Flight 93...

[f6gal]

Todd: Hello… Operator…listen to me…I can’t speak very loud. – This is an emergency. I’m a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco..  We have a situation here….Our plane has been hijacked…..can you understand me?
Lisa: (exhaling a deep breath to herself) I understand… Can the hijackers see you talking on the phone?
Todd: No
Lisa: Can you tell me how many hijackers are on the plane?
Todd: There are three that we know of.
Lisa: Can you see any weapons? What kind of weapons do they have?
Todd: Yes…. they don’t have guns….they have knives – they took over the plane with knives.
Lisa: Do you mean…like steak knives?
Todd: No, these are razor knives…like box cutters.
Lisa: Can you tell what country these people are from?
Todd: No…..I don’t know. They sound like they’re from the mid-east.
Lisa: Have they said what they want?
Todd: Someone announced from the cockpit that there was a bomb on board.  He said he was the captain and to stay in our seats and stay quiet.
He said that they were meeting these men’s demands and returning to the airport… It was very broken English, and… I’m telling you…it sounded fake!
Lisa: Ok sir, please give me your name.
Todd: My name is Todd Beamer.
Lisa: Ok Todd….my name is Lisa…Do you know your flight number? If you can’t remember, it’s on your ticket.
Todd: It’s United Flight 93.
Lisa: Now Todd, can you try to tell me exactly what happened?
Todd: Two of the hijackers were sitting in first class near the cockpit.  A third one was sitting near the back of the coach section. The two up. front got into the cockpit somehow; there was shouting. The third hijacker said he had a bomb. It looks like a bomb. He’s got it tied to his waist with a red belt of some kind.
Lisa: So is the door to the cockpit open?
Todd: No, the hijackers shut it behind them.
Lisa: Has anyone been injured?
Todd: Yes, ..they…they killed one passenger sitting in first class. There’s been lots of shouting. We don’t know if the pilots are dead or alive. A flight attendant told me that the pilot and copilot had been forced from the cockpit and may have been wounded.
Lisa: Where is the 3rd hijacker now Todd?
Todd: He’s near the back of the plane. They forced most of the passengers into first class. There are fourteen of us here in the back. Five are flight attendants. He hasn’t noticed that I slipped into this pantry to get the phone. The guy with the bomb ordered us to sit on the floor in the rear of the plane……….oh Jesus.. Help!
Lisa: Todd….are you ok? Tell me what’s happening!
Todd: Hello…..We’re going down….I think we’re going to crash……Wait – wait a minute. No, we’re leveling off….we’re ok. I think we may be turning around…..That’s it – we changed directions.  Do you hear me….we’re flying east again.
Lisa: Ok Todd…. What’s going on with the other passengers?
Todd: Everyone is… really scared. A few passengers with cell phones have made calls to relatives. A guy, Jeremy, was talking to his wife just before the hijacking started. She told him that hijackers had crashed two planes into the World Trade Center……Lisa is that true??
Lisa: Todd…..I have to tell you the truth…..it’s very bad.  The World Trade Center is gone. Both of the towers have been destroyed.
Todd: Oh God —help us!
Lisa: A third plane was taken over by terrorists. It crashed into the Pentagon in Washington DC. Our country is under attack….and I’m afraid that your plane may be part of their plan.
Todd: Oh dear God. Dear God…….Lisa, will you do something for me?
Lisa: I’ll try….if I can….Yes.
Todd: I want you to call my wife and my kids for me and tell them what’s happened. Promise me you’ll call..
Lisa: I promise – I’ll call.
