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[@lauraduffy9055]

The UK's response was so moving. Tony Blair gave a powerful speech, and I was so touched when I learned that Queen Elizabeth II instructed the Palace band to play our national anthem at the changing of the guard. It is my limited understanding that is the only time that another nation's anthem was played at Buckingham Palace. Watching the videos of Americans and Britains crying as they listened, still moves me. As nations, we did have a slight falling out in the 1700s, ;-) but our DNA holds us very close indeed.

[@jen-a-purr]

I still cry seeing Queen Elizabeth the Eternal Queen ordering them to play our national anthem 😢

[@user-qe7bf5jb4t]

Tony Blair made me tear up at the time. His speech was so moving and appreciated.

[@proudmilitarymom]

One of sons was in the Army, stationed in Texas..he called and woke me up..told me, 'Mama turn the tv on!', when I did, I saw the second plane hit..then he told me, 'I have to go!'..didn't hear from him for 2 weeks..He was already scheduled to go to South Korea. Then a few years later my youngest son joined up and spent 18 mth in Iraq. Both sons survived their tours.

[@heathersantell1228]

God Bless you and your sons and thank them for their service.

[@katelynthompsonturner3083]

God bless you and your family & thank them for their service. ❤️ 🇺🇸 ❤️

[@chachaj914]

I'm glad they both made it home safely. Please thank them for their service.

[@82ndairproud]

Respect!

[@daffy8995]

My son had been scheduled to leave the DC area for Turkey and I didn't hear from him for two days. I didn't know which flight he was on. I was terrified.

[@stephenhauck5251]

This song is the epitome of why country music is a unique genre. This IS country music.

[@lordfrostdraken]

This and Red solo cup.

[@trenae77]

Alan Jackson is the soul of Country ... right up there with George Strait, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, Toby Keith and Brad Paisley (Highly recommend his duet with Allison Krause "Whiskey Lullaby" as well as his cover of "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive). I know there are others, but those are ones that have been prime in our household.

[@philipboateng8962]

"This is country music and we do" . A line from Prad Paisley

[@whitebeard7603]

John Denver (R.I.P), Alan jackson, and George strait are the senior souls of country music. (The semi new ones are a huge list)

[@caesarmaximusflavius]

@@trenae77 amen

[@lizmorris78]

When Alan writes a song it is as though the lord put the pen in his hand

[@dereknordbye1408]

@Liz Morris. You know it, ma'am!!!

[@alexanderj.mendez3815]

He wrote the day it happened!

[@lanatrapp1589]

He did with this one. Alan has said all he did was pick up a pen and the words just flowed

[@avengersfanmcu997]

That's true Alan believes in God he is religious.

[@joer8432]

Beautifully said.

[@YN97WA]

I was at an Alan Jackson concert, several years after 9/11. He sang this song and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Such a simple song, yet so powerful. Another great reaction, my friend. 👍👍

[@lkav1313]

Same. Took my mom to his concert for her birthday. We cried together, especially the "did you call your mother" since we lived 8 hours apart at that time.

[@irwfcm]

This is the only song I can remember hearing in my lifetime that will get me emotional every time I hear it. I instantly go back to what I was feeling that morning.

[@jodeedubois2587]

On that day, the US closed it's airspace. EVERY country around took in the millions of passengers that found themselves stranded. People living in the overrun towns, opened their homes and hearts to help! "The best of humanity"!! 💕💕💕💕

[@marythibault9032]

Never forgotten

[@fiverx2159]

on that day we in Canada accepted in hundreds of planes and fed and housed thousands of people to help our american neighbours all to have them spit in our face a few years later when twittler declared us an enemy I hope we never make the same mistake again. america can not be trusted, they are one election away from declaring all their allies as enemies. The democratic nations of the world should group together to stand up against the tyrants russia china and america

[@shilohauraable]

@@fiverx2159 I've never heard an American speak ill of Canadians! The government, yes (we bad talk our own government too!). The people, no! And they'd best not in my presence!

[@fiverx2159]

@@shilohauraable for the most part the american people are incredible people but you do have roughly 50% who seem to be ok with your government turning against Canada. Sadly to me that means in Canada we need to start really boosting our military budget and arming our border in 50 years america could be our mortal enemy the last 4 years should have been a wake up call to the world America can go rogue the Five Eyes NORAD and NATO all need to really consider plans for when america attacks a current ally

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

@@fiverx2159 remember that line “seems” to be ok. Our current government has gone Rogue.

[@michaelsander6039]

As divided as we’ve been here in America over the last few years we American’s will always come together for each other in tragedy. Who you voted for is forgotten in times of need. As a Veteran it hurts to see my fellow Americans so divided. I served for every American regardless of politics.🇺🇸

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Don't count on it.

[@morgenlynn3512]

Thanks for your service!!

[@amymorin2700]

Thank you for reminding me. I get angry of the disrespect they show for our fellow Americans when I remember my friends died so they can riot and steal

[@michaelsander6039]

@@amymorin2700 it was heartbreaking to watch and infuriating when a certain party voted to cover it up. Our country our democracy was attacked. There must be accountability. Thanks for your words.

[@erinchambers9]

My husband and I are both veterans. We had this conversation last month. I think if 9/11 had happened in 2020/2021, the media would have made it divisive some how…. And people would fall for it.

[@katr9923]

I watched when Alan Jackson performed this the first time live on TV and just sobbed. My brother was stationed at Walter Reed by the Pentagon on 9/11. He was part of the recovery operation at the Pentagon. I'm SO proud of him.

