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Rutgers Victims of September 11, 2001

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T2Kplus20 said:
Haven't hear his story before. Colleague of Brian Clark. Highlights the long-term impact of that day.

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There is a series of these.

One is about the actor Rob Riggle, a Marine Officer, and what he did.

Another is about a fireman, who I know and my Son is very good friends with his son, who talks about the aftermath…physical, mental, medically, etc.
 
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e5fdny said:
There is a series of these.

One is about the actor Rob Riggle, a Marine Officer, and what he did.

Another is about a fireman, who I know and my Son is very good friends with his son, who talks about the aftermath…physical, mental, medically, etc.
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I have to admit, after the initial aftermath of 9/11, I avoided most content, videos, analysis, etc of the day. Even as an official in my town, I presided over many 9/11 memorial ceremonies but never exposed myself to anything else. This changed about 2 years ago when I watched Brian Clark tell his story. I guess I needed some time to go by to be able to think of 9/11 as more historical vs something we all witnessed or experienced.

Checked this out a few days ago. Very interesting recording of air traffic control at JFK.

 
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T2Kplus20 said:
I have to admit, after the initial aftermath of 9/11, I avoided most content, videos, analysis, etc of the day. Even as an official in my town, I presided over many 9/11 memorial ceremonies but never exposed myself to anything else. This changed about 2 years ago when I watched Brian Clark tell his story. I guess I needed some time to go by to be able to think of 9/11 as more historical vs something we all witnessed or experienced.

Checked this out a few days ago. Very interesting recording of air traffic control at JFK.

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In the series I mentioned there is a video of the fighter pilots tasked to bring Flight 93, if they got there in time.

The video has the ATC conversations too. Interesting.
 
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e5fdny said:
In the series I mentioned there is a video of the fighter pilots tasked to bring Flight 93, if they got there in time.

The video has the ATC conversations too. Interesting.
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Thanks for the heads up. I watched 2 videos from the series and see there are a bunch more.
 
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newell138 said:
Something about the day that i never knew or heard about until this morning when someone posted it to our internal company message board. Pretty impressive.

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I was lucky enough to get off the island that day in this manner. Now, I was a routine NY Waterway passenger from Hoboken Terminal to their dock adjacent to the World Financial Center as part of my daily commute.

It took a while to evacuate from the 17th floor of the WFC #2. When we got to the plaza along the River and I saw they already has one ferry loading and one or two waiting for the slip to open up and without hesitation I jumped on.

The NY Waterway guys were hustling to get as many people on as quickly as was safe. It is interesting how one reacts in a crisis. Some people were hesitant - didn't know where they wanted to go. Again this was a pattern for me, but I'd like to think going to NJ, getting some space between me and the crisis would have been an easy call.

And we are creatures of habit, even in crisis. Some of the regulars were fumbling for their tickets and other people reluctant to get on without a pass

The boat crews were just shouting "Get On! Go...GO! Come on!" to move folks along.

At that point the boat crews probably had a better picture of what was happening than many of us who had been closer to the impact.

I heard the scream of the engines of the first plane prior to impact and instantly realized this was bad. However I did not begin to really absorb the enormity of the disaster until getting a look at both Towers in flames from the upper deck of the ferry as we crossed the Hudson.
 
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srru86 said:
I was lucky enough to get off the island that day in this manner. Now, I was a routine NY Waterway passenger from Hoboken Terminal to their dock adjacent to the World Financial Center as part of my daily commute.

It took a while to evacuate from the 17th floor of the WFC #2. When we got to the plaza along the River and I saw they already has one ferry loading and one or two waiting for the slip to open up and without hesitation I jumped on.

The NY Waterway guys were hustling to get as many people on as quickly as was safe. It is interesting how one reacts in a crisis. Some people were hesitant - didn't know where they wanted to go. Again this was a pattern for me, but I'd like to think going to NJ, getting some space between me and the crisis would have been an easy call.

And we are creatures of habit, even in crisis. Some of the regulars were fumbling for their tickets and other people reluctant to get on without a pass

The boat crews were just shouting "Get On! Go...GO! Come on!" to move folks along.

At that point the boat crews probably had a better picture of what was happening than many of us who had been closer to the impact.

I heard the scream of the engines of the first plane prior to impact and instantly realized this was bad. However I did not begin to really absorb the enormity of the disaster until getting a look at both Towers in flames from the upper deck of the ferry as we crossed the Hudson.
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We’re glad your here.🙂
 
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DJ Spanky said:
I'm hoping they acknowledge this at the game this Saturday. Never forget.
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I am thinking that based on last year, they will not.
In today's world, some think a social media post is appropriate. I can understand those like me that think otherwise, but not going to grumble about it if they don't. On the other hand, after the National Anthem, it would be simple to say, "Please observe a moment of silence for the victims and families of the 9/11 attacks."
 
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Knight Shift said:
I am thinking that based on last year, they will not.
In today's world, some think a social media post is appropriate. I can understand those like me that think otherwise, but not going to grumble about it if they don't. On the other hand, after the National Anthem, it would be simple to say, "Please observe a moment of silence for the victims and families of the 9/11 attacks."
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Let's hope they come to their senses and have a moment of silence for it before the National Anthem, like they did for many years.
 
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Knight Shift said:
I am thinking that based on last year, they will not.
In today's world, some think a social media post is appropriate. I can understand those like me that think otherwise, but not going to grumble about it if they don't. On the other hand, after the National Anthem, it would be simple to say, "Please observe a moment of silence for the victims and families of the 9/11 attacks."
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This morning on the way into work I made sure to listen to the radio for the 2 moments of silence for each plane strike. Was driving in listening to WPLJ when it happened, and that's a memory that will be indelibly imprinted on my mind forever.
 
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DJ Spanky said:
This morning on the way into work I made sure to listen to the radio for the 2 moments of silence for each plane strike. Was driving in listening to WPLJ when it happened, and that's a memory that will be indelibly imprinted on my mind forever.
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Just returned from a service at my firehouse.

We do the moments of silence for all of the significant events of the day:

1st plane
2nd plane
Pentagon
Shanksville
South Tower
North Tower
 
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I am thinking that based on last year, they will not.
In today's world, some think a social media post is appropriate. I can understand those like me that think otherwise, but not going to grumble about it if they don't. On the other hand, after the National Anthem, it would be simple to say, "Please observe a moment of silence for the victims and families of the 9/11 attacks."
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They didn't last year?

I do recall before the Cult game in 14 their genius fans started chanting during the moment of silence
 
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I would think that for the 25th year and our game involving the two areas most impacted...there will be something done in memory.
 
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Sadly I feel the horror of this is slowly being downplayed or forgotten.

Never forget.
 
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DJ Spanky said:
Sadly I feel the horror of this is slowly being downplayed or forgotten.

Never forget.
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Also have to deal with the "conspiracy" idiots as well. That it was all staged and no planes existed.

But most Americans do remember 911 and will never forget. Bless all of those that perished as well as everyone that spent days, weeks, months assisting efforts and all of the survivors.
 
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