the Fort Wayne Fire School. He left behind a wife, daughter and a son.

[@blakedorsey7453]

Thank you for sharing his heroic story with us. God bless

[@Zultzify]

He will be remembered well past our lifetimes. thank you for sharing his story, it made me tear up. i wish his family well and that he is resting at peace

[@joshualinder7158]

I was driving a humvee over a mountain in Afghanistan when we received the news via bft. We finished the mission we were on and when we got back to base, it was a party. The gate guards, who were normally all business were high fiving teams as they returned to base. You can't imagine how amazing and special that news was to everyone deployed at the time.

[@kaitlanparks8061]

Thank you for your service!

[@liamhilt1822]

BFT!

[@cameronspence4977]

​@liamhilt1822 talk about a throwback lol is that thing still around?

[@noborderssports5434]

Thank you for your service.

[@past-tense-of-draw]

Thank you for your service.

[@BigMacBraaap]

As an American, this meant EVERYTHING to us. It was as big as 9/11 itself. It was EVERYTHING.

[@publicuser2534]

I joined the USAF in 2005 after high school, a response to 9/11. I deployed the first time in 2007 when I was 20 yrs old. My second deployment was in 2010. On May 1st, 2011 I turned 24 years old. I was working as a security guard at night. I received a text message from my father that read: Happy Birthday Staff Sergeant. Your bday gift…OBL is dead! I about cried.

[@ilovethe1950s]

I'd almost go as far as to say it was the emotional equivalent of 'undoing' 9/11 itself.

[@irishgirldutchpour]

Super emotional right now because I miss how this country used to be. We came together quickly and easily, no matter what. Now half the country hates the other. 😢

[@thedaveanderson]

I honestly cried watching this. I feel like 9/11 was a massive turning point in our culture that we haven't recovered from. But this event here was a moment, where everyone had hope that things were going to turn for the better. And it was a moment, perhaps the last moment, we all were on the same page, the same ideology, the same people.

[@coyotelong4349]

Yep, well said 🙁

[@sallyintucson]

You’re not the only one who misses that. I miss being able to ask a stranger who they’re voting for (Mayor, Sheriff and so on) and having a civilized conversation about it. Now people always seem angry…

[@christopherking4932]

I believe it's still here

[@oxide9679]

Half the country has always hated the other half. Welcome to humanity. Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics Yankees vs Cardinals Whites vs blacks Chevy vs Ford Beer vs wine America is a collection of 332,000,000 siblings. We all can't stand each other and are always fighting and insulting each other. Until someone messes with us. Then we're all united against the outsider. "I can make fun of my siblings, but you can't."

[@OdinArrow28]

I was in the Army when we got the news and it’s a day I’ll never forget. We all just hugged each other. Even if you didn’t like someone else in your platoon, all that bitterness went away and we all just showed love.

[@Birdgangrokz]

Yea but those guys were just playing sports, you guys are actually risking everything for scum bags like bin Laden so when you get a win that big I get why you’d hug, you don’t gotta like someone but that don’t mean you can’t love them

[@dwatts64]

I remember this day because I was flying home from Quantico for a short break, I was at Quantico doing some training for an upcoming deployment, and literally turned my phone off of airplane mode as I landed in my hometown and suddenly it's blowing up with messages from all my fellow Marines and my brother (also a marine) with everyone losing their minds that Osama was gone. Best homecoming I could have imagined, and I'll never forget the night.

[@andrewcurtis4568]

No you showed bloodlust. As evil as Bin Laden was, Jesus would not have killed him.

[@angelogarcia2189]

It was my birthday, and I was home from Afghanistan on R&R

[@OdinArrow28]

@@angelogarcia2189 hell of a birthday present lol

[@RandyStoker1964]

And here we are 12 years later after this video, it’s 2023 and it seems like no one in the US can get along. How fast we forget what’s really important. It breaks my heart because I love my country. 💔💔😢

[@gregstivers8959]

Trump

[@LuckyAJC]

​@gregstivers8959 your part of the problem

[@MichelleWilliams-di2pf]

I agree...I miss the unity the United States used to have. . It seems like we are more divided than ever. United we stand, divided we fall

[@MichelleWilliams-di2pf]

​@@LuckyAJCWhy?

[@cheyenne11114]

We weren't getting along in 2011 either. This was a moment that brought us together but it was fleeting. We haven't been United on anything since the start of the Vietnam war

[@NT28Gaming]

My dad served from 1994-2016. He was Navy Special Forces (Not a SEAL) but worked close alongside them. He was there the night the compound was raided. I was in 5th grade then, my mother and I had 0 idea of wheee he was like most of the times he was deployed. Looking back on it as a 23 year old I tear up every time I watch these kind of reaction videos knowing my dad had a small piece in part of one of the greatest days in American history in the past 20-30 years.

[@kbrewski1]

I would say its one of the proudest days for most Americans since the Moon Landing in 1969 and then going back to the end of WWII. Thanks to your Dad for his service.

[@APimpNamedSlickBak]

Was your dad a diver or SWCC?

[@NT28Gaming]

SWCC @@APimpNamedSlickBak

[@moonglow630]

Thank your Dad for his service. How amazing to be part of something so consequential

[@danielcurtis1434]

Yeah I was 11 in 6th grade when the towers fell… A shame you don’t remember it (I’m assuming). It was the exactly opposite of everything the bin laden death was… So what exactly is “navy special forces”? I’m not familiar with them or what they do (civilian here)? I’m particularly curious what makes them special? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you

[@johnstevenson9429]

I was part of a police task force from NJ who responded to assist on 9/11 and saw first hand the destruction and death that day. I was proud of the way NY and its people responded, pulling together helping each other, providing food and water to first responders. It seemed the whole country for a time was united and flying flags. But over time it seemed to fade. On this night it came roaring back and was awesome.

[@hileyjohnson1901]

Thank you for all you do to protect the citizens of this nation. I don't know if you're still an officer, but I just want to say thank you.

[@johnstevenson9429]

@@hileyjohnson1901 thank you for your comment. Thankfully I am retired now but that day will be with me forever

[@johnstevenson9429]

@@hileyjohnson1901 Thank you for your comment. Thankfully I am retired now but that day will be with me forever

[@TP-pq9xx]

For any Americans with Arab ancestry the years after 9/11 were the most hostile and unwelcome they’ve ever experienced. The narrative of everyone being on the same side was never really true.

[@JaxTheReaper21]

@@TP-pq9xx Maybe it had something to do with arabs openly celebrating the terrorist attack in the streets after it happened?

[@dclinger33]

I'm a 48 year old husband and father of 3 living in Texas. Watching this, for some reason, brought tears to my eyes. Maybe due to those innocent civilians that lost their live in the attack, or maybe remembering when the hunt was finally over (closure). Either way, Americans (most of us) have an extremely deep pride for our country.