[@caesarmaximusflavius]

may the lord continue to bless you and your family. thank you and your family for your service

[@oldermusiclover]

God bless your brother

[@ginasasco8569]

Canadian here and I am glad I just clicked on your channel, great job with much support!!!! Still all these years later and I tear up, our Countries are connected in everything, we say our neighbors to the South are our Brothers and Sisters and 9/11 hurt us in Canada and were as mad as hell!!!

[@jimreilly917]

And as WWI and II demonstrated, it’s a really bad idea to piss off Canadians. 🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦😎🍻

[@sandilar]

I was in prison that day. I worked in the law library... we got the news and everyone piled into the CO’s office (correction officer). We watched the 2nd plane hit live... everyone cried. We all hugged and cried together...in prison... guards and inmates

[@whimberly1]

Alan sang this song November 7th 2001. I will NEVER forget the night he sang that song at the Awards show. I was sobbing my eyes out. 911 happened the day I was getting ready to go to the funeral home to buy a headstone for a little boy that we were about to adopt. He tragically drowned at his grandmas house. John Paul was only 3. As I drove to the funeral home at every stop light just like me people were crying in their cars.We watched the towers fall at the funeral home. When I was finished the purchase I went straight to my kids school to pick them up. The school said they were on lock down and I could not take them and that went over like a lead balloon. I did not wait and fight them over it. I just went to each kids class rooms and pulled them out. It wasn’t pretty when they blocked us at the entrance doors. Long story short we went home. It was a day that was excruciating for me, and I will never forget!!!

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Never stand between a mother and her children, because that's just no. And I'm so sorry about John Paul. Bless his heart.

[@poosala8821]

I'm a twenty year vet of the Navy, I worked in a company that was 75% ex military. I can tell you from personal experience WE GOT PISSED/MAD as hell and though we were retired we were ready to go and make things right.

[@gettoyourpointagosta8539]

Charlie Daniels "We might do a little fightin amongst ourselves, but you outsiders best leave us alone".

[@catherinebenton3637]

Its called In America I loved it because it has a line saying just try to mess with a pittsburgh Steeler fan . I am from Pittsburgh so it hit home. This was made int he 70s when the steelers dominated football

[@pamelablake3358]

Thats a great song

[@pamelablake3358]

The 70s Steelers were Great.

[@rach2111]

Truth

[@micheleorourke6768]

That’s a great song

[@dianefurlong2911]

This performance was about 2 months after 9/11 so that made the song even more powerful.

[@TheDonsChannel]

I could only imagine. It must've hard to perform live as everything was so raw

[@sheilahammon4308]

No. It went public 2 months later. The CMA awards was the day after. It got changed maybe a day. He wrote this in one night. Release date and when it was heard is different

[@mikecollier6988]

I was a 19 year old private on 9/11. That was the day my whole life changed forever.

[@semperfiyorkies6084]

He wrote it that day, but didn’t release it until the awards because he didn’t want it to be about selling a song. He wanted it to mean something.

[@roya.cathcartjr.5042]

@@TheDonsChannel after this song Darryl Worley wrote song as an anniversary song about the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 titled "Have You Forgotten" which is an emotional song as well.

[@RLKmedic0315]

I am a paramedic. I had just gotten off a night shift on the ambulance, got home about 8am and crashed. A few hours later the phone rang and my wife answered, it was my best friend Steve. He asked to speak to me, my wife told him I just got off work, call back later. Steve is the nicest and most easy going guy in the world, he lowered his voice and said "Wake him up. Right now. And turn on the TV". She woke me up and we turned on the tube.... just in time to see the second plane hit the tower. About 3 minutes later my phone rang again. Time to come back to work, no paramedic got a day off on 9/11.

[@weezydoots8468]

Thank you for your service You have made me cry with your words You are so essential

[@NrmlAvGuy]

Ty for your service

[@warrenburlingame1172]

God bless you for you're service

[@celticbelle4004]

Thank you and all of the first responders for what you did that day and those that followed. This country can never repay that debt.

[@MrRecon82]

GOD Bless

[@smalltownusa3124]

Alan Jackson never sang a bad song. He's so sincere and pure. Brings me to tears still.

[@beckiturbeville3381]

I went to church with a guy who lost his dad on the flight that crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept 11. This song really hit hard. It's a beautiful song.

[@evelynmabe7877]

My Daughter in law lost a close cousin in the 2nd tower!

[@jamesdavison2927]

❤️

[@rach2111]

My family lives near by to the crash site, I can tell you that the folks in that area treat it with the most respect possible. It often feels like they are forgotten but I'll tell you the people living in that area haven't forgotten.

[@evelynmabe7877]

@@rach2111 True Americans will NEVER forget it, just like Pearl Harbor! The lefties, not so much! Ask todays college kids about it, they have no clue except the ridiculous conspiracy theory that the Government was behind it!

[@elethaduffy976]

Every person on that flight should have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. They fought, they knew they were giving their lives, and they spared one of the targets in DC.

[@Mattdirk59]

God was whispering to his soul and guiding his hand when he penned that song for sure. Tears me up every time. I don't know if anyone else has suggested it, but Where The Stars and Stripes and the Eagle fly by Aaron Tippin would be another perfect reaction for you. I have a feeling you'd like it!

[@mizbehavin]

Such a good song by Aaron! We seen him in concert several times and I agree - The Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly. I love that man! Also, "You've Got to Stand for Something" is another great song.

[@Mattdirk59]

@@mizbehavin Absolutely! I live in Central Illinois. Aaron was a bit of a regular performer in Taylorville at a venue called Nashville North. His tour bus stopped into an all night trucks top just outside of Decatur, I just happened to be there gobbling a late night omelet, he wandered in and could not have been possibly nicer. Regular down home kind of guy!

[@roxismith6122]

Very powerful song that still makes me cry.

[@arthurmedina6175]

Amen ...

