14 Years Later. We Must Never Forgot! The Post-9/11 United States of America.

2015-09-10T21:58:20-04:00

After careful consideration I have modified the thread. If I offended anybody in the original thread, I apologize and just want the RP nation unified, not divided.

On September 11, 2015, I would like to thank all whom have defended and served Duty Honor Country in the fight on Global War on Terrorism. Thank you sincerely. Lets us never forgot the sacrifice many Service Members made in support of 9-11. Thanks America for your support, in making America Stronger than ever!

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Sep 10 at 2015 10:02 PM

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Agreed! We must NEVER Forget!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 10 at 2015 10:04 PM

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Thank you for posting this.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2015 10:08 PM

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I think this is a bad opinion piece, ZERO mention to Obama, and what he has done to make it worse.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 10 at 2015 10:10 PM

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14 years ago I was at home reading the Bible and praying and had planned to go to the Pentagon later that morning for a meeting at my convenience. I got carried away and it was after 1000 when I received a phone call that the Pentagon had been hit and all events were cancelled and no entry would be permitted.
I discussed the situation with my wife and submitted a request to be mobilized - I was on voluntary orders prior to being mobilized.
A friend of mine was in LTG Maude's office in the Pentagon and left to go to the bathroom on the inner ring. The plane hit LTG Maude's office and killed everybody inside instantly. My friend was burned severely even though he was at the other end because the flames shot up the hall.
The neighbors of some friends from church were passengers on the plane that hit the pentagon. Many people on Northern Virginia were directly affected by the 9/11 attack as were many in NY City.
I do not expect do ever forget what happened to this nation on 9/11/2011

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2015 10:10 PM

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Amen.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2015 10:12 PM

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Thumbs Down.

I wonder how many people are going to push the "like" button and move on, versus how many people are going to actually read the article. I suspect most will just like the post and move on.

Pretty grim article to tag when giving your 'sincere' thanks to American Soldiers. Nothing like slapping them on the back with a big, old it wasn't worth it, you played right into UBL's plan.

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Sep 10 at 2015 10:20 PM

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This is what I posted on Facebook today from my memories of 14 years ago today.

14 years ago on this date, me and three friends from work went to see a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Despite being a Sox fan, the tickets were free so I decided to go. I don't remember the score of the game vs. the Reds but as we were leaving, I remember seeing the TV sports report and the lead story was that Michael Jordan was going to un-retire again and play for Washington Wizards. It was somewhat of a late evening and as I went to bed that evening, I had no idea that my world would change the next day. So today, I equate Wrigley Field with the last normal, regular day in my life. The next 14 years would be much different.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2015 10:26 PM

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I will never forget that day or weeks that followed. It changed the course of our lives and history. I don't think we realized that day how many things would change.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 10 at 2015 10:32 PM

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Can you imagine what the world would look like today if the internet had been around for Pearl Harbor? Today, PH is an abstract, boring subjects kids have to (briefly) learn about, and then never think about (generally speaking). Imagine today's internet had shaped the generations since. Liberalism in this country would be very, very different, I bet.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Sep 10 at 2015 11:39 PM

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Thank you, SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 10 at 2015 11:57 PM

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Thanks for the great post

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2015 11:59 PM

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - Thanks for removing the article, I truly appreciate it.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Sep 11 at 2015 3:26 AM

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Response by SFC Stephen King made Sep 11 at 2015 5:09 AM

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL lest we Forget all gave some and some gave all. I too agree it is important to never let the day and keep fighting to all who serve and have served before remember

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 10:31 AM

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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL, I will never forget. I was a young SPC (P) in PLDC when the attacks happened. The morning of, we had just came back to the barracks to shower after PT, when our SGL’s told us we were allowed to turn on our FM clock radios. We knew something was up because we weren’t allowed to do so up until that morning. We heard what was being reported as it was happening and we couldn’t believe it. So we had to rush and get ready for class and after we entered class, we were allowed to turn on the TV and see what was going on. Hearing the events unfold is one thing, seeing the attacks on TV is a whole different ballgame. The installation was put on lock down, all gates closed except for one, all parking in front of barracks and HQ bldgs were prohibited and my BDE was put on alert to deploy right away. It was a crazy day that I will never forget, especially for all of the lives that were loss that day and for all of the lives that have been lost as a direct results of that day.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 11 at 2015 11:00 AM

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The US is very quick to forget history and go back to gross consumerism...

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2015 7:39 PM

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Amen, SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL. I still tear up when I think about that day. It changed our world.