Teen Born on 9/11 Commemorates Anniversary of 2001 Attacks | NowThis

Thomas Howard, who was born on 9/11, commemorated his birthday and the 18th anniversary of the 2001 attacks by giving back.
[This video was originally published September 2019]
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[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

This young man is a gift not only to his family but to the world at large and to the memory of those we lost on that tragic day. Thank you!!

[@josh.k.7279]

That day is my birth day too

[@RayMak]

He's a really good man. Thanks for giving back

[@wido2935]

I se you everywhere

[@christelheadington1136]

These are some beautiful people.

[@davidtran3053]

Shout out to the first responders of 9/11!

[@0ctoLover]

A shout out is useless for people that ain’t alive but ok 🤣

[@johnniewaiker6203]

All first responders matter. You just a hater

[@meselechpeter5847]

@@0ctoLover wdym it is a way of recognizing what they did for us. 200 firefighter and more died trying to fight that day. Died saving others :(

[@johnniewaiker6203]

@@meselechpeter5847 what about the second responders? all responders matters

[@0ctoLover]

Meselech Peter all responders matter. 🤣

[@Aldenco99]

What a amazing young man. That has to of been a burden growing up being born on that day but he doesn't seem bitter about it but rather chooses to help those in need in that day.

[@Unbothered_Owl]

I was born that day as well I’m 19 now, time flies

[@savvivixen8490]

Happy birthday as well

[@Unbothered_Owl]

president camacho thank you, yea it is pretty crazy

[@Wall_flower]

Well happy birthday

[@johnniewaiker6203]

All birthday's matter

[@mariag5306]

God bless him. Happy birthday!

[@marion3878]

What a kind young man. I am so proud of the man you are becoming. Be proud.

[@MrGA555]

Just realized these kids are 19 now 😳

[@justrelax1539]

And they're turning 20 on Saturday!

[@Idcidcidk133]

Not many people get to lose a person without I love you

[@NovikNikolovic]

I'm 1 month, 10 days older than him 😁 Speaking of, on that day, my mom was like holding me as she saw the broadcast of the tower, and my dad made it home within the same day by sheer miracle. Mom doesn't know how he did it. I think he was working in one of the boroughs. We were elsewhere so it was a big drive.

[@princessbuttercup8954]

My daughter was born hours before the Las Vegas shooting happened. I felt the same way as these parents. I was joyful and felt guilty for it. I was experiencing giving life while that scumbag was taking lives. It's hard. I was crying for those dead and injured while breast feeding my hours old baby. Her birthday will always be a solemn day because while we experience the joy of our little girl growing a year older, so many families are going through the pain of another year without their loved one.

[@irenetorkel2186]

What an awesome young man. His caring, compassion and desire to make a difference is inspiring. It’s a good reminder the next generation to contribute to the future are going to be okay.

[@poyoloko1961]

Young legend 🙌

[@danlmarlow5446]

My twin boys were born on 9-11 of 1989. This tragedy happened on their 12th birthday. Tonight they celebrate their birthday together as they always do, but always remember those lost on their 12th birthday. We must always remember them and never forget those lost that day.

[@johnniewaiker6203]

All tragedies matter. Just get over it

[@Jac-jy2ru]

What his dad said made me cry

[@priscila7132]

I had just turned 3 months born June 6 to mexican Mom and a black dad. When i look at footage of those towers i can't help but think i can't believe i was just 3 months in a car seat not being able to know anything yet while chaos was going on in NY for me looking at that footage is like looking at a whole different world and here i am now 19 in awe and curious. Time really does fly.

[@radiogirl85]

Thomas you are definitely a light that came out of a very dark day. ❤

[@weenfain2321]

Those of us who were old enough ALL remember exactly where we were. My husband and I had just started dating. we just turned 15. I was in Mr Lynn history class first period 9th grade. I honestly didn’t even realize how serious it was at first. A tiny town in KY that seemed like a different world. I realized how serious it was when all the adults/teachers stopped everything they were doing and turned on the news. some even cried. i’ll never forget my husband was sick that day and not at school. that was before we had cellphones lol I used a classroom phone to call his landline at home and his mom answered crying. Our oldest child is 14. finally old enough to “get it” himself. Even feeling like we were worlds away in a tiny town, I assure you we were all still terrified every single time we heard a plane flying low for months. Although a small town we have several large chemical and oil refineries that would wipe out a large amount of miles in the blast zone. we met a couple on vacation several years ago that were in NYC on 9/11 and hearing their story was devastating. Watching the video coverage is nothing compared to that day, no matter where you were. I’ll never forget it. God bless the fallen and their families. “Never forget”

[@yucol5661]

Wow, I don’t think anyone would bat an eye nowadays if something similar or worse happened. with how much news we get nowadays and all. It sure sounds nice to have lived in such a safe looking world, even if was just an illusion because of the lack of information.

[@weenfain2321]

Yussef you’re right, but MSM, social media and reality are two different things. Typical News and an actual event that shakes an entire nation. Even then American MSM was about the same. Mostly propaganda. It has been for decades. I remember my grandparents telling vivid memories in great detail about JFK. That shook the entire nation. Most people will remember these things the rest of their lives down to where they were standing when it happened/they heard. The difference is nowadays, idiots like this kid below saying “get over it” on 9/11. I’m not even surprised though tbh. My memory is NOTHING compared to the people in NYC that day or the families that lost loved ones. It’s just a memory of a very horrible day in our nations history

[@weenfain2321]

andrew clark “never forget”. Apparently you have no comprehension of what that means.

