United Airlines Flight 93
Monday, May 2, 2011
Real Heroes!
The day of September 11, 2001 brought forth many heroes. All the firemen, the policemen, and EMS workers were the heroes. These were the people who put out fires and looked fervently for survivors. They stood by bravely to help those in need.
The people in the Towers who led their fellow co-workers away to safety were also heroes. Claire McIntyre was one employee on the ninety-first floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center for the American Bureau of Shipping. When the plane crashed into the building, Claire's quick thinking allowed her and her co-workders to exit the building safely. Brian Clark was also a hero that day. He worked for Euro Brokers in the South World Trade Center on the eighty- fourth floor. When the plane crashed five floors below his office, Brian gathered a whistle and flashlight and hurried off to his co-workers on his floor. He led them quickly down the stairwell to safely and even rescued a stranded man who was trapped in his office by a piece of metal from the plane. He made it out of the building just five minutes before the building collapsed.
All the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 were also heroes for fighting back against the terrorist hijackers. Todd Beamer, along with Jeremy Glick, Tom Burnett, Mark Bingham, and many others were most likely involved in stopping the Terrorists plan.
Heroes aren't really super humans with super strength or speed. Real Heroes are the people who fight for what is right and help those in need!
The people in the Towers who led their fellow co-workers away to safety were also heroes. Claire McIntyre was one employee on the ninety-first floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center for the American Bureau of Shipping. When the plane crashed into the building, Claire's quick thinking allowed her and her co-workders to exit the building safely. Brian Clark was also a hero that day. He worked for Euro Brokers in the South World Trade Center on the eighty- fourth floor. When the plane crashed five floors below his office, Brian gathered a whistle and flashlight and hurried off to his co-workers on his floor. He led them quickly down the stairwell to safely and even rescued a stranded man who was trapped in his office by a piece of metal from the plane. He made it out of the building just five minutes before the building collapsed.
All the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 were also heroes for fighting back against the terrorist hijackers. Todd Beamer, along with Jeremy Glick, Tom Burnett, Mark Bingham, and many others were most likely involved in stopping the Terrorists plan.
Heroes aren't really super humans with super strength or speed. Real Heroes are the people who fight for what is right and help those in need!
The Impact of 9-11
Why does the day of September 11, 2001 matter to all United States citizens? Why is it so important? September 11, 2001 marks the day in US history when we stood together as one nation since Pearl Harbor was attacked 60 years earlier. The terrorist group Al Qaeda tried to crush the American spirit that tragic day, however, they did the opposite. It was amazing how so many people helped one another through these hard time and how tragic so many people perished. Many peoples lives were changed forever. Family, friends and loved ones were in the World Trade Centers, in the Pentagon, and on United Airlines Flight 93, American Airlines Flight 11, United Airlines Flight 175, and American Airlines Flight 77.
Security is also a main subject that has been impacted due to 9/11. The airports are now bombarded with security guards and metal detectors. Passengers who want to get on their plane must go through a thorough check, which includes taking off their shoes. On planes, passengers cannot bring carry on liquids; such as water, or hand sanitizers, for fear that it could be dangerous. At major national buildings the security has also increased. In Washington D.C., there is not a place for a tourist to go without first going through security. These procedures are put together for citizens so that we may be safe.
September 11 has given the United States a healthy dose of fear, and with that, the knowledge that our country can be attacked at any moment. But it has made us stronger. A lot of heroes took charge that day in order to save lives. Co-workers at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon helped their fellow workers to escape and be safe. Firefighters bravely tried to tend to the growing flames caused by the crashed airplanes. The passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 sacrificed their own lives in order to save countless numbers of lives. "Officials believe that the intended target was the White House or Capitol building" says Jennifer Silate in her book "Terrorist Attack". Imagine how lost our country would be if our Nation didn't have its Capitol building.
So yes, September 11, 2001 had a huge impact in the lives of American citizens everywhere, even if they weren't directly involved in the attacks. For always, the United States will remember that day.
Security is also a main subject that has been impacted due to 9/11. The airports are now bombarded with security guards and metal detectors. Passengers who want to get on their plane must go through a thorough check, which includes taking off their shoes. On planes, passengers cannot bring carry on liquids; such as water, or hand sanitizers, for fear that it could be dangerous. At major national buildings the security has also increased. In Washington D.C., there is not a place for a tourist to go without first going through security. These procedures are put together for citizens so that we may be safe.