[@danieljaramillo9936]

Haha! God I can only imagine the amount of innocent civilians who died in the Middle East! Cry me a river David 😂

[@josephclark4999]

@@danieljaramillo9936 Danial: Go to Hell!!!!

[@brifrazier5459]

A lot has changed within the last decade since this has happen. Our country is severely divided. What would have to happen to bring us all back together again?

[@danieljaramillo9936]

@@josephclark4999 hope you’re not Christian!!!

[@Kpoole35]

Except for the Americans chanting "Land back" lol

[@jaymeguinn3664]

That's what has been said about us crazy Americans since world war 1. 'We fight and bicker all the time. But, when we're facing a common enemy, we come together strong.' A lot of pride behind our flag. Life's been pretty hard on me for years. I'm not ashamed to say, that this video made me cry. Never seen it. Thank you guys. You seem to have a beautiful family. Hope you all continue with your videos. 🙏👍

[@tnxjesus]

Then why tf do we fight and bicker. Make it make sense

[@aaronhenderson5929]

@@tnxjesusI fight and bicker with my brother and best friends all the time!

[@justinm1200]

This is true in a lot of countries

[@fluffylittlebear]

@@tnxjesus Every nation fights and bickers. It's politics. It doesn't mean we don't all love our country. The vast majority of Americans are still patriotic. We'll be fine.

[@mi5iu491]

Poland enters the room and says hold my beer. The poles fighting spirit is almost suicidal to a fault. I don't think there is a word for surrender in the polish language. They literally stole a submarine in ww2 . Escaped In it. And decided to attack a few nazi destroyers on their way out. They stole nazi uniforms and a Mercedes and Escaped from a concentration camp. 5000 of them fought 50 thousand sweedish troops killing almost all of them while only loosing a couple hundred of their own. 10 thousand of them took on 100 thousand Persians and won in the 1600s and saved Europe from the ottoman Islamic invasion of Europe. They defeated the Mongolian empire and stopped their invasion of europe They stopped the soviet union communist invasion if europe in 1920 They had a pet brown bear in ww2 that drank beer and caught a spy and carries artillery shells for them. The list goes on

[@robertpagano5739]

That tragic day is almost 22 years ago and this news 10 years after, still brings back all of the raw emotion. September 11th will remain a very hurtfull, emotional day for all Americans, forever. We all lost something that day. And to the families and friends who lost someone that day, godspeed and bless you!

[@christophershoe9642]

I know what we lost, Americans lost their innocents. This was when we were brought to reality.

[@darrenheideman2546]

And sadly, there's never been any sense of closure, even now.

[@HBC423]

We lost our freedom. Patriot Act

[@jennifermassie7227]

The entire world felt your pain. That day changed the world forever!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@Catherine.Dorian.]

Agreed. I live 20 minutes from NYC and my skyline was permanently changed and we could see the plumes of smoke from when they went down.. I can’t think about it without feeling so upset

[@sandyhafenbrack141]

I remember that night. The neighbors on my street came out of their homes and they were cheering. Car horns could be heard all over town. A car came down the street and the passenger was hanging out the window and he yelled "WE GOT HIM!" Everyone cheered in return. It was a wonderful feeling of unity. I hope we can find that here again.

[@mikeh8416]

Yes, another CIA operative bites the dust..!

[@enalb5085]

Osama Bin Laden was not killed that night he was dead for a long time before, we could ask all the Navy Seals involved but they all mysteriously died in a helicopter crash except for the one guy that actively shills for the mainstream establishment, conveniently enough for the gangsters running our country. I was in a front line infantry unit in Afghanistan "wHeN hE wAs KiLlEd" and not a single one of us gave a fuck because we all knew we weren't going to go home because the war was never about finding him. -9/11 was an inside job -A tomahawk missile hit the pentagon right were the only server containing the information as to where the 2.3 trillion dollars of money Donald Rumsfeld announced was lost on September 10, 2001 -9/11 Commission documents are some of the most heavily redacted in U.S. history -George Bush testified behind closed doors, unrecorded and not under oath -Nothing hit world trade center 7 and it pancaked

[@jaredf6205]

I didn’t cheer. It all felt really distasteful to me, going out and cheering. That’s what they did over there when they saw 9/11, we don’t want to be like that. I was surprised to see that from people.

[@DwayneShaw1]

@@jaredf6205 - I just posted similar sentiments above - ' It was absolutely despicable the way my neighbors 'danced on his grave' while praising Jesus - and treated me for objecting-- I was not the least bit upset that a mass murderer was brought to justice, but it was positively ghoulish the way everyone was carrying on and throwing parties over a corpse - while praising the guy that said "You have heard it said an eye for an aye, but I tell you do not resist evil, turn the other cheek".

[@naia-gl2nf]

@@DwayneShaw1 He was a psychopath.

[@RANINGHAVOC]

I was a young man growing up in an extremely dangerous part of South Central LA when 9/11 happened. That day was one of the only times I've ever seen everyone, no matter what gang they are from of what they have experienced in life, set aside their differences and focus on the the similarity of all being Americans. Aside from all the pain and terror of what happened that day, seeing this country be able to unite like that truly was the most heart warming thing I've ever seen. Yes we are in a tough place as a country right now, but I believe that unity is still inside all of us. God I hope we never have another 9/11 but that unity truly was beautiful.

[@jonjahr3403]

It's amazing how tragedy can bring us together

[@figbloppa7183]

@@jonjahr3403 what brings us together is a common enemy

[@jonjahr3403]

@@figbloppa7183 The enemy of mine enemy is my friend

[@katehaynes5735]

I honestly can't remember where I was when I found out we got him, but I'll NEVER forget 9/11! Watching this video made me cry.

[@mattlahey6705]

Look at us now. It was like that everywhere. People driving up and down the street with big American flags and everybody cheering and just simply uniting. Now we've never been farther apart. Its sad really

[@kristynkazumi]

This made me cry. The pride I feel about how much the US has overcome since it’s very beginning is just astounding. I think that’s why we are so patriotic. More so than other countries (so I’ve heard).

[@HistoryNerd808]

I was 15 at the time and finding out that information was such an amazing thing for everybody. The fact that justice had finally been served for the 3000 of our fellow Americans he had murdered.

[@lordbraithwaite4919]

That’s why I hate war, affects both parties, innocent people dying even tho they didn’t do anything

[@NostalgicTribe]

Hell, I still think we did it ourselves. To many oddities.