[@barbaravance6774]

Whew! This song is brutal! Alan hit home with this one. It was the first time my husband and I had been away from our boys. We had flown to FL to sell his Uncle that passed condo. And the night before had gone to see my brother on base. I had a horrible feeling the night before and couldn't sleep. I had just turned of the laptop and TV. And my husband turned the tv on. In seconds he slapped my leg and pointed at the tv. I asked, " What movie are you watching?" And all he said was, " news." I felt every bit of blood drain from my limbs. And I freaked out. I remember grabbing the the phone and realized my phone book with Family numbers and emails were at home. You see, MY family is from Brooklyn NY. I lived in Ohio and was visiting FL. I remember collapsing after watching the second plane hit! I tried to call the numbers I knew. The lines were all busy. My brothers number just rang. I am an Army brat so, We can't tell you how terrified I was. We have training as kids to try and prepare you. But, We drove to my brothers base where he's a pilot. Everyone had been scrambled! I never wanted to be on base so bad in my life! It took days before flights resumed. I did NOT want to fly! Later we found one of our cousins who is a Fire Fighter was lost. My Dad's girlfriend. The neighbor down the street. Even the person we bought our land from in Ohio, his wife was on the second plane. I can't tell you how many others I've met since who lost loved ones. I pray daily for our Troops. And for the Police and Fire Dept that keep us safe. 💕🙏🇺🇸 PS- We stopped celebrating my Father-in- law's birthday. It's September 11th.

[@hallieharker4384]

I can only imagine the terror you must've gone through... I'm so sorry... May God grant you the strength to heal!

[@brandyperry-giotis9962]

I remember where I was too. I was packing up my apartment on base, having just been discharged. I ended up re-enlisting into the USAF 3 days later. This song ALWAYS makes me cry. 🇺🇸💔💜 Edit: Thank you so much for sharing your reaction to this song. 💜

[@marlarogers9304]

Thank you, for your service.

[@TheDonsChannel]

My pleasure. Thank you very much

[@spuds416]

I know how you feel! I had just Retired from the USAF 5 months prior to 9/11. I retired at 20 yesrs but could have done another 8 years but I had been injured due to an Equipment mechanical failure. I was Rated 100% by the VA. I wanted to return to Active Duty something fierce. I'm glad you got to Reenlist!

[@brandyperry-giotis9962]

@@spuds416 Thank you for your service Brother. 🇺🇸💜

[@tiffanym2374]

thank you for your service!

[@rebawasswass3716]

I worked in court as a court reporter. I was putting on my makeup in the bathroom and I could hear the television in the other room. I went into the room and stood in front of the TV and couldn't move. Just stood there crying. Eventually I was able to finish getting ready and took off to work. When I was there in court everyone was quiet. Court is usually loud and busy. Everyone was shut down. Even the in-custody defendants were quiet and solemn when they came into the courtroom. Nobody talked or made a sound until their case was called. Total complete sadness for us all. Also, I think we were kind of numb, I think, and in shock. Also I remember what a gorgeous day it was. It couldn't have been more lovely outside. And then this happened.

[@adirondackmama7724]

It was such a bright sunny day! A perfect day here in NY. You expect tragic days to be dark and gloomy not bird's chirping and blue clear skys. The contrast of the darkness of the events and the beauty of the day will be forever intertwined.

[@shilohauraable]

I worked in the courts too at that time. I only live about 5 blocks from the Court House so was taking my time with a 2nd cup of coffee and watching TV when the 1st plane hit. The news people were outside (Today Show or Good Morning America) & said a small plane must have hit it. But as we watched, we saw the 2nd plane coming in low and everyone knew THAT was NOT a small plane! It hit that second building & I & the Anchor Person said, "This is a terror attack!" at the same time. I called my hubby & then made sure my friend who was a stewardess was OK, then left for work. During a break in my court hearings, I watched a TV in the County Auditor's office and saw the remains of the 1st tower & the collapse of the 2nd tower. Everyone was in shock & very quiet. When the judge came in & saw it, he canceled the rest of the hearings & told us all to go home... And to pray if we were into such things. Schools were shut down early. Many of my colleagues headed to their churches for solace. Many of us went home & hugged our families tight, especially after hearing about Pennsylvania & the Pentagon. No. That day will never be forgotten. Ever.

[@danielhicks7993]

this is the pearl harbor of my generation... I try to explain to my daughter who's 17 how much the world changed instantly from the 10th to the 11th....

[@MrToband]

Alan is not just a singer he's a hell of a songwriter too, I think he just wrote this spur of the moment in a few minutes if I'm not mistaken, now that's a God given gift to be able to do that.

[@jacksonmiller9380]

Alan is one of my favourite singers and this is one of his most gorgeous songs

[@shilohauraable]

This is SUCH an amazing song. ❤️

[@aletmartins6940]

I read somewhere that Alan could not sleep, with 9/11 images milling in his head. He got up at about 4am and the words just came to him. Brilliant song.

[@jacksonmiller9380]

@@aletmartins6940 Yeah I heard that too

[@douglashayes3167]

The song is based on Jackson’s own experience on September 11, 2001. Jackson had finished walking outside and returned indoors to discover news of the attacks on television. Finally, on the Sunday morning of October 28, 2001, he awoken at 4 a.m. with the melody, opening lines, and chorus going through his mind. He hastily got out of bed, still in his underwear, and sang them into a hand-held digital recorder so as to remember them later on.... he has often said that he held the Pen and GOD moved the paper..... He debuted the song publicly at the Country Music Association's annual awards show on November 7, 2001. Y'ALL catch that.... this performance was 10 days after he wrote the song...

