The babies of 9/11: Twenty years later

Many mom’s pregnant when they learned their husbands would never come home again, Diane Sawyer brings us a preview of tonight’s special 20/20.

[@misugrrl]

I was ok until they started showing the kids next to their father's pictures.... then it was just tears. 20 years, and it still hurts. God bless those families.

[@milangermany4197]

Me to I done cried

[@raissajuliana8194]

Same here 💔🥺😥

[@stephw1702]

Don't recall the young lady's name, but one of those children was interviewed years ago for a magazine. In the interview she said she had a picture of her daddy holding her older sister as a baby framed in her room. Any time she looked at it, she would pretend it was her he was holding, because she didn't have any pictures with him.

[@rozhin6055]

😭😭❤

[@elizabethmarielunacordoba9956]

Yes!!!!! I do remember who u aré talking about shes on a video here on KZbin!

[@kitschypea3884]

What amazes my is how much they all look like their FARTHERS. 💜

[@TyWerks]

I was about to say the same a lot of them look exactly like them

[@mafazali4212]

I noticed it too. The grin, the smile, the eyes,mouth shape etc etc . It’s a blessing in a a way for the wives ,childen & not yo forget the FATHERS

[@crystalbishop7231]

Rite some of them were shocking. I've seen kids that "look" like mom or dad I have 2 of own. But my word talk about spitting image with these kids.

[@Kale_20]

A farther is a very important thing

[@rawlvee]

Farthers

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

They look just like their dads. 🥺 And there’s so many more family’s touched by that day.

[@Toomuchlaffing]

Kudos to those mothers. They had warrior strength to not just survive the grief but to raise their children to be as strong and beautiful as they are.

[@Roamingloba]

That son and mom at the end got me 😭

[@MelissaH05]

Me too!!!!!

[@brittanymiller5153]

Me tooo I’m tearing up over here

[@karenmbbaxter]

I wish they would also interview the few fathers left behind who had to raise their kids on their own. There wasn't a lot but I saw a story of a flight attendent who was on the plane that went down in Pensylvannia. She was about to retire from flight attending to raise her child full-time and one of her last shifts was on that plane. Her husband was a pilot for another company and he too would have had to raise his child as a single father.

[@DanniShelton]

That and I’d be interested to see the men who lost their pregnant partners in 9/11. To lose your SO and your unborn child. That has got to be unimaginably painful. I hope all of these people find peace.

[@maureenjohnson5151]

The kids look so cute when they were babies. If only their fathers were alive to see them all grown up. They would be so proud.😭😭😭

[@rachelross1657]

No way can I watch that show tonight. I'm in tears just watching the preview.

[@dvchel]

@Rachel Ross Make sure you have enough tissues etc. That'll do it. Definitely worth it.

[@SinisterScoundrel6562]

Play Metallica. That'll relax ya!

[@crypto912]

I can’t believe it’s been 20 years.

[@emilymalden3310]

Same here. I feel old.

[@jss.2020]

Better believe it, time doesn't exist in the next life

[@jameskardys3452]

Here are the parents shown from 1:49 to 2:24. 1:51- Stanley S. Smagala, Jr. (aged 36, FDNY Engine Company 226, died entering the South Tower) 1:56- Maj. Ronald D. Milam (aged 33, US Army, Pentagon) 2:01- Gerald Atwood (aged 38, FDNY Ladder Company 21, died entering the South Tower) 2:06- Timothy P. Soulas (aged 35, Cantor Fitzgerald, North Tower, 105th floor) 2:11- Keith Glascoe, Sr. (aged 39, FDNY Ladder Company 21, died entering the South Tower) 2:16- Robert D. Higley II (aged 29, Aon Corp., South Tower, 92nd floor) 2:21- Daniel T. Afflito, Sr. (aged 32, Cantor Fitzgerald, North Tower, 104th floor)

[@BurgernTaco]

Thanks

[@ACS402010]

I am sitting here watching this in tears....when they did those side-by-side photos of the young adults with their fathers...I lost it. So beautiful, yet so tragic at the same time. It's all in the eyes...you can see the spirit of each of the fathers in their children's eyes. Absolutely incredible.

[@amarius9738]

this was so beautiful and touching. Praise to all of the mothers for being so strong and maintaining throughout it all. I’m sure their pain never goes away but these women definitely showed what the definition of strength is.👏🏼👍🏽

[@lifeaszahara3282]

How crazy is... that the kids look alike there parents now that's a gift from god

[@chelsm90]

they all resemble their lost ones too mini or not so mini clones anymore

[@gigijade]

it’s called genetics

[@DanniShelton]

@@gigijade I’ve seen kids that look nothing like one parent. Heck, I barely resemble my father (I’m basically a clone of my mom).