[@leonardgiles70]

Do some research Osama Bin Laden had ties to one of the 3 letter agencies

[@ChrisJones-pi5mh]

​@@NostalgicTribe🤡

[@michaelsmith-iu1be]

@@NostalgicTribe Yes. and the Earth is flat. not everything is a conspiracy.

[@tabithathompson5]

I was 18 when the towers went down at work. Saw the 2nd airplane hit the tower, saw people jumping, etc. The world stopped, America shocked, confused, angry, deeply heartbroken, and traumatized. I'll never forget what I saw and felt. When he was finally killed, I was in shock and so happy. He gleefully took away so many lives without hesitation. I never felt so American than that day and so connected with other Americans. Our differences didn't matter anymore. We came together instantly. ❤️ Also, I didn't realize how emotional I'd still be until I watched your video. I was crying both happy and sad tears.

[@jeffshultz3883]

Very well said Tabitha! For a very young woman at the time and still now that day will be etched in you mind your entire life. 9-11 is not forgotten by many many of us as a day of that changed us forever. Mother's,Father's,Brothers Sisters or just loved ones were gone forever. You're a true patriot! Shed a tear for those that died that day but keep your pride and love in your heart.😢❤

[@metalchef8470]

At what age did you find out that it was the United States government was actually the ones who blew the towers? Sure as hell wasn’t anyone else. Bin Laden was a pawn.

[@markreeves2491]

Here we are twelve years later, more divided than we have ever been since the Civil War ! 🤔

[@tinaraulerson7510]

Ditto on all accounts

[@enalb5085]

don't worry they'll cause another disaster like they did 9/11 when they need us to back them going to war under false pretenses Osama Bin Laden was not killed that night he was dead for a long time before, we could ask all the Navy Seals involved but they all mysteriously died in a helicopter crash except for the one guy that actively shills for the mainstream establishment, conveniently enough for the gangsters running our country. I was in a front line infantry unit in Afghanistan "wHeN hE wAs KiLlEd" and not a single one of us gave a fuck because we all knew we weren't going to go home because the war was never about finding him. -9/11 was an inside job -A tomahawk missile hit the pentagon right were the only server containing the information as to where the 2.3 trillion dollars of money Donald Rumsfeld announced was lost on September 10, 2001 -9/11 Commission documents are some of the most heavily redacted in U.S. history -George Bush testified behind closed doors, unrecorded and not under oath -Nothing hit world trade center 7 and it pancaked

[@KDog54321]

I remember I was in a casino when it was announced. Everyone cheered, everyone was so happy and excited. People were buying strangers drinks and celebrating.

[@daylonbeebe4835]

I was in Afghanistan that night. It was a feeling that I will never forget. No one on the base I was at sleep the following night.

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

Thanks for your service !

[@colinstubblefield4670]

Thank you!

[@annieb9627]

Thank you so much for your service! Freedom is NEVER free!

[@PinkHawk191]

Thank you for your service!

[@jessicamorrell4713]

Thank you ❤

[@Kirbykfed89]

As an American who grew up through 9/11 and everything that followed, this brought me to tears once again! Seeing Americans come together as one was such a moving moment in history. We definitely need a moment like that again (too much separation and hate going on).

[@MrWarren1991]

It is the vocal minority on both sides, the issue is those of us that are still united need to stand united and show that we still exist. There is just too much fear of a weaponized government.

[@susanthejew6351]

as someone who believed bush his false flag is what i read

[@lanceboyer9968]

I'm with you. Anytime I see stuff about 9/11 and Osama being taken out I get emotional. This video teared me up.

[@Werewolf914]

I was born in March of 1997 so I don't really remember 9/11 I was too young, but I do remember when Osama was killed my Mom came into my room crying and I thought something bad had happened but then she told me what happened and then me and my Siblings all got up and we just waited for Obamas announcement and when we knew it was confirmed he really was dead it was a huge celebration and my neighbors and everyone were banging pots and cheering like you normally don't hear outside of New Years Celebrations it was definitely a night I'll never forget. I agree it does seem we've all become very divided even more than usual it seems like the 2 Political Parties are at each others throats, I hate Politics for me we're all Humans we've all got our own shit we're going through let's just put aside personal beliefs and just look out for our fellow Humans you never know when one simple kindness is all someone needs

[@jikook7457]

Me too. Definately teary eyed watching this right now

[@caylahengland860]

I was a teenager in Colorado. My friends and I were playing football in our front yard and my dad came running out shouting that "We got him!!!" I fell to the ground and just screamed for joy! What a moment! I'll remember it forever.

[@Unknown_Ooh]

No body was ever produced they aren't dumping the world's #1 terrorist in the middle of nowhere ocean with no pictures

[@Teresia12]

This always makes me cry. The pride in my country and military runs in my veins. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rogerwilleford1551]

I was deployed in Afghanistan at the time. I just remember looking at my buddies and smiling. I said "were going home boys." One of the most rememorable things that ive ever experienced in my time in the U.S Army. Im so glad that i was enlisted during that time.

[@Salty_Balls]

Narrator: it was not in fact time to go home. The powers that be figured out a way to drag it out for 10 more years.

[@rogerwilleford1551]

@@Salty_Balls it was at this moment that he knew....he fucked up. Yea I signed up for another 4 years lol.

[@Condesamontes]

Thank you for your service, sir.

[@jakeolszewski16]

Thank you for your service

[@criert135]

So that’s why you thought you were there? Shows the ignorance and nativity of soldiers.

[@cproddy1994]

The significance of those two teams playing at the moment is amazing. New York and Philadelphia both had planes go down on that awful day, and New York and Philadelphia were together when the mastermind of 9/11 was brought to justice. ❤

[@kaitlanparks8061]

Poetically tragic.

[@asantsec6046]

I joined the Marines 363 days after 9/11 and served 11 good years. Watching this and feeling my reaction to it with you two was amazing. I was stationed in New Orleans when this happened and I remember driving through the 7th Ward seeing people waving flags. It was a great day to wear the uniform of my country.

[@ImNeurons]

Raised in New Orleans. It's good to see home, even if it is from a YT comment.

[@asantsec6046]

@@ImNeurons Who Dat

[@BobSacamano1]

Thank you for your service

[@carrietatum835]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@CrystalLaRosa-z1w]

God bless Seal team 6

[@babybunnyofdoom6834]

I was in my senior year of High School when this happened. Stayed up late on a school night to watch the President's announcement since it was added on that it was about something major. The next morning at school the atmosphere felt more alive than I think it ever felt. Smiles, small groups chanting USA, and people hugging as they came in the door and walked to their friends. You could tell even the teachers seemed to be more upbeat than normal.

[@Ssmith248]

It was very emotional. I remember when 9/11 happened. My kids were in school and I was glued to the TV. My brother in-law traveled for a living, so I called him, hoping he wasn't on a plane to NY. He answered his phone and he had no idea what was going on. Still brings tears to my eyes. Much love to you guys.