Todd: Our home number is 201 353-1073…….You have the same name as my wife…Lisa….We’ve been married for 10 years. She’s pregnant with our 3rd child. Tell her that I love her…….(choking up)..I’ll always love her..(clearing throat) We have two boys.. David, he’s 3 and Andrew, he’s 1…..Tell them……(choking) tell them that their daddy loves them and that he is so proud of them. (clearing throat again) Our baby is due January 12th…..I saw an ultra sound…..it was great….we still don’t know if it’s a girl or a boy………Lisa?
Lisa: (barely able to speak) I’ll tell them, I promise Todd.
Todd: I’m going back to the group—if I can get back I will…
Lisa: Todd, leave this line open…are you still there?……
Lisa: (dials the phone..) Hello, FBI, my name is Lisa Jefferson, I’m a telephone supervisor for GTE. I need to report a terrorist hijacking of a United Airlines Flight 93….Yes I’ll hold.
Goodwin: Hello, this is Agent Goodwin.. I understand you have a hijacking situation?
Lisa: Yes sir, I’ve been talking with a passenger, a Todd Beamer, on Flight 93 who managed to get to an air phone unnoticed.
Goodwin: Where did this flight originate, and what was its destination?
Lisa: The flight left Newark New Jersey at 8 A.M. departing for San Francisco. The hijackers took over the plane shortly after takeoff, and several minutes later the plane changed course – it is now flying east.
Goodwin: Ms. Jefferson…I need to talk to someone aboard that plane. Can you get me thru to the planes phone?
Lisa: I still have that line open sir, I can patch you through on a conference call…hold a mo…..
Todd: Hello Lisa, Lisa are you there?
Lisa: Yes, I’m here. Todd, I made a call to the FBI, Agent Goodwin is on the line and will be talking to you as well.
Todd: The others all know that this isn’t your normal hijacking. Jeremy called his wife again on his cell phone. She told him more about the World Trade Center and all.
Goodwin: Hello Todd. This is Agent Goodwin with the FBI. We have been monitoring your flight. Your plane is on a course for Washington, DC. These terrorists sent two planes into the World Trade Center and one plane into the Pentagon. Our best guess is that they plan to fly your plane into either the White House or the United States Capitol Building.
Todd: I understand…hold on……I’ll…….I’ll be back..
Lisa: Mr. Goodwin, how much time do they have before they get to Washington?
Goodwin: Not long ma’am. They changed course over Cleveland; they’re approaching Pittsburgh now. Washington may be twenty minutes away.
Todd: (breathing a little heavier) The plane seems to be changing directions just a little. It’s getting pretty rough up here. The plane is flying real erratic….We’re not going to make it out of here. Listen to me….I want you to hear this….I have talked with the others….we have decided we would not be pawns in these hijackers suicidal plot.
Lisa: Todd, what are you going to do?
Todd: We’ve hatched a plan. Four of us are going to rush the hijacker with the bomb. After we take him out, we’ll break into the cockpit. A stewardess is getting some boiling water to throw on the hijackers at the controls. We’ll get them….and we’ll take them out. Lisa, …..will you do one last thing for me?
Lisa: Yes…What is it?
Todd: Would you pray with me?
They pray: Our father which art in Heaven
Hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive our trespassers,
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory
Forever…..Amen
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want…
He makes me to lie down in green pastures
He leads me beside the still waters
He restores my soul
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil, for thou art with me…..
Todd: (softer) God help me…Jesus help me….(clears throat and louder)
Are you guys ready?……..
Let’s Roll……………………

