11 Sep 2001

[Dwisforme05]

Maybe you'll understand a little better at that point in time...

We do it so that people like you have the right to say you hate this country, and then don't move out. Not that you said that...but you get my picture. We do it so that you can live a safe life, every day, complaining about going in to work, or b*tching about school homework, and so kids can wake up with their biggest daily worry being "I hope my clothes are washed so I can look good for that new student." Or wonder "what to eat for dinner" instead of wondering if you'll even GET to eat that night. You say it's "our choice." Be happy YOU have that choice. Several countries REQUIRE you to serve for X amount of time. We serve so this country can offer others the option of never serving. There are so many examples I could give you, such as when you sign, what if they put you in comm or something, and you end up in the sandbox, and you get hit with an IED while en route to a rally point? You chose to join the navy, yes...but did you choose to go to that RP? Do you think those that have been KIA, POW, or MIA CHOSE to be where they were when whatever happened to them happened? Or do you think they just signed to do something for their country, and kinda got screwed out of life?

Again, youngin'...not saying you're a piece of sh*t, or that you suck or anything like that. I think it's great you're willing to put forth your time, and put your life on hold to serve. All I'm saying is I hope that once you've joined the service, you'll have a little better understanding.

That being said, again, I'm not wanting to fight, so that should be my last "negative" comment to you. I just hope you take a minute to think about it. Good luck, and best wishes in your duties.

VERY WELL SAID! now honestly im not the most patriotic person my self. i was born in canada, i am still a citizen of CA, moved to the states and plan on moving back relatively soon but that doesn't mean i dont respect those that serve. would i ever do it? probably not, but thank god we have people that do.

i still remember i was in 6th grade when it hit, i was running late for class and when i walked in and everyone one looked scared, i glaced up at the tv and thought they were watching a movie, only to realize that the u.s had been attacked. very vivid memory.

[Motivation]

Well, I am getting off IA for the night... Just wanted to post these up...

[savincent]

I can't believe its been 7 years.. I remember when all this happened. Sitting in class doing math, I was only 11 at the time. I had only been in class for a few hours, when I was called to the office to be taken home. I remember walking into the office kinda happy, until I saw my mom in tears and looked at the TV to suddenly realize what was going on.

A few days later I went back to school after fighting with my parents about missing days of school. See, I actually liked school that year. I remember walking into class, and I was 1 of 6 students that actually showed up to class that day. Decided to take the next week off after that. Sat around the house watching CNN 24/7. This all caused me to kinda get into politics and such. Pretty crazy life changing experience for me.

[Vteckidd]

FREEDOM ISNT FREE

RIP 9/11

[EvasiveEF9]

Thanks to all who have thanked me for my services. Just don't forget there are thousand of men and women (yes...even as a marine, I don't overlook females in the service...LoL) who do incredible work every day.

To our soon-to-be navy sailor, I hope your recruiter DIDN'T lie to you. If you don't hit hard land, you won't fully feel what I feel, just as I'll never fully feel what our infantryman do. I used to go around poking fun at those guys, but man...the things they have seen are beyond many people's most horrid nightmares.

I gotta be up...3.5hrs for my wonderful job which thankfully still has me in the states, for now. So I gotta sign off. But before I do, I just wanted to say thanks, again, to all who serve, or have served...including SEVERAL on IA that you may have never even guessed.

Thanks, again.

[B_Hoov]

where were YOU when it happened? i was in coach jager's class at west hall high school in pre calculus studying for a test, then the principal came over the intercom and told everyone to turn the tv's on and find a news station, shortly after the bell rang and i ran to my technology class and after two or 3 min the towers fell, i don't think i have EVER had soo much sympathy for those who were lost and there families.

[Fox351]

I have the deepest condolences for the families effected by the Sept. 11th tragedy, and the up most respect for the soldiers in all the countries away from home serving their country and following the orders set out by a government they may not agree with.......I believe that is the definition of loyalty.

I also have an opinion that due to other world powers and influential people it was allowed to happen to be used as a catalyst to propel us into the ongoing war. This in turn led us to the current state of things with the economy and the loss of freedoms here in US.

"Just My Opinion I Could Be Wrong." - Dennis Miller.

[cactusEG]

very sad day. But it made this country stronger...

[TheGodfather]

Lost 2 family members and the day still is as fresh in my mind as it was the day it happened.

I get goosebumps seeing pictures, and make a point to visit Ground Zero everytime I go home to say a prayer for my family members I lost and the others who were lost.

[FlipKing]

They did that. I never asked.

Wow, like not trying to start fights or anything but that is the most piece of **** anwser I've ever heard.....wow.....

[Nitro]

Sad day

[Sammich]

idk anyone that was involved.. all it was to me was a couple buildings being blown up.

as mean as that sounded...thats how i felt..indeed it was tragic and eye opening...just not that touched by it.

although it was a sad and scary day for most

[SixSquared]

I lost my cousin and a close family friend... I think about them every day. I remember exactly what I was doing when I heard about it, and I remember coming home from school and my mom sitting in the living room crying. I'm thankful that the rest of my family in NY was safe (90% of my family is in or near NYC), but I'll never forget my losses, or the losses of others.