[@biker93921]

I was stationed in Okinawa, Japan when the announcement came out. We were in the chow hall when we saw the press conference as well. We went back to work and immediately got let go to off duty time. My buddies and I went out on the town that night. We drank and celebrated and a lot of us shed tears over the fact that we had finally gotten that monster.

[@JAK3Y7]

Rah

[@elevatedtolorance]

Watching this from the USA. This activated all the feelings from that night. It is so interesting to get reactions about US events from others around the world. Thank you for your kindness and support.

[@tarafurby1115]

I’m an Army vet. My husband was finishing up his 20 yrs in the navy. He was on a deployment with the USS Vinson when this happened.

[@lisal6121]

Do you know the movie Zero Dark Thirty? It ends with the actual operation of finding and killing of Bin Laden. The movie is award winning. There is a careful balance of the strategy and restrain in the violent scenes. Worth every second to watch.

[@duanetelesha]

Excellent movie a must see.

[@christophershoe9642]

Yes, yes, and yes. A must see!

[@Mscoffeeforu2]

Yes, thank you. I forgot the name of the movie with the footage. It is such an excellent movie. It's a must see.

[@noahbrenner4254]

Second this

[@JustMe-js8vc]

Yes, but there was A Lot of artistic license. Don’t believe everything from Hollywood. There’s things about that operation that “never happened.”

[@richardmusquez5373]

No Atlanta or Denzel, this is a glimpse of why you guys are TREMENDOUS PARENTS! Love you guys as a family! In this day and age society needs more parents like you guys! Much love from Bakersfield CA!

[@whodat879]

I don't think there's anything bad in it, why not let the kids watch

[@coyotelong4349]

@@whodat879 They didn’t know what was in this video though I also don’t think this would be bad, but might also necessitate explaining the background, about 9/11 and who OBL was, etc, which maybe was a convo they didn’t want to have with their kids, so I get it!

[@Parkjkookie1831]

​@@coyotelong4349if it was footage of the planes crashing or falling I would've let my kids watch. It's history. It's not a movie. Why do parents have to sometimes be do dang strict.

[@NotRage.]

brings tears to my eyes seeing everyone united, even during one of the most heated rivalries, fans still had a common ally... Their country.

[@ocsjc13]

U do realize most of those fans were Phillies fans right

[@tomforce8331]

@@ocsjc13 and what’s wrong with that

[@tomforce8331]

I forgot to add a question mark

[@kerrihennebury7616]

I still get breathless remembering this. I’m an American. I live in Maine. I cried, relief and tears first. Then anger at what he orchestrated. It was an emotional ride.

[@nikcissell4857]

I was 13 at the time. My dad had come home from work and my mom and i had the tv on and we just stared in awe. I was 3 when 9/11 happened. I remember my grandparents were watching me while my parents were at work. The complete horror they showed on their faces is still engraved into my memory. The force of our military is under estimated and we wouldnt be the country we are without them

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

I was 3 years old when JFK was assassinated,& like you, I remember it Clearly, bc of my parents wailing, neighbors coming over doing the same, the nonstop coverage, the news man aka Walter Cronkite breaking down on tv, & all the way down to everyone losing it when a little boy aka JFK Jr saluted. Of course I didn’t understand it all, beyond it being something REALLY SUPER BAD, but that trauma is what led me to digging into it all, at different levels by age,& then with the Twilight Zone of computers/internet in all homes!!! His assassination was 6 weeks after he announced there were Really bad people in our Government & Secret Societies working to destroy our Constitutional Republic,& he was going to expose them all. Fun Fact-The phrases “Conspiracy Theory”& “Conspiracy Theorists”, was coined by the FBI, & spread by the media, to shame & dismiss those who Didn’t buy the Lies told of That assassination,& of course amped up the usage with other assassinations, & Any Government garbage pulled that was/is leading to Communism. One only needs to ask Why documents are Still being withheld 6 decades later, under the excuse of it being a National Security Risk, IF we were told the Truth?!? Bush Sr was photographed in Dallas that day, yet he maintained his Lie of being the Only adult in the World, who had access to TV’s or radios, who Didn’t know Where he was that day, or What he was doing, like everyone knows from 9-11, through his departure to H£LL to reunite with his father. Bush Sr’s Father was The Financial Backer of Hitler, making Him just as responsible for the deaths of millions of Our Soldiers, other countries’ soldiers, innocent Men, Women,& children in war zones, as well as the Millions of Jews murdered. He was instrumental in our Government refusing Jewish refugees, while Also instrumental, along with The Swamp Monsters, in secretly bringing thousands of War Criminals & Josef Mengele Wannabes,that were to stand trial in Nuremberg & be executed, into our country with new identities, to continue their horrific experiments on US. Bush Sr, a supposed Nobody at the time, was placed as head of the CIA shortly after JFK’s assassination, who had our military protecting Poppy Fields overseas, that was then turned into drugs sold Here, to begin the Murdering of our family members, while bankrolling The CIA, so they Wouldn’t have to answer to Oversight Committees for funding. He was the first to publicly use the phrase of “The New World Order”, on national tv as POTUS,& he was Hussein Obama’s “Mentor”, with photographs of him and 5-7 year old Hussein at his ranch. Bush Sr Always carried hard candies in his pockets, for Hussein, & later carried on the Endearing Private Joke of always having the Same hard candies for when he would see Michael. Hussein’s Grandmother was a Treasonous Traitor Bush used,& he was instrumental in getting his mother married to a foreign rich POS who did Dirty Works for Bush,& adopted Hussein, later leaving him Hundreds of Billions of dollars that Hussein keeps in that country to avoid taxes & questions. It’s no wonder Why Hussein had his entire life scrubbed from the public. It also answers the question of Why the Bush before Hussein’s reign, publicly stated numerous times, that he would Not be critiquing or criticizing Hussein’s Presidency, as has been done from the beginning of Presidents-bc he grew up with Hussein,& Hussein was like a Brother.🤬🤢🤮. 🙏⚖️🙏

[@williamduryea7846]

I lost three very close friends of mine that day....check out Zero Dark Thirty to see a great movie about it

[@Parkjkookie1831]

​@@cynthiamgrooms8195man you wrote a whole book

[@jackio46]

I lost a good friend on that day (the 1st plane) and a year later, I was in NYC for the anniversary, met with her family and through them some of the first responders who have all become great friends. So to hear the news that Osama bin Laden had been found was met with, not so much joy, but a sense of justice and relief.

[@CabinFever52]

Really sorry for your loss.

[@TheDylls]

Like putting down a heavy bag you hadn't realized you were still carrying...