[@rebeccaburgraff263]

Another great reaction!! My son who is currently in the Army was born 2 weeks before 9/11. Hes grandfather was in the Air Force and father in the Navy. He left for the army 2 weeks before he turned 19. God Speed!!

[@TheDonsChannel]

Good man. Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words

[@jeddodon]

This song gets me every time. The lyrics hit home with me because I was on the expressway driving to work at 23 years old and my wife was teaching her third grade class. A day that I’ll never forget the helpless feeling of watching my fellow Americans suffer. God Bless America. Great reaction buddy. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🏻

[@TheDonsChannel]

Thank you very much

[@erinchambers9]

I was getting ready for school. I was a sophomore in HS and when I came through to the living room, my dad was watching the news. At that point they were still speculating the cause of the first plane. They were assuming it was an accident. My dad is old RAF. He turned to me and said “no. This was an attack”. A few minutes later, we watched the second plane hit. I went to school that day… a girl in my grade had a brother on a plane leaving JFK that morning. She didn’t know if he was alive or dead. Every American flag was sold out within hours. Every car had flags on their windows. We were United. We swore we would never forget. We forgot.

[@LaurenWitt626]

Thank you for taking my request! He preformed that first time at this show a week after the attacks I believe. I had just turned 14 and woke up watching it on tv. Can’t believe it’ll be 20 years this year!

[@TheDonsChannel]

It's my pleasure Lauren. Thank you very much for your support. Beautiful song. 20 years. Wow. Feels like yesterday

[@jamesedwards2483]

I Was A Young Seaman In The US Navy On My First Deployment!! We Were Heading To A Port Visit In Cape Town, South Africa. When Our CO Saw What Was Happening, On His Own Initiative, He Ordered Our Ship(USS ENTERPRISE(CVN-65)) To Come About, And We Were The First US Asset On Station In The Arabian Gulf. We Commenced Launching Air Strikes 24 Hours Later.

[@maryhuhnke8496]

This Song brought me to your channel. New Subscriber. I'm a New Yorker and married to a Police Officer. 9/11 broke me. That morning while watching CBS they cut from Ray Ramone and Peter Boyle to the Horrific sight of the Twin Towers. Yelled to my 18yr old daughter.. "get up..history is being made" We huddled together and cried 😢

[@elizabethshow5105]

We live just a short piece from where Flight 93 went down. My sister-in-law saw it fly upside down over her House, and crashed less than a mile later. When we got to visit the site, there was only a hole in the ground. And a makeshift memorial that was Already growing. God bless all the heroic passengers and crew of That Plane... they won the first battle in a very long war. Thank you for playing and reacting to this heartfelt song!

[@roxismith6122]

My son came home from school that day and told me he was going to enlist in the army.

[@nwj03a]

I enlisted specifically because of that day. Wasn’t old enough to do it that day, but I couldn’t not when I was old enough. Picked at my soul to not punch back however I could. Freedom isn’t optional.

[@donnareeves112]

Your comment made me cry. Bless your son.

[@susieq8008]

@@nwj03a well said honey....

[@1stDoNoHarm63]

My son did, too. He enlisted in the Army National Guard just after he turned 18 in 2002. He was in Iraq when they caught Sadam Hussein. He also spent a year in Kuwait. He's now a Captain in the Utah Army National Guard. I couldn't be more proud of the man he is today. Thank you to both you and your son for your service.

[@angelamatyko7276]

My son was 4 in Pre K. The school called me and ask is I saw what happened Followed by I need to come get him NOW. They said they didn’t know how or why but he was inconsolable. When I got to him they weren’t kidding. He just telling the kids to shut up moms dads and kids died! They didn’t understand how he got it and every time he yelled at the kids someone freaked out. I explained about our families extensive military background. They. Just keep saying but he’s 4! Me son is going to be an I active duty officer soon in the Army and has a had the desire since that time he recently told me that “we live in the greatest, freest country in the world and that he never thought what’s going on in this country but he will work to protect and enlighten America’s w his every breath for us and every generation of our family that has as well. Proud mom!

[@debbiesenatore5433]

My daughter called to see if I had the tv on. I turned it on and watched the second plane hit. Their were rumors about the Sears tower which is 20 minutes from our house. I was frozen to the tv for weeks. I couldn’t believe someone would have the audacity to strike the USA. This September will be 20 years. It still seems like yesterday ! So many brave people that day!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE DON’T FORGET!!!!!!!!!!

[@heathercontois4501]

I am not trying to be sarcastic or mean or anything, but have you forgotten about Pearl Harbor? I wasn't shocked that our country was attacked, I was shocked by how they did it.

[@debbiesenatore5433]

Heather Contois I have NEVER forgotten about Pearl Harbor.

[@heathercontois4501]

@@debbiesenatore5433 Okay, just checking.

[@gingergaia]

When I saw the 2nd plane hit on TV I knew my 2 sons in their early twenties in the US Army were going to war. I was chilled to the bone. In my 70 years I have never been more shocked.

[@elizabethannedavis5176]

Im from Queens, NYC. My family are firefighters and paramedics. I lost friends and cousins in the towers. I watched the second plane hit, I cried on my knees. My whole generation enlisted in the military. Lost my best friend in Iraq in 2005. I cry still, to this day. I was 18. This song moved so many.

[@Georgia-qo2ju]

I'll never forget where I was. I was in a doctor's waiting room in a hospital and everyone was watching the television. Doctors, nurses and anyone near by came into the room to see what was going on. You could hear a pin drop. When the 2nd plane hit, everyone gasped. None of us could believe what we were seeing.

[@marlarogers9304]

I was home, asleep, when the first plane struck its target. I woke suddenly, and turned on the TV, in time to see the 2nd plane hit. I reached for the phone, and called my mom. I said only, is this real? She replied, "yes." We sat in silence, and watched the news coverage, and crying. I have PTSD, and I cried every day, for months.