RIP to those lost, and godspeed to the soldiers still overseas fighting for us. I don't agree with the politics behind it all, and I don't like the president, but I fully support the soldiers and hope they come home quickly and safely!

[Leisa]

I just dont see how any true American young or old, can not be affected by what happened on this day. Do you people not feel as if your Freedom was compromised by all of these actions? It still makes me sick to my stomach to watch what happened on tv...

[tony]

Every generation has an event that you never forget, where you remember exactly what you were doing at that specific time and moment. This was definitely it.. I remember that day like it happened yesterday.

[Killer]

Never forget!!!! prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones that day.. and to the families who have lost soldiers since that day...

it's def a sad day!!

[tony]

I just dont see how any true American young or old, can not be affected by what happened on this day. Do you people not feel as if your Freedom was compromised by all of these actions? It still makes me sick to my stomach to watch what happened on tv...

They're young, its just like us not grasping the emotion of seeing JFK assassinated, or Pearl Harbor. I was 21 when this happened, someone who is 20 was just 13 at that time.. its hard to expect all of them to be mature enough to understand.

[Shibby]

as mean as that sounded...thats how i felt..indeed it was tragic and eye opening...just not that touched by it.

although it was a sad and scary day for most

i guess my feelings were expressed incorrectly yesterday. I agree with this statement.

Was having a bad day yesterday and did not think before i posted.


I apologize if my words have hurt anyone's feelings or gone against their beliefs.

[Leisa]

They're young, its just like us not grasping the emotion of seeing JFK assassinated, or Pearl Harbor. I was 21 when this happened, someone who is 20 was just 13 at that time.. its hard to expect all of them to be mature enough to understand.

Thats no excuse... My kids were 9 and 11 ( go figure huh?) they sat and watched it for hours, Brett and I explained it all to them and they understood.

[tony]

i guess my feelings were expressed incorrectly yesterday. I agree with this statement.

Was having a bad day yesterday and did not think before i posted.


I apologize if my words have hurt anyone's feelings or gone against their beliefs.

Some people wear it on their sleeves, others just figure life happens. It's no big deal.

[Maniacc]

They're young, its just like us not grasping the emotion of seeing JFK assassinated, or Pearl Harbor. I was 21 when this happened, someone who is 20 was just 13 at that time.. its hard to expect all of them to be mature enough to understand.

I honestly don't think age is a huge factor in this situation. Some people just react to certain situations in a different way - you could get super emotional over it, yet have someone right next to you be like 'damn' and go on with their life. I didn't read the whole thread. Just saw this young people comment and decided to post. But yes, in reality someone's reaction to an event is reflected by his character. Not his age.

ETA: To all the people who lost their lives on that day, RIP.

[Silvrmaxx]

was in 9th grade biology at the time... me, along with just about everyone else, no one knew what to do or what to say... two of my best friends, along with many other classmates enlisted in USMC after high school. they have already been over there twice and one is going back next week... i'll always remember where i was anhd what i was doing that day... RIP to everyone who lost their lives...

[tony]

I honestly don't think age is a huge factor in this situation. Some people just react to certain situations in a different way - you could get super emotional over it, yet have someone right next to you be like 'damn' and go on with their life. I didn't read the whole thread. Just saw this young people comment and decided to post. But yes, in reality someone's reaction to an event is reflected by his character. Not his age.

ETA: To all the people who lost their lives on that day, RIP.

True, its more of a maturity thing.

Question to everyone, when the first plane hit did you honestly think it was an accident or did you know immediately that this was an attack? A lot of people say they knew immediately but I don't see how.

[Init2winit]

True, its more of a maturity thing.

Question to everyone, when the first plane hit did you honestly think it was an accident or did you know immediately that this was an attack? A lot of people say they knew immediately but I don't see how.

At that point, I didn't have a conclusion.....I was in shock at the situation, almost as if it wasn't real.

[Maniacc]

True, its more of a maturity thing.

Question to everyone, when the first plane hit did you honestly think it was an accident or did you know immediately that this was an attack? A lot of people say they knew immediately but I don't see how.

I remember I was 14 and getting my braces tighten and heard it over the radio in the office. Anyone with common sense knew it was an attack. Who in their right mind would think, "oh, some idiot pilot noob crashed the plane in one of the WTC buildings." Even though it sucks, I personally think it was an inside job. But that's just me.

[Sammich]

They're young, its just like us not grasping the emotion of seeing JFK assassinated, or Pearl Harbor. I was 21 when this happened, someone who is 20 was just 13 at that time.. its hard to expect all of them to be mature enough to understand.

