We will never forget this tragic day in American history. But we will cherish the lives of the ones who sacrificed their own lives to save the people in the twins towers. To all the men and women who have either served or are serving our country we say thank you for all you do. And remember no matter what happens we will still be a god loving and wonderful country. God bless and God bless the USA! 

It's hard to believe it's been 15 years. I still remember the day I woke up, I was 4 years old. My parents called me over to the TV, and told me that when I'm older I'd realize how serious of an event it is. The rest is mostly a blur. I think school was cancelled for me that day as well. 

Side note: Topic moved to Community Discussion/Law Enforcement, Current Events & Society. 

The next day was my 1st bday 

I was four months old.

Wow 

I was young, I don't remember how young but I was young. I was too young to really understand why my mom was crying and why I was staying home but I was happy to stay home from school.

 

Looking back now, especially since I have now become a Fire Fighter, my view has changed quite a bit to say the least. Flag set to half staff, rest in peace brothers and sisters of FDNY, NYPD, and all Civilians and other people who perished in the terrible attack of 9/11.

 

-JAM. 

Same here my mom was at her nursing school and she was getting ready to take a test and her teacher told them about it and everybody was devistated. And thank you for what you do!

I was 7 when this happened and I still remember waking up for school on the 12th (aussie time) and seeing the attacks broadcast on the tv) I honestly couldn't believe it. I only just understood what was going on but quickly learnt. It was a defining moment for one so young. 

May they rest in peace, we will never forget. 

I remember waking up and smelling that awful air that the dust carried over everywhere. I can't seem to forget standing in my living room in Brooklyn and watching from the windows, it is so vivid a memory especially for a five year old.

I also remember even more vividly walking at ground zero days after with my dad carrying me.  This day, to me, defines a lot of why I wanted to become a police officer.

I was so young that I have no memory of the day. However, I have heard many stories about reflections of the day and what was going through the minds of my family members. Fifteen years ago today was a tragedy which we will forever have confusion, questions, anger, and assorted emotions about why such a terrible act was committed.

We will NEVER forget.

we never forgot 

6 minutes ago, LapdCode3 said:

we never forgot

Merged into Officer Turner's thread.

Im a New Yorker, and of course I'll never forget. My dad was at work in the city that day, 10 blocks uptown. My friends dad was evacuated out of building 3 of the WTC and had to step over the bodies of the jumpers. I went to school with people without moms, and widowed coaches. There's four jerseys hanging in my high school's gymnasium, that belonged to the alumni that died. I'm not in high school anymore, but I remember very vividly what it's like to be forced to be reminded of this day.

It's sometimes a little odd to see people in obscure parts of the country say "never forget", because New Yorkers will truly never be ABLE to forget. I still remember a family friend saying "we went to the hospital and asked if we could give blood, and the nurse said '....sir...we don't need blood. You either made it, or you didn't". 

Terrorism is, well, terrifying. The only way to fight terrorism is to not let your fear control you. I feel tremendous pride seeing the new World Trade Center, because the symbolism of building a taller building will do more to fight terrorism than any bullshit war. Oh, and that's another thing. You're going to see a lot of bullshit propaganda today. A lot of people peddle fear, hatred, and blood thirst on this day. Don't give into it. As a New Yorker, and someone personally affected by this tragedy, PLEASE don't give into it. Come together, grieve, and look to the future with an optimistic and kind heart. 

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I remember my stepgrandfather calling up my mom to turn on the TV, and I remember watching it with her, moments after the attack.

I was 9-years old at the time, so I knew what was going on, but it didn't really affect me personally like it would have others.

Unreal it was 15 years ago, no time at all most of us will be saying "I can't believe that was 30 years ago already!".

I've posted my thoughts earlier,  figured I would post this image that I took during the summer at the ground zero memorial.

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I was a month and three days old at the time.

With my mother still reeling from my birth, and my sister nearly two years and a month old, I remember being told that we were watching either the Tweenies or the Teletubbies (I can't remember), when I think my father came home to say "New York's blown up!" And from then, BBC News was likely turned on, and everything else was history.

Since I was born near the time, I feel I have a strong connection to the events of that year. Recently, I have taken to around 9/11 anniversaries to watching and reading 9/11-related material, shouting down 'truthers', and trying to commemorate the attacks through a two minutes silence. And being British, it is hard to do, but this year, it went very well.

But this year, I learned that two people born in Hull died on that fateful day.

Michael and Christine Egan, Hull may forget you, but I and America will never forget.

Attatched is the spot in which I commemorated 9/11 today.

Rest in peace.

Gonna quote myself from The Mind-Boggling Classic Cop Car Thread.  May we never forget the sacrifices made that day.

22 minutes ago, FCV96 said:

The NYPD held a memorial parade for the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11, with plenty of vintage RMPs on hand.  A fitting, and heartfelt tribute.