[@dillodefense]

I was in a classroom. We watched the 2nd Tower be hit by the ane. My students were devastated. I hugged a lot of children that day. I will never forget.

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

I'm now thinking of all the teachers, Marcie. Every day you teach, and every day you care. Then the day comes when you have to be that and everything more, and by orders of magnitude.

[@dillodefense]

@@elizabetholiviaclark all 200 of my students were shocked and, for the most part, silent. I doubt any of us will forget that day.

[@valerielansford565]

At that time, my boss's husband was working at the Pentagon and she spent a very worried day (for all of us) trying to reach him. He was very lucky and was not physically harmed. When he got home to Colorado, he relayed his experience to us. His office was in the area that was hit. He had just left his office to walk some paperwork to another area. He passed a co-worker on his way back to their office, said a quick hello then both went on their way. About 10-15 seconds later he felt the impact and it knocked him to the floor. When he looked up all he saw was a ball of flames and he knew the co-worker he had just passed was right in the middle of it. He spent the day helping with rescue efforts. My main memory of that day was my worry for my boss and her family. I knew where all of my loved ones were, but she didn't and my heart hurt for her.

[@SportsandTrueCrime]

I was there! Survivor and first responder. Tower 1 fell on top of my office. No need to have “Never Forget” printed cuz I never will. I remember finally making it to my mother full of dust, ash, soot and she dropped to her knees hysterically crying cuz there was no way to let her know I was alive until then. I must’ve hugged my son and mother for an hour str8. I don’t have PTSD or anything but I haven’t been to the site ever since recovering the last remains we were able. Absolutely beautiful song!!!

[@BelleDede01]

"The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in New York and Washington, including the loss of 67 British lives. The vast majority of the dead were civilians, including nationals of more than 70 countries." Every country in the world was affected by this tragedy. You're right ... most will remember where they were and what they were doing that day.

[@patrickgraham2025]

acttually it was only 300or so people shy of being 4,000, more people died on 9\11 than on pearl harbor .

[@BelleDede01]

As a Canadian military spouse, I know where I was and what I was doing at the time. I was constantly watching the television the whole week and I was selfishly happy to hear my military husband's voice when he called me from Afghanistan telling me he was Ok but that they were on guard and didn't know when he could call me again. He was there for a year. RIP to all who perished and condolences to all who lost a loved one that day.

[@tbar757]

I stood in line for about 6 hours or so with a great many people giving blood. A guy came through and had brought hamburgers for everyone because he wasn’t eligible to give blood. Every walk of life you could imagine was there. I couldn’t go to New York to help but this felt like a small thing I could do. I did go up two months later and the sight of the soot-covered buildings was so upsetting.

[@kitsunelee007]

We all did every thing big and small to help out. You didn't have to ask me I wanted to! I want desperately to give blood, search thru phone logs for others, use my multiple internet lines(which you could do then)trying to find out information for others or have them use my internet(as it was extremely rare and expensive). I don't remember if it was 7 or 9 days I was wide awake unable to sleep. I put my panic and insomnia to work for others because I know if I was them I would be desperate for information. 9/12 brought out the best in the USA. I'm praying for another 9/12 without the need for a 9/11.

[@meganslife3641]

My daughter was 3 and playing in the living room while I had my coffee watching the news. The planes hit. Devastated. Baby girl turns to me and said “I told you there were monsters “ I will never forget

[@cindy844]

Oh wow.... She was right.

[@jimreilly917]

😲🇺🇲

[@shanacurtis4379]

20 years later and I still bawl like a baby when this song plays. I remember looking at my 4 kids, including my 3 month old son, and knowing that the world I thought I was going to raise them in was forever gone. My heart broke for them and for everyone.

[@dannydavis1659]

I really enjoyed your reaction to this wonderful song. I do remember where I was on that day. I also remember how we as a country united as one the day after. I wish we could get back to that.

[@Bdog32290]

when this happened i was in NYC on personal business but had my army uniform, i put on my uniform and went down to render aid, i had been expecting my grandfather to come see me but his plane was denied. thankfully the pilot was military and got him to a military base near me.

[@tengen3613]

Thank you for all you've done

[@cassandrahepp6445]

6th grade. We had all just walked into music appreciation (class). But the director was in his office on the phone. The window to the office was large and it was easy to tell that whatever he was on the phone about was serious. After about 15 minutes he came out and rolled the tv to the front of the room and flipped it on as we all set on the floor wondering what was going on. Then we saw... we didn't change classes that day. Everyone simply stayed where they were watch in disbelief. Several of us cried. Several of us prayed. Most of all I remember the silence. There was no talking, no joking or laughter. Just a room full of 10 and 11 year old children suddenly presented with the unimaginable.

[@roxybryant6997]

That song is still as powerful and great as it was the first time I heard it, I still cry and remember that day as I'm sure everyone else does. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction, ❤ God Bless

[@MrMrjohnson85]

Great reaction man. Weird thing is I've never really thought about how people from other countries felt on that day. I was in highschool. I kinda feel like this song epitomizes how people in America felt. Your reaction gave me a different perspective. I really appreciate it.

[@LadyGator1983]

I remember where I was! I remember how I felt. I remember weeks and weeks of watching the recovery efforts. When Alan Jackson released the song helped with how I felt, but it also hurt. Alan Jackson definitely has a way with words! To this day, I remember 9/11 often. I’ll NEVER forget!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@brendadickenson6743]

My husband and I sat there watching morning news and saw it and cried in shock and horror. My mom was at a meeting in church and got up instantly and came home. We had one son just out of active duty and the marines came and picked him up for a physical check straight from work , brought him back, and was told keep working till we get ready for you, so he as well as many soldiers on inactive duty, were now active again to help where and when needed. Experience was needed fast. They went as told, no questions. So proud of all who served and are serving. We will never forget 9/11 and the sacrifices made then and after.

