9/11 Tribute Thread

[Adam868]

I wanted to make a thread because as we all know the fourth anniversary of September 11, 2001 is coming up in less then 2 days. I'm sure we all remember where we were and what we were doing on 9/11. I was in 7th grade in my Language Arts class when I heard the news, and remember going home and taping all of the coverage on TV which I still have. I also remember sitting in front of the television crying and crying and crying. The pictures seemed unreal and still do. The World Trade Towers in NYC being hit, caught on fire, and collapsing? This didn't seem right to me in the USA. Then the Pentagon getting hit, and another plane crashing in Pennsylvania. I had no words and remember not sleeping that night staying up thinking about this. Thousands of innocent lives were lost in the towers, in the Pentagon, on the plane, firefighters, police officers, emergency workers, and volunteers. Sad isn't even the word to begin to describe it. But not only that, it was a day I don't only remember as sadness although that is what mainly comes to mind.

I also remember that day as an American citizen, and Proud to be one. Prayers were said, blood was given, volunteers helped, strangers hugged one another, flags were flying...and I'll never ever ever forget that day. Because we were truly one America. One America together united and determined to bring those who did this to justice and to remember those who passed us. President Bush was quoted standing next to a NYC Firefighter on top of the rubble speaking to other firefighters..."I can hear you, the rest of the world hears you, and the people who knocked these buildings down are going to hear all of us soon". Such powerful words.

As some of you know, I love America...I also love to film. So for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd anniversaries of 9/11 I filmed a tribute show each year for it.

I am so proud to live in a country where I can wake up every morning and be free. I can hear the birds singing and the wind carrying the leaves. I can hear the snow falling down each winter and sit by the fire with warm hot cocoa. Then go on vacations to the beach, and to other wonderful states and countries. And hang out with friends at my house or their house, the movies, the mall, bowling. I can actually walk outside without having a risk of getting shot like some other countries.

We will prevail, we are the strongest country on earth. And I said I didn't want to make this into a political thread so I won't, but let me just say that I hope and I pray every single night. I hope and pray that someday we can all come together in agreement, maybe not total agreement but a lot more than now. Come together and not argue so much between parties. I hope and pray. We all need to take a big breath and hug one another more, think about one another more, and love eachother more.

 

And come this 9/11's 4th anniversary, please take a moment of silence and think back to this day four years ago. Think what you were doing, what you were thinking, and most of all those who suffered and lost so much, including some of them their own lives. And some who still have the pain of thinking that their mother or father, brother or sister, husband or wife, aunt or uncle, best friend, or co-worker is no longer with them. Please remember...never forget who we were four years ago...

And remember our troops fighting for freedom so proudly in that uniform. So much courage they have and god bless them all and god bless this wonderful country...the United States of America.

 

If you take the word "American"...ameriCAN...we CAN prevail and stick together because we WILL.

God bless you all.

[1Celine12]

I really LOVE what you said. Here's what I was doing 9/11/01:

 

 

I was sleeping and I heard the telephone ring at 7a.m and it was my very best friend Michael calling to see if I had heard about what was going on and I said that I had no idea. He told me that at 9am the first tower was hit with a plane and I was in total shock. I turned on the tv and they were talking about another plane hitting the second tower and both of us were shaking with fear. I had told Michael that I had The Collector's Series Vol. 1

 

I played The Collector's Series Vol. 1 and we have declared 9/11/01 as "Céline Dion Day." Why? Because Céline has taught us that we shouldn't be scared all the time. But for me she has taught me that there are people that care, like AMERICA did when the rubble was starting to be cleared away. I also think that Céline has taught every fan that it's okay to be scared for a little while, but then get things back to normal.

 

My friend Michael and I are greatful that Céline was there to keep us from being scared. I also have to thank Céline for being there when the going gets rough and the rough get going.

 

Michael and I were on the phone for about 5 hours that day just to keep each other company so we wouldn't get any more scared. I thank Michael for being there when I needed him the most, and he thanks me for being there when he needed me the most.

 

GOD Bless Céline and all the HEROES for helping bring AMERICA back!!!! :thumbsup2:

Edited September 10, 2005 at 04:29 AM by 1Celine12

[Adam868]

Thanks 1Celine12, and very well put yourself. Celine helps us all in a special way.

[Mozinha]

4 years already... still feels like yesterday.

That's something I'll never forget.

 

Even though I'm not american, I was so scared for my family who lives there. It felt like a nightmare.

I remember exactly how it happened and what I was doing and what I did during those days and how much Céline helped me believe things would be better and how world could be a better place.

[celine_rules]

i still remember that day very well, it doesn't seem like it was 4 years ago

this shows how quickly time passes though a scary thing is that my mom will be flying home tomorrow(no, she doesn't have wings ) so i hope she'll be okay

Edited September 10, 2005 at 09:38 PM by celine_rules

[1Celine12]

i still remember that day very well, it doesn't seem like it was 4 years ago

this shows how quickly time passes though   a scary thing is that my mom will be flying home tomorrow(no, she doesn't have wings ) so i hope she'll be okay

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I know shge will. Just say a prayer for her and she will be okay. I have to fly on the 1st of November to my old hometown in upstate New York, and I am a little scared since this will be my first time flying.

[celine_rules]

i still remember that day very well, it doesn't seem like it was 4 years ago

this shows how quickly time passes though    a scary thing is that my mom will be flying home tomorrow(no, she doesn't have wings ) so i hope she'll be okay

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I know shge will. Just say a prayer for her and she will be okay. I have to fly on the 1st of November to my old hometown in upstate New York, and I am a little scared since this will be my first time flying.