I WAS 16, I KNOW WHAT WAS UP..I WASNT SCARED, JUST SHOCKED, I MEAN I FEEL SORRY FOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES, YEA...BUT MAIN EFFECT WAS SEEING IT ON TV EVERYDAY FOR LIKE 6MONTHS

[KREEP]

Reps to all that posted good things and pray for the victims and the families that lost thier loved ones in this tragic event.

[Nitro]

I remember I was 14 and getting my braces tighten and heard it over the radio in the office. Anyone with common sense knew it was an attack. Who in their right mind would think, "oh, some idiot pilot noob crashed the plane in one of the WTC buildings." Even though it sucks, I personally think it was an inside job. But that's just me.

Yo hit me on my cell asap....

[Kourt]

I was living in New York at the time, only 20 miles from NYC. It was crazy how it changed everything up there. My step dad was across the hudson river working ontop of another building and saw it all. Everyone says we will never forget but why is it only this day we remember?

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

I remember this plain as day... I can't believe it has been 7 years!

I was walking into my drafting class my senior year and was stopped dead in my tracks.... I remember crying like a baby because not only was my father there, but friends and other family as well...

My dad made it home safely, he ended up being several miles away when it happened. Some friends weren't as fortunate.

Thanks to all those that serve. I am a conservative - always have been and always will be... I support the war on terror (flame away, if you feel like it)... those people are better off with the help that we have given.

Here are some more pics.

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

One more...

And oh yea.. to the kid that stated he's not patriotic... you'll change your mind when your ass gets bombed by some iraqi when you are "fighting for your country.." My bet is that you'll b!tch out in boot camp anyway or get sea sick on that boat... Good luck!

[Maniacc]

On a long enough time scale, the survival rate for everyone eventually drops to zero.

[alpine_aw11]

I remember I was 14 and getting my braces tighten and heard it over the radio in the office. Anyone with common sense knew it was an attack. Who in their right mind would think, "oh, some idiot pilot noob crashed the plane in one of the WTC buildings." Even though it sucks, I personally think it was an inside job. But that's just me.

As far as it being an inside job, I can't say I believe it but I also can't say I don't. It's a pretty interesting argument, but the arguments for it being an inside job are much stronger. It's just hard to swallow the fact that it might be true.

[Hulud]

x2! lucky bro..!


Sad day.

yea he was a block away and had to be evacuated from his building and had to walk all the way to his brothers place. didnt hear from my dad for a few hours, sucked

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNNTcHq5Tzk

Pretty good video. Very sad... There's a part that got me, when the lady says, "that's Lily's daycare!" Breaks my heart to know that those poor innocent babies already at daycare were probably killed. :*(

[Reaper]

I was sitting in health class and didn't know what was going on for over an hour because our Principle wouldn't allow the teachers to turn on the tv's(idk why). My mom pulled me out of school at 10 am b/c my dad was supposed to be in one of the towers that morning. Thankfully he had left before the events happened, he found he way down to Langley, Va. and called us from there.

I remember this like it was yesterday, I was 14. I don't see how people couldn't be affected by it, but then again I don't see how someone who lives in this country could "hate it". Freedom isn't free...I feel that I am truly blessed for being born here.

RIP victims of 9/11.

[RL...]

You people do know that the twin towers were actually designed to be able to take hits from the very same type of plane that crashed into them on 9/11 right? I think it's pretty far-fetched to believe that some guy named bin laden somewhere in the mountains or wherever orchestrated the only attack on US soil(besides pearl harbor). Many things don't add up about this incident, but nonetheless, it was tragic, and RIP to the victims....

[Tiff-O-Bitties]

You people do know that the twin towers were actually designed to be able to take hits from the very same type of plane that crashed into them on 9/11 right? I think it's pretty far-fetched to believe that some guy named bin laden somewhere in the mountains or wherever orchestrated the only attack on US soil(besides pearl harbor). Many things don't add up about this incident, but nonetheless, it was tragic, and RIP to the victims....

And you are an idiot. You should do some more research and then speak.

[Motivation]

You people do know that the twin towers were actually designed to be able to take hits from the very same type of plane that crashed into them on 9/11 right? I think it's pretty far-fetched to believe that some guy named bin laden somewhere in the mountains or wherever orchestrated the only attack on US soil(besides pearl harbor). Many things don't add up about this incident, but nonetheless, it was tragic, and RIP to the victims....

It's thinking like that, that allowed this thing to happen in the first place.

Yes, the towers were designed to be able to withstand an accident like this... But, it was also planned out where exactly it had to be hit to make the building collapse... Anywhere else, and the building would still be able to stand. The terrorists were in America for a long time before this attack took place. We taught them, and gave them access to do this without realizing it. The thing is, terrorist are not only over seas... So as far as it being orchestrated, it was well thought out and didn't just happen over night..

[Red_Phoenix]

How can someone not feel involved by this event that was 9/11?
I do and I am not even American.......

Diddo. I'm not american either but I'll never forget. I was a senior in high school when it happened