[@flashy5150]

Gosh, I remember that day like yesterday. I was thirty, now 50. I was at work in the morning and we were listening to our favorite morning show on our local rock station and it was going on 9:00 am and they were saying that a plane hit the WTC in NYC and I waited a few minutes and said to my co-worker, “there”s going to be another one, this is terrorism”, and he didn’t believe me, then they announced it. I can still see myself looking at the radio there on a little shelf by the back door and hearing what I just knew and said. I didn’t find out until I got home and was watching it on tv with my dad, that one hit the Pentagon and one went down in PA. I’m up in Canada and hearing this. It makes me feel old to see all these young people that were infants back then, all grown up now, but I am so glad they got the chance.

[@noble604]

September 11th is my birthday. So many calls coming in early wishing me a happy birthday. Then the call came.. “turn on the tv.” It’s a poignant day for me.

[@redeemquality9615]

I was 33, teaching at the time when the towers collapsed. Now am 53 and vividly remember that day which became undetermined concerning our schools and the public places in America!

[@marleymescudi]

9/11 is my earliest memory. I was a week short of turning 5.

[@nessat.v.]

All these dad genes were strong asf 🥺

[@aqueseth]

Heartbreaking never met their father.

[@edwinrojas1126]

So sad, and so proud about them

[@jessicahubbard7218]

Yes

[@agnesmacharia2362]

Oh my gosh...this has to be the most beautiful tribute I’ve ever seen before!! 😢Genius to have thought of taking a picture of all the babies 20 years ago. God bless.♥️

[@chasitycollins8625]

This touches my heart! Very sad dad for everyone. I remember it all too well. Glad there doing good.

[@JesManVP]

Noob

[@Ecosdelalma.]

You can’t watch this without tears 😢🙏🏻

[@aleximckinley]

These moms don't get enough credit 😭❤️

[@jeepgirl1224]

This is so heartbreaking- and wow they look like the dads💕💕💕

[@treasuretrails]

I was 7 years old when I saw my mommy watching the news on 9/11, I am 28 now...... still can never forgetting still drinking away the pain of that moment man PTSD till I die.....

[@ksicat]

this is so beautiful of how each person turned out be and how strong they are!!!

[@ol1419]

My dad was supposed to work in one of the top floors as a chef. :( So glad it didn't happen. I can't imagine my life without my dad

[@WeylandLabs]

I love you mom - that shit hit me ! 😢

[@cristinadowney7565]

Remember watching all those babies, to see them carry a piece of their lost parent is incredibly sweet. At the end it is all about love and what we leave behind as a legacy ❤️this 9/11 in the northeast was just like that day, beautiful sunny skies with a hint of cool fall air and tears were shed. Will never forget!!!

[@apara2005]

This is so heartwarming and precious!!!! I hope the mom's and children found some reminisce of peace after all this time 🙏🏾

[@MorrisWilsonFvcks]

Even if a tree falls to the ground, it's seeds will fall into the soil and continue to grow.

[@kamikazekid94]

9/11 is still so raw because we were their in time to have experienced so horror. We will never forget 🇺🇸

[@beth3099]

These families are amazing, they would all have made their husbands and fathers proud!! I saw a longer clip of Diane sawyer trying to get a photo of them when they were 1y/o last night and there was one little girl that was so adorable she was comforting the babies next to her, And she was a baby herself. They were all crying and she was holding the one on the left of hers hand and rubbing the head of the one on the right. What a sweetheart! I picture her taking after her daddy I helping people in the towers♥️

[@gleemalv8310]

so sad that they were not able to meet them makes me cry!!

[@sbaker8787]

An amazingly and a beautiful production. A lovely idea.

[@elissahoran1130]

God Bless all these babies, now grown !!!!!!!!! STAY STRONG FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless all the Mom's, and follow Jack's Mom's words of wisdom and inspiration !!!!!!!!!!!! I came home from NY to teach before 9/11. I told my classes about 9/11 to honor all of you and your lost love ones !!!!!!!!!! Years later, one of my students thanked me !!!!!!!!!! God Bless you, and your loved ones will never be forgotten !!!!!!!!!!!

[@missmiss9539]

🙏🏼💕they look so much like their fathers .. they may not be here ,but they will never be forgotten .. .. thank you for your service 🙏🏼💕God bless those families 🙏🏼💕

[@faithshapiro3962]

These people are all amazing. sending love and prayers

[@lesant7659]

My daughter was born on September 13 2001 at 9:01 am. It may not be September 11 but it's in the same month and year. We will never never forget September 2001.

[@TheSun-hu6zo]

They all look so much like their fathers, may all the kids grow up and have a happy life! and may all the fathers who lost their life rest in peace.

[@Caroline.01]

I turned 5 months old on 9/11 and its just crazy that now im 20 and remember 9/11 and never forget it

[@xetzz4875]

the resemblance to their fathers is amazing!!

[@TheClassictvfan]

A gift from God that so many of these kids look so much like their father.

[@catt99mahal8]

I remember being at work preparing for my boss to make an announcement of my promotion. Then we found out this happened. At that point, I could have cared less what was going on with me. Time stood still and all I wanted to do was watch the news of ALL the heroes living and who died to save our country from evil.