[@countycalling]

I lost my cousin, I was able to raise her child I was so proud to do so

[@TheDylls]

@@countycalling Stepping up no less than the first responders! Thank you for what you've done 😊🇨🇦

[@YaM0MsAh03]

Watching this 12 years later I still get chills. As an American, I can honestly say thats the last time I felt the States were actually United and people were proud to be Americans.

[@mollyreid4844]

As an American, this gives me chills and brings tears. I will never forget that night. My family sat in front of the tv in silence with tears rolling. My Aunt had been gone radio silence for over a week. Come to find out much later, she was one of the engineers on sight overseeing the choppers on the mission. I was finishing my junior year of high school. I was in second grade when 9/11 happened.

[@WarriorJournals]

My husband was there too. I normally would hear from him nearly every day. But during this, I hadn't heard from him in several days. So I spent this time terrified. I don't even remember people celebrating. I think I was too stressed at the time to be able to form any memories of anything else but worry about him.😩

[@williambigbills-9665]

That’s one thing I gotta say about Obama, he handled this situation as perfectly as he could. He didn’t brag, he didn’t show emotion, but you can tell in his eyes how proud he was of his nation. I’m not an Obama fan, but I remember my mom started crying and I was playing video games in my room and she yelled for me and my brother to come here now and my dad was out skillet frying potatoes and he came in while mom turned up the tv. When Obama announced we got him my dad grinned and my mom cried.

[@onewarriornation602]

Yeah, I gotta hand it to Obama, helping the CIA make up this fictional event and promulgating it to the American people was "perfect." I had tears in my eyes.... Then I remembered Bin Laden died in 2003 which was confirmed by USAR Delta, USAR 5th Special Forces, British SAS and the French Foreign Legion. After that rolled my eyes, realized Obama was another puppet and went about my evening.

[@hectorramos2490]

I will never forget that day I was watching that game. It was the second time in my life I saw my dad cry, the first time was 9/11. My father and myself being soldiers in US Army it just hits differently. God Bless America!

[@Christopher-Yabadabado]

I still "heartbreak" over that day. I was a flight attendant for AA then, and retired now. Betty was a hero. They all were. Just breaks my heart.

[@amyscrazybeautifullife3569]

I was out at a bar when the news came on the TV and everyone started cheering and chanting USA! It was very emotional!

[@BuckyBarnesATL]

I went to OEF in the Army after 9/11. I’m so proud of all my fellow soldiers, I really am. Served with the XVIII Airborne/82nd Airborne, Special Forces etc. So many brave men and women.

[@GraceWaltemeyer]

When word broke that Bin Laden was killed, our school showed the news coverage on it and we all cried and celebrated. It was truly an amazing moment where we all came together.

[@shanamarierocks]

I remember that night. I was at a bar, drinking and playing pool and the bar was showing the game. The DJ suddenly stopped the music and demanded everyone’s attention. This wasn’t normal so of course, everyone fell silent pretty fast and looked towards the stage. The emotion and volume that erupted from everyone after he made the announcement is still unmatched.

[@Ajs8180]

I still get emotional hearing Obama say we got him. I would like to see you guys react to the video of them getting him and also there is a great story of the town of Gander in New Foundland in Canada that took the brunt of the planes that was grounded on 9/11 that couldn’t land here. It’s a great heart warming story that everyone should hear. We’re Lucky to have Canada as neighbors and New Foundland shows why we’re lucky to have them. ❤️

[@enalb5085]

Osama Bin Laden was not killed that night he was dead for a long time before, we could ask all the Navy Seals involved but they all mysteriously died in a helicopter crash except for the one guy that actively shills for the mainstream establishment, conveniently enough for the gangsters running our country. I was in a front line infantry unit in Afghanistan "wHeN hE wAs KiLlEd" and not a single one of us gave a fuck because we all knew we weren't going to go home because the war was never about finding him. -9/11 was an inside job -A tomahawk missile hit the pentagon right were the only server containing the information as to where the 2.3 trillion dollars of money Donald Rumsfeld announced was lost on September 10, 2001 -9/11 Commission documents are some of the most heavily redacted in U.S. history -George Bush testified behind closed doors, unrecorded and not under oath -Nothing hit world trade center 7 and it pancaked

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

Gander will always be a place i hold close to my heart. though i have never been there, the way these people went above and beyond in a time of crisis helps restore some of my faith in humanity.

[@bubzilla6137]

I saw a documentary about that! Not only did they offer shelter but they fed them, were very friendly and generous beyond comprehension. I would love to visit Gander some day, if only to say thanks on behalf of my fellow Americans. 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇲

[@maryannefeyer6332]

There’s was a Broadway musical written about those days in Gander called “Come From Away”. I was fortunate to be able to see it when it was still in workshop.

[@jmic9065]

Yes, Gander did awesome!!

[@oscar2017327]

My 6th grade History teacher got the news during class and stopped everything for the rest of the day and we just got to celebrate and eat snacks she provided. She was glowing.

[@Louisianamomma13]

I’ve never seen this video. It’s got me crying. I’m a U.S. Navy veteran. With all the craziness that’s happening here now, it feels good to be reminded of how we can come together. I appreciate your videos and hearing your views.

[@PaulM-kc2tk]

Thank you for your service. I'm a US Army veteran and currently my daughter is married to a soldier stationed on the USS Michael Murphy in Pearl harbor.. Actually just came back from visiting them for a week. His father is a retired Navy Seal and was in DevGru on the Bin Laden mission. I can't put into words how amazing it is to simply be in the same room as him.

[@skyhawk_4526]

The full video is definitely worth watching. It's well done and respectful. (From a USAF veteran serving from 1994-1998 and then activated again as a reservist (as a result of 9/11) from 2001-2022)

[@victoriagoss8681]

Makes me sad to hear that other countries don’t have that bond in patriotism. We truly are the UNITED States of America. 🇺🇸

[@mikehink4062]

The same way my parents remember when they heard JFK had been killed I remember exactly where I was and what was going on around me on 9/11 as well as the night Bin Laden was killed. What a great moment for America, when being Republican or Democrat didn’t seem to matter (which it shouldn’t), we were all just Americans… without being embarrassed at all I can say this brought a tear to my eye.

[@brandeecrooks8842]

Watching your videos reminds me how special our country is in the midst of so much division. Thank you for this reminder.❤ I was at a music festival here when it was announced and it was a special moment. 🙏

[@scotttaylor8498]

Thank you to all of the people out there who put their lives on the line. Thank you so much. God bless America.

[@anthonycullen]

They were truly brave people lots of love and respect from London England.

[@Beans-1111]

That was a very special night for us. It really meant a lot.

[@mikeh8416]

YES IT DID. It meant millions MORE believed a lie and CHEERED about it!!