[@BlindSpot1000]

I had just finished a long shift as a Senior Ramp controller for a major overnight freight airline. I had only been in bed for about an hour when my wife burst in, turned on the television, and woke me. I saw the first tower burning and the clear blue sky and immediately knew it was no accident. The second airplane striking the second tower confirmed my worst fears, we were under attack. Two months later I was back in uniform after being discharged 18years earlier. I ended up in Iraq for OIF 2 where I earned a set of wheels to use instead of my legs.

[@TheDonsChannel]

My word. That's a story and a half. Thank you very much for sharing. Respect to you for your service

[@heathersantell1228]

Thank you for your service!

[@elieengoslin3623]

THANKYOU for you sevice. God's Blessings to you.

[@la_old_salt2241]

Thanks for your service and sacrifice brother. God bless, Rob USNR 1987-1995

[@emmef7970]

Thank you for your service. True heroes don't wear capes! They wear American military uniforms.

[@stonewall01]

I was a Freshman in High School. My teacher had just finished passing out papers that we did before so that we could go over the answers. He got a phone call from the school's office and he said "oh yeah? Oh no that's bad. Okay thank you." He hung up, asked us to turn the papers back in and turned on the TV. The first image that came on, once he changed the channel to the news, was the two towers burning. We watched it in every class that day. Except in my third period class, the tv wasn't working so we actually had did work. Then after class I met up with my friend and he said "Can you believe that happened?" I asked what he was talking about and he said "the towers collapsed." Yes I remember all of that. I don't remember anything else specifically about that day, other than watching the news all day but those moments I remember everything. Great reaction, and I am right there with you, I always tear up a little bit when I hear this.

[@christybradfield7812]

That is how it was for me when the Challenger exploded in 1986! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Challenger_disaster

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

Also a freshman in HS. PA announcement said 2 planes crashes into the WTC. My geometry teacher told us to finish our quiz its not a big deal, lol.

[@jag03ljg]

I was at work trying to get in contact with my daughter, who's high school was being evacuated because it was next to a Federal Center that housed military information. I wasn't calm until I held her with her safe in my arms, thankful that she was okay.

[@caroljones8326]

I was at work in a corporate office. Someone came in and told us what happened. One of the ladies went to get the TV from the conference room. She turned on the TV and it wasn't a minute later when we saw the 2nd plane flown into the 2nd twin tower. It was so quite in the office you could hear a pin drop. Then all of a sudden all we heard were the crying of our fellow co-workers and ourselves. It is definitely a day I will never forget. We seen people from all over America coming together to help each other. It didn't matter the race, sex, nationalities, religious beliefs. All that mattered was human beings helping other human beings. I wish everyone would remember that we are all human beings. It's ok if we disagree with each other but we still hold out our hands to help each other when someone is in need. Great reaction video!!!! Blessings 🙏🙏💞🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💞

[@tuxedokitty8731]

You should do Darryl worrly Have you forgotten?

[@ronjeffrey8641]

Definitely!!!

[@steveclark4291]

I cannot remember that song but would love to watch and his reaction to it !

[@ryanlewis723]

Totally agree!

[@ma1nick]

I was stationed at NAS Oceana base police in Virginia Beach. I was about to separate from the Navy and ended up reenlisting and doing another 10 years. I knew watching the attack that the world had just changed.

[@heathersantell1228]

Thank you for your service.

[@ma1nick]

Was my honor. Thank you.

[@Sarah-lb8cs]

First and foremost, THANK YOU for your service! My cousin joined the Marines after 9/11. We went down to Parris Island for his graduation and I remember being in tears as they played this song and I looked out at all the men and women who were graduating that day and I was overwhelmed with such immense pride....for my country and for the men and women who serve it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ma1nick]

@@Sarah-lb8cs it was my absolute honor.

[@ma1nick]

@@Sarah-lb8cs thank your cousin for me. And thank you and all your family. I think the families have it the hardest.

[@conservativecreationsllc2259]

I remember just moments before 9/11 talking to some of friends about my birthday that was the next day. Every year since then on my birthday we have a family gathering and we always do a moment of silence for those we lost. I’m also the granddaughter of a veteran and I remember seeing the hurt in his eyes

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Oh my heart.

[@melyndacurriden4986]

What a beautiful way to remember that day🇺🇲

[@tinamarcum6170]

He woke up in the middle of the night with these words in his head and proceeded to write this. He (for me) is an American treasure and one of the best singers ever. Check out his song and video Midnight in Montgomery will give you chills.

[@sueharviel6510]

Just as my parents remember exactly where they were when Pearl Harbor was bombed, I remember exactly where I was when the towers came down. Unlike some countries, the USA has only had two instances of being attacked on our own soil. I'm praying there won't be a third....but like Toby says, "This old dog will fight when you rattle his cage."

[@mcrchickenluvr]

And both attacks were on the World Trade Center.

[@fredachildress3728]

You are both right, but you need to also remember the federal building in Oklahoma City. We cannot allow this kind of thing to happen in this country ever again. I was at home that day when the news broke about what happened, and I screamed and I cried. Seeing those planes hitting the towers made me angry at the people who could do such atrocities.

[@LadyB2006]

@Michael Jadloski There was an attack on the wild trade centers on February 26, 1993. That time it was a truck bomb.

[@neiltymarville2714]

did you forget about the murrah bombing in oklahoma city april 19th 1995?

[@sueharviel6510]

@@neiltymarville2714 Actually, I did. Thank you for reminding me.

