Say thank you

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Nine years ago seems just like yesterday.
I still remember working at the pediatrician's office when I heard the news, "A plane flew into the world trade center."

Some 450 miles away, a man I did not yet know, had just finished a 12 hour shift in the coal mines.

Watching the morning news, before going to bed, he saw the events in NYC unfold before his very eyes. He couldn't believe the horror he was witnessing.

After making a few phone calls, his firefighter instinct kicked in and he headed for his truck to make the fateful nine and a half hour, 550 mile long trip to NYC. Help was needed.

Six weeks later, after taking part in one of our country's most tragic events he finally returned home.

Six weeks of rummaging through countless tons of debris to find survivors. Sifting through the clutter only to find body parts burried in ash, twisted metal and concrete and somewhere in the midst, the mangled remains of a child.

Nine years later and he still can barely speak of the chaos and carnage he saw.

Today he proudly wears his 9/11 tattoo. His eyes still tear up every year when the videos are aired.

Every year he observes those moments of silence dedicated to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorists attacks.

I have the privilege of knowing this man, this firefighter, this hero whose heart still bleeds for his country. I proudly call him mine.

If you have a 9/11 hero, like my boyfriend, tell them thank you. Many of them feel they have been forgotten because people no longer care.

Today, say thank you!

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THANK YOU

to know u have a live hero must make u very proud, i know just by associating with u i also am proud of those who selflessly give themselves to situations that require courage, dedication and most of all love for man kind so yes tell him thank u from a stranger and pass on how much i admire his loyality and dedication to life

as always loving thoughts and positive vibes

D :)

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Hi Beautiful Dizzaster, I say thank you to your boyfriend and the many others who were involved in helping. My husband had to go up to the Post Office that was nearby where the attacks occurred a few months after the attacks. He went up to do some work in the post office concerning their computer systems. He had taken our camera to take some pictures but he didn't take any pictures because he said it was just too bad to take any pictures. He talked about the smell. I heard the sound of his voice after his first visit to the post office there. I saw what he looked like when he came back. He talked to me about it some when he came back but I haven't heard him talk about it much anymore since. Again, thank you to everyone.

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wow beautiful this brought tears to my eyes--wow are you ever lucky to have him!

oh, those poor people who died i can only imagine the horror of what they went through....so awful...i cant even grasp it. i cant beleive it has been 9 years time flies...

i am living in the state where all that happened ... i was in california when i first witness 9-11.

much love to you and didnt forget to kiss your man!

thanks for the post

maureen

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Thank you ladies. He will appreciate your sentiments.
Love you all.

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Even though I was only 10 when this tragic event happened, I remember that day with so much detail. Thank you beautiful for writing this in reminder of this day. It brought tears to my eyes.

Thank you to all those that helped out during such a tragic event and I mourn for those who lost their lives on this day.

allee

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THANK YOU! Even thinking about it makes me tear up...

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A true hero. ♥ My love and respect. :)

Jen

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Hey Beautiful, We are so blessed to have honorable and couragous men in our Country. 9/11 will forever be engraven on our hearts and we will always mourn the unnecessary death of that day. You should be proud of your love, for the self sacrifice he made. We have a wonderful volunteer military. courages firemen and police to protect us. I was blessed to be married to a police officer of 30 years. Half of those years he was a Chief Of Police and I can releate to sharing your life with someone willing to risk their life for others, and witnessing the toll of the tragedy they experience. I was always inspired by my Husband's dedication to serve others. I now have two sons serving as Police Officers and could be called to give their lives for others. I trust God to watch over them that they can serve without giving the ultimate sacrifice. My prayers are for all those families who lost loved ones 9/11 and for fire and police familes who've lost loved ones in the line of duty. Thanks for posting your story here. Virtual Hugs to all, Raylene

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Beautiful...please give that man of yours a huge hug for me too! September 11 will forever be a day of sad memories for our nation. I always find myself remembering exactly how my morning played out that day 9 years ago...to the moment.
An aside...yesterday, 9/11, my husband and I were flying home from our vacation...from Las Vegas to Detroit, non-stop. I couldn't help but wonder if we were safe...if that would be the day/year that 'they' would attack again?
Thankfully, we made it safe...but I don't take anything for granted in my life....forever thankful....take care..Jan ♥

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THANK YOU! What an amazing man that you have in your life. We are all blessed by such a tremendously selfless individual and all that he did for Americans on that day. I was living in NY at the time and experienced the horror of 9/11 firsthand. What your boyfriend did is beyond words, thoughts and emotions. He is a saint. THANK YOU!

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Have come across this site today and am happy just to know there are people who are ready to share. Thumbs up all

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Amazing... THANK YOU!!