September 11 has given the United States a healthy dose of fear, and with that, the knowledge that our country can be attacked at any moment. But it has made us stronger. A lot of heroes took charge that day in order to save lives. Co-workers at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon helped their fellow workers to escape and be safe. Firefighters bravely tried to tend to the growing flames caused by the crashed airplanes. The passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 sacrificed their own lives in order to save countless numbers of lives. "Officials believe that the intended target was the White House or Capitol building" says Jennifer Silate in her book "Terrorist Attack". Imagine how lost our country would be if our Nation didn't have its Capitol building.
So yes, September 11, 2001 had a huge impact in the lives of American citizens everywhere, even if they weren't directly involved in the attacks. For always, the United States will remember that day.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
September 11 timeline of events
7:59 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 11 takes off from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles.
8:14 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 175 takes off from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles.
8:20 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 77 takes off from Washington Dulles International Airport, bound for Los Angeles
8:40 a.m.: Notification of suspected hijacking attempt of the American Airlines Flight 11
8: 42 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 93 takes off from Newark International Airport, bound for San Francisco.
8: 43 a.m.: Notification of suspected hijacking attempt of the United Airlines Flight 175.
8: 45 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 11 crashes into the north World Trade Center tower.
9:03 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the south World Trade Center tower.
9:17 a.m.: FAA shuts down all airports around the New York area and bans all takeoffs.
9:24 a.m.: Notification of suspected hijacking attempts of the American Airlines Flight 77.
9:25 a.m.: FAA shuts down all airports in the Nation and bans all takeoffs.
9:31 a.m.: President George W. Bush states that the attacks were an "apparent terrorist attack".
9:40 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the west side of the Pentagon.
9:45 a.m.: An operator recieves a phone call that United Airlines Flight 93 has been hijacked and that the passengers are going to fight back.
9:48 a.m.: The White House and the US Capital are evacuated.
9:59 a.m.: The south World Trade Center collapses.
10:07 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 93 crashes near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
10:10 a.m.: A walled section of the Pentagon collapses.
10:28 a.m.: The north World Trade Center collapses.
8:14 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 175 takes off from Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles.
8:20 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 77 takes off from Washington Dulles International Airport, bound for Los Angeles
8:40 a.m.: Notification of suspected hijacking attempt of the American Airlines Flight 11
8: 42 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 93 takes off from Newark International Airport, bound for San Francisco.
8: 43 a.m.: Notification of suspected hijacking attempt of the United Airlines Flight 175.
8: 45 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 11 crashes into the north World Trade Center tower.
9:03 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the south World Trade Center tower.
9:17 a.m.: FAA shuts down all airports around the New York area and bans all takeoffs.
9:24 a.m.: Notification of suspected hijacking attempts of the American Airlines Flight 77.
9:25 a.m.: FAA shuts down all airports in the Nation and bans all takeoffs.
9:31 a.m.: President George W. Bush states that the attacks were an "apparent terrorist attack".
9:40 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the west side of the Pentagon.
9:45 a.m.: An operator recieves a phone call that United Airlines Flight 93 has been hijacked and that the passengers are going to fight back.
9:48 a.m.: The White House and the US Capital are evacuated.
9:59 a.m.: The south World Trade Center collapses.
10:07 a.m.: United Airlines Flight 93 crashes near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
10:10 a.m.: A walled section of the Pentagon collapses.
10:28 a.m.: The north World Trade Center collapses.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Exactly Who Was Todd Beamer?
Todd Beamer was just an ordinary person. He was a business man from the Oracle Corporation, which was the world's second-largest computer software company. Todd Beamer was also a husband to Lisa Beamer, author of "Let's Roll". He was a father of David, Andrew and Morgan (who was born after he died). The Beamer family lived a nice normal life in New Jersey. As a child, Todd Beamer was active in sports and school. He lived in Michigan and went to college at Wheaton College. Todd was also active in his faith and God was a big part of his life. His friends and family all say that he was a very motivated, good natured person and that they will miss him always.
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