[@enalb5085]

Osama Bin Laden was not killed that night he was dead for a long time before, we could ask all the Navy Seals involved but they all mysteriously died in a helicopter crash except for the one guy that actively shills for the mainstream establishment, conveniently enough for the gangsters running our country. I was in a front line infantry unit in Afghanistan "wHeN hE wAs KiLlEd" and not a single one of us gave a fuck because we all knew we weren't going to go home because the war was never about finding him. -9/11 was an inside job -A tomahawk missile hit the pentagon right were the only server containing the information as to where the 2.3 trillion dollars of money Donald Rumsfeld announced was lost on September 10, 2001 -9/11 Commission documents are some of the most heavily redacted in U.S. history -George Bush testified behind closed doors, unrecorded and not under oath -Nothing hit world trade center 7 and it pancaked

[@yankee_tango]

@@mikeh8416 it's a lie only in your mind. Open your eyes and your brain to the facts about the whole thing.

[@tomforce8331]

@@mikeh8416 shut up Mr nonsense

[@tomforce8331]

@@mikeh8416 it’s not a lie

[@nickpeyton8056]

I was not too far away from the raid location (Afghanistan) and when it came over the net, every one cheered. We had both US Troops and Canadians, drinking coffee and celebrating. It was an emotional night for us.

[@dylonpress7034]

I was 10 at the time and didn't understand war or anything like that but when I heard that announcement on T.V. I got really excited. A couple family members had to walk away because they were crying. Justice had been served. We lost a loved one in one of the towers. Some people lost everything and others lost their lives. We will never forget those who have fallen and those that helped. God bless America

[@NerdyNanaSimulations]

On 9/11 I was at home with my youngest who hadn't started school yet. On the day they got Bin Laden I had gotten the kids all down and then fireworks erupted around the neighborhood. My husband and I stepped outside and the neighbors were all celebrating in the streets. It was overwhelming at the time, yet we all felt like one family on that day. Neighbors were meeting for the first time as they all came out to be part of the celebration.

[@ryanawilson8549]

We are so far from that unity that it's sad

[@madmex2k]

Political devicivness has driven a wedge between the whole country. Sadly, I believe it would likely take another event such as this to bring us all back together.

[@ctb2814]

@@madmex2k the usa is finished. The dream is over. Today its a sick minded nation where our children are being brainwashed into sexual perversions .

[@ratlips4363]

For the East coast, it was late at night. For those of us on the west coast, we were just sitting back enjoying the finish of our Sunday BBQ when the announcement came through. What a feeling! Not only was the bad guy dead, but the country could breathe now...or so we thought

[@paulpienkowski498]

I actually cried. My cousin is a Marine. He was sobbing. He'd lost a lot of friends during the search for bin Laden.

[@1987apa]

Ill never forget where I was. My family and I were watching a movie in the theater when we got the news. Everybody started getting the update and we all clapped and cheered!

[@BobbyAbernathy]

This was a great moment for all 320M of us. And we showed it. Thank you.

[@adamhartman3510]

You are great. You should sink your teeth into meatier content like this more often. Watching you two react to America, with your idealism and (I mean this extremely positively) naïveté, warms my heart every time. I pray all Americans can look at our country the way your family does. You are doing our nation a great service. Best of luck with your upcoming trip! 🇺🇸

[@callmesomeone]

I'm a Mets fan who grew up in NY and was living in Vegas while watching the game when the news broke. I couldn't sit still afterward. I had to be with people. So, I went to a bar I used to frequent and found myself, very unexpectedly, sitting next to members of the Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base is based in the Vegas area) just drinking beers and watching the news. It may have been the most surreal experience of my life

[@violetpup4272]

I went to the White House that night. My husband was active military and we lived close to DC. It was a crazy, amazing experience I will never forget. The energy was wild. The video about how they got him is crazy.

[@rjapsu160]

I was in the stands that night, and I distinctly remember it was confusing and cathartic simultaneously. I was a junior (3rd year) in high school when 9/11 happened, and oddly enough I was at this game right after I got out of work, nearly a decade later, with my brother and my mom. It's a weird feeling to celebrate the death of a human, and not necessarily a welcome one either. But there was a sense of relief as a people that it might not happen again. That as long as that man was dead and gone, someone else wouldn't be able to fly into our tallest building and hurt us in the same manner. I still don't know how to feel about that night, but I'll never forget being in those stands.

[@nicholasmazzarella2720]

Wow. Thanks for doing this. Brought back a ton on emotion. My brother joined right after 9/11 went to fight and did not come home. He gave everything for all of us. I wish we could all be united like this all the time. Thanks again for this one. You guys are awesome.

[@thamertanner5448]

So sorry for your loss 💔

[@nicholasmazzarella2720]

@@thamertanner5448 Thank you : )

[@leafiiloran]

Incredibly sorry for your loss, your brother is a hero. ❤ Cannot imagine the emotions running through that night.

[@nicholasmazzarella2720]

@@leafiiloran Thank you so much for the kind words about my brother. This was a tough weekend as well. The kind words are so nice to hear. Thank you again for being so nice : )

[@JenniferSteil28]

@@nicholasmazzarella2720his (and your family’s) sacrifice will never be forgotten. That is a debt that we can never repay. My brother was a USAF cable dawg who set up comms at Baghdad Airport in April-October 2003 before it even had the OIF designation…while he was able to come home, a big piece of him was left in that desert.

[@davidswan7019]

Wow! My husband and I share utube acct my name is katrina This video so reminded of how that night felt! We live in New York ,western New York. I sat in front of my tv every waking hour for days after 9/11! All we wanted to do was be with our family’s and that day will never leave my heart! I cried watching this as I did that night! We are a very divided country right now but I have to believe if god forbid anything like this ever happened again we would all have our neighbors backs and care just as much as we did then ❤ to all of us here in the US… love watching your fam!

[@vintaqe_vibez5978]

That was the best time in our country! 🇺🇲 I remember going to my neighbors house and we celebrated 🎉

[@juliebey8240]

It was an emotional night which provided some closure to that horrific catastrophe of the terrorist attack where nearly 3000 people died in MINUTES. Our country has never been the same. Those early years afterwards were haunting. A flood of relief when he was taken out. Thank you for your compassion. This brand of terrorism affects the whole world 🌍. I for one am grateful that your beautiful country has not been touched by this evil and pray that nothing like this ever will happen again. These have been difficult times. Yes, love these reactions on more mature content out of the presence of the little ones. Thanks guys 😊

[@wolffriendinus]

I was 28 that day. I was in my bedroom and went to get a snack. When I got to the family room my dad told me what happened and I just stood there in disbelief for a few minutes. I couldn't believe it had happened.