[@Fuzz32]

I remember where I was. I was at school in second period Civics class. We all went to the library to watch the news coverage and I remember seeing the second plane hit. Then we sat there in complete silence as both towers collapsed. I went home at three and my family and I just sat around the tv. We couldn’t explain it or understand it. All we knew was that the world would never be the same.

[@michaelrodriguez6326]

That song made me tear up each and every time. The song so powerful make you think doesn't it. God Bless The Red ,White and Blue. USA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@cherylann9781]

I can tell you where I was for 3 events. 1. John Kennedy’s Assassination (school 2nd grade, coming back from recess). 2. Challenger Explosion. Work. Oil field office. TV on in the background. 3. Sept. 11th. Home getting ready for work when Brian starts screaming for me to turn on the TV. His mom Had called him. It felt like a punch to the throat. I could only cry.

[@trenae77]

The Beauty of this song is it's sheer simplicity. Also, the fact that it can really cross genres and countries. You don't have to be American for this song to hit home, but as an American it is deeply precious to us.

[@KristenDeSantis92]

I remember I was living in Massachusetts around Boston I remember being in elementary school and in music class the teacher stopped teaching and they just had two music classes Combined into one room in and in the other room through the doorway I could see they had the TV on and the teachers were all just watching it on TV. My aunt came and got me and my brothers and cousins out of school early and we all just went to her house and it was on the TV. I was Supposed to be outside playing with all my brothers and cousins but I kind of hid behind the couch in the living room was just watching the news and watching it happen.

[@michellejackson6679]

I'm not sure that u understand this as a man from Scotland.. but to an American... I cry every time I hear this.. Thank u for posting.. My youngest son, now 21... I was scared for the world he might live in..I was scared all my 5 kids might not have a world to live in.. it was a horrible.. time. Alan Jackson wrote that song in one night.. How amazing... it truly hit home to all of us. Thank u Alan Jackson and thank u for posting this

[@frannibarr116]

I love this song. As a pastors wife I have had hold tighter to that love in these troubling times. But it is what God commanded

[@dancingfirecat5602]

I remember when it happened; I was home sick form work, and my mother came running into my room to tell me the World Trade Center had been bombed. I got to the little tv in our kitchen just in time to watch the second plane hit Tower 1. I still remember that the journalist reporting could only utter the words, "Oh God...oh God..." Mom and I were silent; there was nothing we could say. I got to see Alan Jackson perform this years later, and the reverent silence of the entire crowd just...floored me. It's something we'll never forget.

[@gojl5567]

As for all the countries pulling together, I was to the Flight 93 memorial in 2004 before the official building was built. There were gifts from all over the world - a stone from Guatamala and other gifts from so many countries. It was incredibly moving and that the plane crashed in an empty field instead of a local business. The words that kept running through my head were about a similar Pennsylvania field - ...our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great ..war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

[@tallapartment6776]

Thinking of Flight 93 always reminds me of the song One Last Time by Dusty Drake. Those passengers were so brave as well.

[@TheColleendoll]

Several years ago I took my Girl Scout Troop to help out at a Memorial Field where flags were planted temporarily in a near by town in Pennsylvania (see my icon photo - this has been my Icon since the day we went). Each flag had the name of a person who perished in the attacks. I purchased one to bring to every Girl Scout event we have ever had and it now waves at my house. The speaker at the event was the man in charge of the Tower that Flight 93 waved it's wings at before crashing. I was shaken by his words and so were my girls but it was something we felt we needed to hear.

[@richardhoedemaker4895]

As a paid firefighter from Paterson New Jersey we were thrust to action to aid our FDNY brothers nothing could compare to what we saw and experience. We banded together, help heal and rebuild it was truly difficult and amazing. May we never forget. Peace to all who lost loved ones.

[@ashleyunderwood1574]

I'll never forget that day . My grandparents were set to fly out of a major airport on 9/11. I'm am beyond grateful they were safe. I think back to that time and wish my country came together as one and loved each other like we did during that time . We will never forget those lost 💙❤

[@neveragain712]

I was in 5th grade but…every member of my entire family was taken out of school or work and came to my grandmas house to watch the news and pray a rosary…we saw the towers fall but before that we saw the man jump out of the window, it was horrible.

[@MissMom6]

Celeste, I was a 5th grade teacher in Dover Delaware. Parents, many of them military from Dover Air Base, came immediately to pick up their children. ❤️

[@uteme]

Thank God for your family, gathering & praying. I hope you're still praying the Rosary; the USA still needs your adult help. 🤲🏼🕊

[@Asher5250]

Wow. I had forgotten how strong this song made me feel. I kept having images going through my mind of everything from where I was, how I reacted, fearing for my brother (knowing he was currently serving in the Air Force). Then I started remembering how not just the USA but several countries came together to support us. Love is truly the most important thing.

[@stephaniegill8747]

I don't think not one person will ever forget how we felt watching that second plane hit I know I won't, it was so surreal. I still cannot hear this song without crying and I've taught my grandkids about it because we must never ever forget.

[@nisalong7348]

Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. I remember where I was. I was getting ready for work. Stopped me in my tracks and for a moment it felt like the world went silent... I immediately called my dad (Ret. LTC), and then checked on my brother, who was active duty at the time. I was kinda numb and very angry. This song still makes me cry. I know that 9/11 impacted the whole world and I am grateful for how our brothers and sisters from other lands came to our aid, i.e. taking in stranded passengers when they shut down the airspace. Thank you again for an awesome reaction... (Sorry, sometimes I ramble on a bit lol)

[@TheDonsChannel]

Not a problem. Thank you very much for watching and your kind words

[@joeadamski665]

I got a phone call from my sister in law that a plane had hit the WTC. We turned on the TV and saw the second plane hit. I looked at my wife of a month and said, “We’re at war. I don’t know who with, but we’re at war.” I put on my uniform and went to my squadron until our commander gave 2 instructions. He asked for volunteers to do whatever was needed at the drop of a hat (that was everyone) and told us to go home and pack. By the end of the month the fleet launched in support of the warfighters to carry munitions to Diego Garcia and SWA.