[@johnniewaiker6203]

@@weenfain2321 it means only remember white tears and ignoring your own historical genocide and terrorist behaviour. Just get over it all ready

[@Juno_Kujo]

While many died... many others were born... I hope that those people can make a difference into this world...

[@saraythunkertree3672]

He is a really good person.

[@Jeg898]

Wonderful people, sad these things happen to good people.

[@johnniewaiker6203]

All people matter

[@Jeg898]

JohnnieWaIker yes ALM! All Lives Matter!

[@pixadragon46]

Thank God I was born in October

[@accuriousgaming]

Good souls. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@henrymccomments]

I’m 30 today myself I was 10 in 5 fifth grade and I remember watching the second plane hit I watched on tv in school I remember teachers crying and hugging and all my classmates leaving one by one being picked up by their parents I remember I rode the school bus home that day only three of us I wish I could remember the driver name but I’ll never forget his face

[@henrymccomments]

I grew up in Alexandria, Va

[@yucol5661]

Was everyone afraid there would be ww3? Or that any planes could fall on them? Or was it just the national tragedy and solidarity? I’m asking as a person who doesn’t remember.

[@weenfain2321]

Yussef you replied to my comment as well. Yes, it was scary. Nobody knew what was happening at first. Not only two planes hitting the tower but also the pentagon and one brought down in PA. Of course most people were scared. Attacks on US soil just don’t happen like that...

[@weenfain2321]

HenryMcComments ! I was in 9th grade when it happened. About the same situation. Complete panic though among the entire HS and parents coming to take their kids home.

[@henrymccomments]

Ween Fain to be honest I was too young to understand that moment but I appreciate your experience thank you

[@iiBandage]

Happy Birthday to him and thanks for what he did. Hope all is well and have a good one.

[@goldblackbrownwhite]

Great guy with a beautiful mind and lovely parents. 👍

[@akp42079]

My heart 💜💜💜

[@lornilula4213]

my sister really should follow this man. she was born on 26th of december 2004

[@desimonique]

Its was my first day of preschool on 9/11 I didnt know what happened I just remember getting picked up from school some of the parents looked panicked and rushing to get their kids. I don't remember if I understood about it then but I do remember my parents standing in front of the tv looking shocked and scared

[@conniejschultz7651]

To be born on that devastating day 19 years ago. God was watching over you as you pulled through. I thank you for giving back ; assisting those in need. Best wishes for your future. 😇💕🇺🇸

[@PrinceChris93]

Good for him

[@Asa...S]

1:36 There should be some kind of machine that could pour oatmeal in bags, instead of people having to do that by hand. It seems really ineffective.

[@claymore4496]

Excellent!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@katheryncox2815]

I had a little bit of anxiety when I saw that no one was wearing masks or social distancing. Then I read the description and realized this was filmed in 2019, a year ago 😅. Amazing that this young man has taken something so horrific and tried to turn it into something positive.

[@renee3356]

good to know....I thought the same thing haha.

[@rachaeljones837]

And me. 😷

[@nicolebrown5987]

I always wondered about these babies! I remember there was a USA today article(in a newspaper) of the kids that were born on that day. I thought wow..how would this day ever be happy for them.

[@treasureyourlove]

I would feel selfish for celebrating that I was given life while those people lives where taken🤦🏻‍♀️😭

[@johnniewaiker6203]

All building and airplane crashes matter. Just get over it

[@hystericalbarbie]

My birthday is also 9/11, and i want to spend My birthday this year where this all happened, there is anyone out to help me with that?

[@corncakes4760]

I’m year older than him god bless him

[@knightdaemon4836]

19yrs ago? Wow. Ah well. It was I'm the past.

[@LogicalSista]

😭😭

[@howtobebasic2122]

i'm amazed he was born on 9/11

[@johnniewaiker6203]

All birthday's matter

[@Arsespankin]

How i wish someone would whisper to his ear. Softly.... "Jet fuel cant melt steel beams. Remember this. And happy birthday of course."

[@justrelax1539]

but the fuel can soften them, causing them to come apart!

[@bookeblade]

No mask?

[@katheryncox2815]

I thought the same thing but this was filmed in 2019.

[@dwightespiri0190]

born in December.

[@naza3876]

Wow my sister was born im 2000

[@BFSS-EDITZ]

The same thing happens in india.

[@melissaclark1051]

my dad's birthday

[@SWTopples]

No masks?

[@NewRedYolk]

That's what I thought until I saw it was from last year. O_O lol

[@SWTopples]

Sorry lmao didn’t think about checking description

[@JD-kp6pt]

Biracial born on 9/11

[@user-iv1ov5dp4t]

Ahhhhhh yes 911 when the government hit itself

[@lew2875]

How and why?

[@shamanahaboolist]

Freefall acceleration, symmetrical collapse.

[@morganfreeman4204]

Those days when me and Osama used to crash into buildings. Great times with him

[@johnniewaiker6203]

All airplanes crashes in buildings matter

[@samtoo2010]

Social distance people

[@jorgecameras1]

2020. 9/11 2001. Trump

[@TSRExtra]

Lol

[@GraveWRLD]

lol

[@Veriteee92]

No mask? Just saying

[@denntit]

video was published in 2019. just reminding you to think before posting

[@siewkitlee4191]

Oof

[@-GHOST--ci4ho]

Guys i dont see masks is this before pandemic

[@Asa...S]

The description "This video was originally published September 2019"