[@bubzilla6137]

Haha! Same... I mean I was also 28 that day. I remember it like it was yesterday though. It's something that just stays with you. Only 9/11 itself was more memorable. Or perhaps equally memorable but for very opposite reasons... It's very sad to see how Americans are so divided now. And so angry too...

[@tylerhutchinson4747]

Everyone in our country has forgotten who we are!! Listen, all of the protest, social media, and our rights will disappear if we don’t stay united! It doesn’t matter who you vote for, it doesn’t matter what color you are, it doesn’t matter what orientation you are! We are Americans, and we have to stand together and protect all of our freedoms!

[@randyward2766]

I was in the U.S. Air Force when this happened. It really felt like it was a step towards recovering from the trauma that was 9/11. Like the wound had been open and could finally be stitches together.

[@cmbtking]

It's a night I'll never forget as an American, I was 21 at the time. Happened to randomly hear about the tweet hours before Obama announced it so getting to watch the crowds and everything build up before the announcement was something really special. I lived 20 minutes south of DC on 9/11 and was 11 years old. It's defined our entire generation as Americans.

[@Rockhound6165]

I recently visited the 9/11 Memorial in NYC. To say it was heavy is an understatement. I had a personal connection to that day as I worked for American Airlines and when Betty Ong(Flt. 11) used the air phone she called our call center. But it's a day I'll never forget. So when they finally took that monster out I never could have been prouder.

[@donnagum6172]

My children were in elementary school on 9/11. The news was broadcast throughout the school via intercom for all ages to hear throughout the day.

[@marcieaz1197]

I remember we were at a hockey game when it was being announced and it was loud with the USA Chant. Opposing players were hugging it out.

[@janicewilliams966]

Completely respect y’all for protecting your kids! Parenting done right! 🥰🤩

[@danielbrooks1740]

Protecting them from what?

[@Parkjkookie1831]

There's no harm in allowing them to see to the whole story. Why sheild kids from history graphic or not. Keeping your kids un a bubble can actually cause some kids to really lash out as they get older. It's like thise parents that don't have the "talk" but then get shocked when they find out their child is pregnant. My kids were told about these things at a very young age. I don't dumb it down for them either. They ask I tell. Terrorists smashed into buildings and murdered thousands that's how I told them. My daughter asked where do babies come out of and I said your vagina or they cut your stomach open. What's the point in lying. They will find out on their own. My kids were told straight answers. I hate when ppl are like this content is to disturbing for children. Oh please. This video was at a game. Not graphic at all.

[@sparklight0964]

@@Parkjkookie1831You don’t get to decided or shame someone else for how they raise their kids your kids don’t need all the graphic details that would be nightmare inducing but you didn’t care cuz they can handle it right?

[@benjaminraymundo6711]

Yes, You are 100% right@@sparklight0964

[@samstone8674]

I wasn't alive when 9/11 happened, but the trauma, the pain, and the hate is passed down through generations from your family and your schooling. I remember back in middle school the minute of silence we would have, and how entire class periods would be dedicated to retellings of dead people's stories. I still remember the old piece of audio someone had taken during 9/11 that forever captured the sound of falling bodies hitting the cement. I still remember the story of a hero called the man in the red bandana. I grew up intimately familiar with the atrocity of 9/11, and the death of Bin Laden truly felt like justice had finally been served. If you want a more in-depth understanding of 9/11 and how Americans view it, I'd suggest looking into stories like the man I mentioned above, the boatlift, or old videos from the survivors (though the last one can get very dark and perhaps even graphic). These are the stories that children of the States are taught about in school from as early as 6th grade onwards and heavily impact how we view the topic.

[@skyhawk_4526]

Thank you for this. I don't really consider myself as "an old guy," but in a sense I am. When I saw your statement that you weren't alive when 9/11 occurred, I guess I felt a little bit older than I normally do. I was 25 when it happened. Prior to that, in the 1990s, I had been an active-duty airman in the USAF. About 2 months prior to it, I had been in Manhattan for my cousin's wedding and seen the World Trade Center firsthand. (She and her new husband personally lost friends that day.) 9/11 is a day I'll certainly never forget. When it happened, I was a reservist in the Air Force, and working the nightshift at a private security job on the West Coast. I first learned of it at the end of my shift when I started my car to go home. The radio was on and they were talking about a plane that had crashed into one of the WTC buildings. It was so early on that none of them knew if it was a small private plane, an accident, or something else. I remember driving home and turning on the TV. At that point, it was pretty obvious to me (from my background and experience) that it was a large plane, and based on the clear skies, certainly not an accident. Then the second plane hit the other tower and I watched it live. I remember calling my mom and waking her up and telling her to turn on the TV. She was rather annoyed, but I told her, "This is big! We are at war now." I then began packing my military bags and I called my supervisor (at the security company I worked for) and told him I probably wouldn't be coming to work tonight. (Turns out I wouldn't be working for them again for a year.) Sometime during the day, I got a call from my reserve unit. They said nothing official came out, but I should pack my bags. I told them I already had. Later that evening, I was at the military installation (voluntarily) where my unit was stationed to help out with the dramatically increased security measures. Shortly thereafter, I found myself on active duty for another year, and for a time of it, deployed to the other side of the world. It was truly a life-changing event, and I don't regret at all being called back to active duty as a result of it. I'm actually glad I happened to be in that position at that time. Those days and obligations are long over now, but I'm glad to have been able to play a role in our response to it. So when I learned about 10 years later than Bin Laden had been killed, it was certainly an emotional time for me and all I served with. And obviously, even more so for anyone who personally lost loved ones in 9/11.

[@samstone8674]

@@skyhawk_4526 Wow, what an interesting story. I've heard a lot of tales from the civilian perspective, but not from someone who was part of the military. And yeah, it's amazing how just a couple years could make such a big difference. I only missed such a well-known event by a few years, and despite that, it was still very impactful on my life and affected a large part of my schooling. The changes 9/11 generated were not just personal, but perhaps even cultural. Being one of the people up and doing something after such a horrible situation must have been quite the feeling. I can't imagine how it was to be in your shoes, to be put on active duty, even if you were anticipating it.

[@mamabear123]

​@Skyhawk _452 thank you

[@richardcasados]

I will never forget every single moment of that day. It's permanently seared into my brain. From the time I woke up till the moment I closed my eyes.

[@cindyp9857]

It was horrific and surreal. I watched it live when the second plane hit. Seeing an enormous, steel structure collapse on itself and then seeing ANOTHER building collapse on itself is very traumatic. You watched, frozen, and stunned in disbelief and it's all you lived for months.

[@thatsameenergy]

I was in the movie room of my barracks with some of my fellow Marines when the announcement was made. It was one of the moments of my life I'll never forget. We celebrated hard that night.