[@smuirhead3107]

Oh my. Thank goodness I don't subscribe to cable tv or I'd for sure watch this and cry profusely, the entire show. I will pray for these beautiful children and their mothers for becoming beacons of light, love and empowerment.

[@Xeeheeso]

my grandma worked in one of the twins towers thank goodness she has retired before the plane crash happened

[@victoriousangel8911]

I am crying.

[@vistany64]

I’m crying

[@collegegirl2805]

Almost made it through without crying, but that mom and her son at the end…

[@Tempest87]

Awwww I’m crying!! Poor kids

[@NurseWright-mp5gp]

They are the spitting image of their fathers . When jack started to cry omg I cried w him.🥺

[@dnieto1466]

I was also a baby when 9/11 happened.

[@iamhappy679]

So sorry to those who died 🕊🤍 Rest in peace 🤍 So sorry to their loved ones 🕊🤍

[@valenciawood5230]

I am a crying mess..😭

[@themessengacross1581]

This was sad and good

[@Grillaland]

❤️😢 I was pregnant too. My daughter is 19 now.

[@mischa6688]

Wtf. I’m crying. They all look like their dads. I’m sure they’re watching over them everyday. 💛

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Baby jack made me cry

[@FireStyner]

Awww he started to cry at the end

[@some5794]

Not me watching this at work and now crying

[@djiboualegble5716]

PROF! Of you stay strong

[@NieceyPieceyMakeup]

😭😭😭😭😭God bless the mothers and children💗💗💗

[@ss-tl1ic]

Ending made me cry no cap

[@scvoels]

I'm watching this 5 days late but I'm pregnant and crying

[@fabiwilliams4644]

What a blessing. Fathers so proud

[@farronlira8355]

Love how much they look like their father

[@giselestrauch5146]

unbelivable story

[@TraumaSurvivorCynthia]

👣 Such beautiful families of 9/11.✝️ My Stepdad, teacher and coach 💙 Dave Sanders was murdered at Columbine High school on April 20,1999 in Littleton, Colorado.🙏 Hugs to victims families. 🤗#davesandersstepdaughter

[@beth3099]

😔

[@teramoney2492]

I am so, so, sorry for your loss sweetheart. Prayers for your family💙🙏

[@chrissylu4411]

that‘s so sweet 💕

[@Angela-cd9bj]

20 Years 🥰🙏🏽

[@saved_by_jesus1732]

MAY GOD BLESS THEIR SOULS!

[@Megatron-sl5us]

I love Diane Sawyer!

[@anafrazier]

Holyyy all these babies look just like their lost parents! May god bless them all & reunited them one day🫶🏼

[@dq4551]

My son is the baby of 9/11 he born 20 years ago

[@narutohyuga1845]

3:40 I wanted to give him a hug :(

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

This was so profound 20 years ago.

[@maureenjohnson5151]

It bring tears to my eyes seeing all these kids grown up without knowing their fathers. I want to wish them a happy 21th birthday next Sunday.😭😭😭🎂🎂🎂

[@Ajpowers02]

I went to school with Alexa and Robert, I knew about alexa being in this but I’m just now realising Robert had this happen too, so sad😢

[@AViaandLeeAndra]

I was 4 months when it happened😩😔

[@pbatt4897]

That is so remarkable no one in this country should ever get this day it's really sad how this country has become since then God bless all those people

[@emma7502]

What amazing story all of them look like so much like their dads

[@piscea0229]

I’m not crying 😭

[@ss-tl1ic]

Wow twins all around

[@pinkysaroha5231]

Rest in peace, beautiful father

[@mariec3527]

How they are basically their dads twins 😢 they look soooo much like them its bitter sweet

[@Rgucci7407]

Awwwwww♥️

[@nana_untamed]

😥😭 awww my throat hurts so badly

[@sherylchapman4168]

Now there is no hope . . . . My, how things have changed.

[@Amval_]

This breaks my fucking heart

[@lilbit4493]

Can I get an amen on the squirrel gravy!!

[@Obvioustroller]

1:05 is so cute it makes my brain melt out of my nose😍🥰💖💕

[@camiloherrera7546]

Rest in peace to these great men 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@marshbonny6470]

sad ... rip... they all look like their dads

[@adrianeelise3849]

Aw baby jack was so cute such an adorable little baby. So weird all these babies are like grown men now. Poor families ❤

[@chelsm90]

where can i watch this ?

[@rubysworld429]

So sad 🙏🙏🙏

[@carolinav6430]

Amazing Beautiful

[@JamesK7911]

I was born in 2002 which was the 9/11 school year and the year the class of 2020 was born, and yet i was traumatized by Covid. I was supposed to graduate in 2020 which never happened. So much can happen in a short 20 years

[@shawnab8484]

😭❤️

[@johnsn10]

This is so sad

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Oh baby Jack i love him