[@mynameiscolb]

I was a sophomore in high school. The song hits the nail on the head. The world stopped turning. Everything. We did nothing but watch in shock for the rest of the day. I remember seeing students and teachers crying. It was extremely emotional for us, because we live in Oklahoma City. If you're unaware, we had a terrorist attack in 1995, where a bomb blew up our federal building and killed 168 people. If you get a chance, look into that.

[@soniac8532]

Alan Jackson said he woke up at 4am and started writing this song and finished it the same day. It captured all of us for that day and following days and weeks after.

[@ubuibme24]

That song still makes me cry. I was watching and the announcement came on right after the first plane hit. Of course, they already had videos of it to show us and I was watching when the second plane hit. My sadness was deep and my first thought in my shock was that the whole world just changed and it would never be the same...and that was the truth. The world did change and it never has been the same. It almost seems like there was a loss of innocence for the planet itself...Thanks for doing this reaction...

[@hdew5525]

Thank you for hearing this song. Sometimes we forget other ppl from other countries felt our pain and and had empathy for us. Thank you!

[@Thiccness_Is_Delicious]

I was in 3rd grade all I remember was my mother coming to pick me up in tears and my father was a master plumber and hvac technician, he was far out in the boonies going to a call when he stopped at a gas station and everyone was just standing there watching the tv. my older brother joined the marines when I was 13 served 2 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan he came back alive.....but changed I’ve seen his helmet cam footage.....it still baffles me today the absolute hell we send our soldiers into.

[@irisriley3284]

The memories come flooding back as if it just happened! My heart breaks all over again for those people and for our country, The pride in our country pulling together to help our neighbors almost across the country in New York, DC, and PA. It brought Pearl Harbor to mind and how bullies like to poke a sleeping giant,

[@rivera42johnson]

Darryl Worley’s “Have You Forgotten” is an Amazing tribute to 9/11

[@jengarc77]

My mother and I had been estranged for about 5 years, yet she found my work number somehow and called me to tell me she loved me. It had been a couple of hours later & I hadn't cried yet. As soon as she told me that, the tears just flowed!!!

[@theresamauldin4273]

Love Alan JACKSON. That day I cried and prayed.

[@labhrais6957]

Another tear-jerker. I was in middle school. We all just sat at our desks silently watching the TV screen. The bell would ring, we'd solemnly walk to our next class and do the same.

[@breebree6151]

I was in Denton, Texas on 9/11, watching from the couch with my roommates. It's the clearest memory I have since the Challenger. A friend in a neighboring apartment (flat, for those across the pond) who was in the U.S. navy left for overseas a week later. His name was Roger and he was 18 years old. He died about 10 weeks into his tour. I guess this just made me think of him and what an incredible person we lost. It made me want to make sure other people know his name and how kind and genuine and gentlemanly a man he was.

[@pennioltheten6018]

I was at home in Alabama USA and my husband called me and told me to turn on the tv. We were glued to the tv all day in shock. That day changed the world. I remember crying and felling so sad for all those who were gone. We will never forget.

[@moddedfarmer3409]

I cry so hard when I hear this song. It's the biggest reason I gave 8 years of my life to the Army and this Country. 🇺🇸 I was sitting in 2nd grade, in Mrs. Ripleys class. Thank you for reviewing this song I haven't heard it in a while.

[@TheDonsChannel]

My pleasure Donovan. Thanks for your service

[@protonneutron9046]

I was at the White House in a meeting. Until a few Marines came into the office and told us we had to evac now!

[@tracysmith1871]

To me 9/11 brought the whole world together. One of the few things other than the Olympics that had the power to do it. I know as an American the support and goodwill from non american places was amazing and appreciated.

[@stephsdlnthms3957]

I was in 4th grade history class, ironically. Another teacher told my teacher the first tower had been hit and my teacher turned the tv on. My fourth grade class watched the 2nd plane hit and saw the towers fall. The girl behind me had an aunt who worked in the towers and didnt know if she was ok, so I was trying to help her. It was madness. When I finally got home that day the news was still on and it was talking about people jumping out of the buildings and still being buried in the rubble. I will absolutely never forget it.

[@danielhicks7993]

I was at home.... 20 years old.... I talked to my gf at the time who was working at Disney World.... this song definitely covers the gambit of emotions over the next few weeks...

[@angelbryant5491]

This song made me cry so much!

[@abigailratchford6673]

thanks Angel Bryant 🙏 for supporting my music 🎶 career lots of love ❤️ I would like you to text me privately [phone]

[@georgekininmonth2070]

A very good song for you to review would be "Believe" by Brooks and Dunn. Very moving, soulful country song with deep meaning. THX

[@planojag595]

My favorite songs by the icon Alan Jackson are Remember When, Livin’ on Love, Where Were You, Small Town Southern Man, I’ll Try, Here in the Real World, Drive, She’s Got the Rhythm, and Monday Morning Church.

[@jach2513]

I wasn't even born yet and this song still makes me cry.

[@daramorikawa5651]

My dear brother John, a Fire Chief and head of Los Angeles hazmat called me and said “I’m going to NYC now. Stay safe.” He packed up his gear and all the coffee he could carry and got on a Army flight out of Edwards Air Force Base in three hours… he was there searching for survivors for three weeks. Thank you for your respect and response.