September 11, 2001
It was a beautiful day all along the eastern coast of the United States. Gorgeous blue skies as far as the eye could see. The busy day was just getting started with millions of people starting their day.
However, this beautiful morning would turn into one of the ugliest days in American history when terrorists hijacked 4 planes and successfully crashed 3 of the planes on their targets.
The 4th plane did not hit the target thanks the heroic men who fought back to take control of flight 93.
For most of us, we will never forget where we were when we heard the news of the attacks. The sights we saw on television are embedded in our memories.
In Miami, there was an eerie quiet in the air. The normal roar of the bustling air traffic constantly flying in and out of Miami International Airport was silenced that day. All air traffic was grounded. And then, all of a sudden I did hear the roar of a jet. But the sound wasn’t coming from the usual direction. Chasing the sound I finally found the source. It was a fighter jet flying just south of the airport patrolling the Miami skies. It was also a clear indication of one thing. We were at war.
September 11th fell on a Tuesday. On the Sunday, five days later, Blessed Trinity was packed. We were a nation and a community that was grieving. We were all in pain. And there was hardly a dry eye in sight.
Today, you’ll find a memorial where the Twin Towers once stood. Two beautiful reflection pools with the names of the people lost that day. But you’ll also see that freedom cannot be contained with the Freedom Tower that proudly rises above the City of New York.
September 11 Events in Miami Springs
As with all things, we have a new generation that is turning 25 that did not experience September 11 firsthand. It is important that we pass on the lessons of 9/11 to the next generation. If you ever get a chance, take your children to the September 11th memorial in New York. It is a somber memorial. But it’s important that we never forget.
September 11 Memorial Photo Gallery
Below are a couple of historical videos by the History channel that cover the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93.
May the Lord continue to watch over those who lost so much on that day. And may the Lord always bless our beautiful USA.
FOOTAGE OF THE FIRST PLANE ATTACK
LIVE FOOTAGE OF THE SECOND PLANE ATTACK
ATTACKS ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER
THE ATTACK ON UNITED 93