[@jimmygav722]

I from and live in Philly and I’m tearing up watching this I love my city and I love my country GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@iamrrspike7132]

Having followed in the footsteps of my fathers before me I felt a deep deep passion to join the military and did so. To serve not only for them but for the American people has been the highlight of my life and an honor that I still feel I haven’t done enough for the people of our incredible nation. I love the American people!

[@ronniereidy4648]

This was truly a beautiful moment in the USA. Everyone was happy. Knowing that the Mets won that game adds to the feeling. Everyone in the USA was celebrating but not as much as New Yorkers or people from NJ or CT who worked in the city on that awful day. Another joyous video just the two of you should react to is the interview from the end of the Patriot’s Day movie. Many cops and victims from the Boston Bombing were interviewed and it was incredibly moving to watch the interviews that were included at the end of the movie.

[@TheHcjfctc]

I had just turned 16 when 9/11 happened. My mom was deeply affected. I never saw her gate anyone, but after 9/11 there was a hatred formed in her. On this night, I was at the end of my pregnancy with my youngest. My mother was with me as we tried to bring on labor. She’s also a huge Phillies fan so she was keeping up on the updates from this game. I never thought I’d see my mom rejoice over the death of someone, but she definitely did that night. She’s in a different place now, but it was definitely a weird feeling as a Christian. I was glad to see justice served, but also not feeling like that a death like that should be celebrated. I still have mixed feelings about it.

[@Mike-sr6gd]

God bless yours🇺🇸❤️

[@missi44]

Idk man god killed a lot of people in sodom and gamorrah and everyone on earth including children, pregnant women etc in the flood. So i think its safe to say god understands bloodlust and vengeance

[@AaronHalloway-mr6tp]

Yours is the first non-disturbing comment here. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and gentleness. It's a rare thing, and very refreshing.

[@jonathanw5629]

I spent a good portion of my military career in Afghanistan. I can say without a doubt that day made me proud to be an American. Not the "got em" moment, but that the United States was truly united

[@criert135]

Shame the thousands of innocent people in Iraq and Afghanistan killed by the US military didn’t receive justice.

[@RosesAreRedLove]

@@criert135they kill ours and side with bin Laden, we kill theirs

[@russellcrawley3299]

It breaks my heart to know that this country will never be as united as we were that night.

[@laurenyiengst4865]

I was at that game that night. It was really weird...all of a sudden nobody could get cell service and everyone was looking at their phone and not watching the game. Then, when the news finally broke, it was just an unreal experience. Something I will never forget. Gives me the chills re-watching it. PS....I was on a first date too...the guy only lasted a year but those memories will last a lifetime.

[@Sirge57]

Would love to see more of "Just the two of us". I agree, somethings kids don't need to be exposed to at a young age.

[@naia-gl2nf]

@@31Mike Nobody said new generations don't need to learn them .They just don't need to learn them as young children.

[@Parkjkookie1831]

I strongly disagree. I se3 nothing wrong in allowing children know about things of history. My kids were told things from a very young age. They asked and I'd tell. Straight answers. Daughter asked how babies are born and I told her they come out of the vagina or they cut your stomach open i told them that these men flew planes and smashed them into buildings and into the grounds and killed thousands of people. I even allowed them to watch videos of the plane crashing into the buildings videos of them falling and of course the more touching videos of the people jumping. No reason to always cover their faces or ears. But no parent is a like

[@Parkjkookie1831]

​@@naia-gl2nf I don't think the age of the child should matter. They'll find out somewhere else. I feel it's best for the parents to tell them. Kids do find these things out. So why don't they just tell their kids first.

[@naia-gl2nf]

@@Parkjkookie1831 Because kids deserve to be kids without worrying about adult bullshit

[@harmonyann4675]

I miss that Patriotic feeling… 🙏🏽🇺🇸🌎✌🏽 (love your family and videos! God bless you!)

[@reedee9330]

I was in NY with my sister and her husband visiting family. We were waiting to pick up my Aunt that night. We found out and my Uncle wanted to go to Times Square. Lol. I got a text from my brother who is an Army veteran. I remember it well- "We got him." Then I thought about a dear friend of mine who was KIA in Iraq. He joined the Army after 9/11. He always said it was his duty to serve and he loved America. All I could say then was "We got him Jon" and definitely cried afterwards...

[@whattha_huh]

It was also the fact that enemies around the world were hanging it over our heads for so long that he was still out there and was getting away with it. That was a "think twice" moment.

[@1trumantucker1]

And no proof has ever been shown. Buried at sea.... convenient....🤦🏻

[@jeffhampton2767]

Exactly

[@joeyholloway6802]

I was watching this game in south Alabama! I remember just running out in the yard when I realized what was going on and could hear my neighbors on all sides of the cow pastures whooping and hollering ! We weren’t together physically but we’re emotionally and to be able to celebrate with people up to a half mile away !!!!! It was a moment is really all I can say !

[@kellifranklin9872]

I’m from Birmingham and when the news came down my boyfriend and I went out on our apt balcony and everyone else in our complex were out on their balconies and everyone was screaming and yelling and clapping. It was a very cool moment.

[@jeffnaslund]

Meanwhile, so many in your state hated the president who pulled it off

[@joeyholloway6802]

@@jeffnaslund you mean the president who worked with people who worked for the previous president that were already getting a line on him sure !

[@joeyholloway6802]

@@jeffnaslund funny thing though, when this was happening I don’t remember thinking about politics.

[@joeyholloway6802]

@@kellifranklin9872 For a day we were all Americans not blue or red .

[@tywenclot142]

I remember this game like it was yesterday. I remember after the game nobody left and hearing the entire crowd sing the national anthem in unison was just breathtaking.

[@colinstubblefield4670]

Love this new content for you both. It gives me chills all over hearing USA chants and wondering what it would take to hear that today. How much I would LOVE to see all Americans across the nation be proud to be American. There really isn't much like hearing people chant USA.

[@JCtwelvefortytwo]

Just found y’all’s channel a few days ago the respect you guys have for America is amazing as a proud American it’s a blessing to see people from other countries/backgrounds show love for us when we are hated by so many. God bless y’all.

[@MountainKoi91]

I think it’s more our government…kind of like China or Cuba or N.Korea…we hate their government and those who support the government, but not the innocent citizens.

[@Parkjkookie1831]

I'm American and it's really not that great

[@99sporttruck]

@@Parkjkookie1831 Please, Feel free to leave! Respectfully

[@Parkjkookie1831]

@99sporttruck freedom of speech. Trump was in office 4 years to long and brought out the hate and racism out of people. I have the right to my opinion so maybe you should back and fuckin leave