[Rams]

 

It's still hard to read that.   Brave souls, one and all.

Rams

[The emperor has no clothes]

I’ve been watching the History Channel this morning and afternoon. One gentleman who helped a lady in a wheelchair down 70 flights put it pretty well. It’s a very sad day, but it’s also a triumphant day when people came to together.

[Valkorado]

God forbid if American civilians are put in such an awful scenario ever again, I hope we'll be ready to roll again.  I do worry about the sentiment of many nowadays, but I have to believe we would still come together as one and sacrifice all for love of country.

Let's pray we don't allow those in power to dilute that patriotism by twisting our history, cherished freedoms and shared values to the point Americans wouldn't act similarly to those brave Flight 93 heroes -- on any given day.

Woke teachers, Marxist corrupt politicians, wicked anarchy promoting financiers (yes you Soros) and authoritarian lawmakers shoukd take heed.  I believe many good people are watching very closely and keeping score.  Things will change.  They've just got to.  Lets hope by the power of our voting right alone.  They're trying to steal that away from us too.  Oh, we can still vote -- but the winner may already be decided.  Sound familiar?

They're playing us too close.   

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

God forbid if American civilians are put in such an awful scenario ever again, I hope we'll be ready to roll again.  I do worry about the sentiment of many nowadays, but I have to believe we would still come together as one and sacrifice all for love of country.

Let's pray we don't allow those in power to dilute that patriotism by twisting our history, cherished freedoms and shared values to the point Americans wouldn't act similarly to those brave Flight 93 heroes -- on any given day.

Woke teachers, Marxist corrupt politicians, wicked anarchy promoting financiers (yes you Soros) and authoritarian lawmakers shoukd take heed.  I believe many good people are watching very closely and keeping score.  Things will change.  They've just got to.  Lets hope by the power of our voting right alone.  They're trying to steal that away from us too.  Oh, we can still vote -- but the winner may already be decided.  Sound familiar?

They're playing us too close.   

Well said 

[Robert]

While it was a tragic day we were blessed in so many ways one way was while 3000 approx lost their lives it could have been so much worse like to the tune of 10k since all the people were not in yet.

What a contrast in this. Thank you president Trump.

While Biden Joins 'Drone Club' At 9/11 Ceremonies, Trump Hits Streets Of NY to cheering and applause.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/while-biden-joins-drone-club-911-ceremonies-trump-hits-streets-ny

Setting the narrative straight

[RP#62]

I was looking back thru some pictures I took at Shanksville at the first anniversary of 9/11.  I didn't have that good of a camera back then so apologies for the quality.

-RP

[f6gal]

I was looking back thru some pictures I took at Shanksville at the first anniversary of 9/11.  I didn't have that good of a camera back then so apologies for the quality.

-RP

Thanks for those RP.

[Rams]

Bump because absolutely every American needs to read that.
Forget and it will happen again.

Rams 

[3fan4life]

Thanks Connie,
Every American should read that.
Now if you'll excuse me I have to get some dang gnats out of my eyes.

[Ramie]

 

[old2soon]

          Connie-That was perhaps the most difficult read of my entire life. The sheer resolve of Todd and Lisa speak volumes. And their Praying together before implementing the Hatched plan! Lets Roll!   That some are so willing to give away their and our FREEDOMS so easily that were so dearly won and seem to care not one iota while doing so! And far Too many false patriots in deception central. And Carl-agreed-We Are STILL at WAR! RIDE SAFE.

[scooperhsd]

Bump....

A very moving read.

[Mooskee]

Thanks Connie. That is a very moving read.

Like so many, I remember where I was when the towers were hit. I hope our country can pull back together like we did after 9/11.

I sincerely believe there are many potential heroes like Todd out here. Men and women who when all is on the line, will risk it all to preserve FREEDOM. I fear far too many do not understand freedom, and are far too willing to give it away in exchange for what they think is safety. Those likely will not understand freedom until theirs is gone. I for one will defend freedom to my death. As far as I am concerned my oath I took back in 1972 when I was sworn into the US Navy, is still in effect.

Ride safe. Ride free.

[Oss]

Thank you to my friend 3W lonerider who led us on a ride over 3 mountains (well they are PA mountains anyway) to get there before the memorial was all built out

Oss

Could anyone else sense the change in the air.  Almost like souls screaming before you knew you had about arrived?  Had the same feeling in Gettysburgh and ground zero   Just made me want to cry

[old2soon]

Thank you to my friend 3W lonerider who led us on a ride over 3 mountains (well they are PA mountains anyway) to get there before the memorial was all built out

Oss

Could anyone else sense the change in the air.  Almost like souls screaming before you knew you had about arrived?  Had the same feeling in Gettysburgh and ground zero   Just made me want to cry

          Evan-had that similar feeling at Arlington Natinal Cemetery. Heard and Felt those Ghosts. RIDE SAFE.

[Serk]

[f6gal]

So sad.  I thought a lot about her yesterday; as well as his 23 and 21 y/o sons.  None of them had much of a chance to know him.   

[Bret SD]