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you've never flown before now? i hope you don't get air sickness like i have

and thanks for saying she'll be okay and i've already said a prayer...or two...or three

Edited September 11, 2005 at 07:57 PM by celine_rules

[Adam868]

Today is the day...9/11/05, four years after the attacks. I found myself tearing up very much this morning watching the ceremonies and tributes and moments of silence on TV. I also did 7 moment of silences today...one for when the plane hit the first tower, one when it hit the second tower, one when the first tower collapsed, one when the second tower collapsed, one when the plane hit the Pentagon, one when the plane crashed in Pennsylvania, and one in general for all of the events. Such a sad day that will never be forgotten.....I have no words.

[1Celine12]

I got teary-eyed when the Dalai Lama talked about being compassionate when it comes to things like this. He also said that you shouldn't grieve for long periods of time. I stopped grieving for these people in 2003 when it came to the 2nd year anniversary. I still think about these people, but I don't get all emotional every year, if you know what I mean. Maybe 6 years I will get emotional, but not before then. Hope this doesn't make anyone mad. Edited September 12, 2005 at 03:15 AM by 1Celine12

[Celine's Wife]

Wow, it's so hard to believe that it was that long ago already!

[disadiva]

I wanted to make a thread because as we all know the fourth anniversary of September 11, 2001 is coming up in less then 2 days. I'm sure we all remember where we were and what we were doing on 9/11. I was in 7th grade in my Language Arts class when I heard the news, and remember going home and taping all of the coverage on TV which I still have. I also remember sitting in front of the television crying and crying and crying. The pictures seemed unreal and still do. The World Trade Towers in NYC being hit, caught on fire, and collapsing? This didn't seem right to me in the USA. Then the Pentagon getting hit, and another plane crashing in Pennsylvania. I had no words and remember not sleeping that night staying up thinking about this. Thousands of innocent lives were lost in the towers, in the Pentagon, on the plane, firefighters, police officers, emergency workers, and volunteers. Sad isn't even the word to begin to describe it. But not only that, it was a day I don't only remember as sadness although that is what mainly comes to mind.

I also remember that day as an American citizen, and Proud to be one. Prayers were said, blood was given, volunteers helped, strangers hugged one another, flags were flying...and I'll never ever ever forget that day. Because we were truly one America. One America together united and determined to bring those who did this to justice and to remember those who passed us. President Bush was quoted standing next to a NYC Firefighter on top of the rubble speaking to other firefighters..."I can hear you, the rest of the world hears you, and the people who knocked these buildings down are going to hear all of us soon". Such powerful words.

As some of you know, I love America...I also love to film. So for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd anniversaries of 9/11 I filmed a tribute show each year for it.

I am so proud to live in a country where I can wake up every morning and be free. I can hear the birds singing and the wind carrying the leaves. I can hear the snow falling down each winter and sit by the fire with warm hot cocoa. Then go on vacations to the beach, and to other wonderful states and countries. And hang out with friends at my house or their house, the movies, the mall, bowling. I can actually walk outside without having a risk of getting shot like some other countries.

We will prevail, we are the strongest country on earth. And I said I didn't want to make this into a political thread so I won't, but let me just say that I hope and I pray every single night. I hope and pray that someday we can all come together in agreement, maybe not total agreement but a lot more than now. Come together and not argue so much between parties. I hope and pray. We all need to take a big breath and hug one another more, think about one another more, and love eachother more.

 

And come this 9/11's 4th anniversary, please take a moment of silence and think back to this day four years ago. Think what you were doing, what you were thinking, and most of all those who suffered and lost so much, including some of them their own lives. And some who still have the pain of thinking that their mother or father, brother or sister, husband or wife, aunt or uncle, best friend, or co-worker is no longer with them. Please remember...never forget who we were four years ago...

And remember our troops fighting for freedom so proudly in that uniform. So much courage they have and god bless them all and god bless this wonderful country...the United States of America.

 

If you take the word "American"...ameriCAN...we CAN prevail and stick together because we WILL.

God bless you all.

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I was in Alexandria Virginia when the first plane crashed my mother and i wen´t to my cousin on the september 10th and just the morning after this happens like in a movie we could not believe what was happening and we got all shocked and we started to cry because to be there was so unreal when something like this happens you will never forget not of the rest of your life and another sad thing i saw the plane who crashed into pentagon it flewed over the block we were in and i was just thinkin why is the plain so low and just seconds passed and we heard the crash god it was horrible feeling and we ran out of the building and saw black smoke in the air,,, I still think about this 4 years later and my mother to,, to be in America that day on attack like this will be in my mind and soul for the rest of our lives we prayed for the people and their family´s who lost their lives in this tragedy. RIP.

[Krys]

Wow, it's so hard to believe that it was that long ago already!

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yeah. hard to believe. me eyes were glued to the tv when i switched channels to CNN

[HelenCeline27]

its so sad so many people had to die for hate

[1Celine12]

This year since I don't have Michael to be with, thank GOD, I will listen to music that talks about the tragedy and how we can prevail.

 

There is a singer that I think everybody that lives in AMERICA should listen to. His name is Alan Jackson and the song he wrote the day after the tragedy struck is called "Where Were You(When The World Stopped Turning) and it asks where were you that horrific day.

"Where Were You(When The World Stiopped Turning)"

By Alan Jackson

 

Where were you when the world stopped turnin'

that September day?

Out in the yard with your wife and children;

Or working on some stage in L.A.?

Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke

Rising against that blue sky?

Did you shout out in anger in fear for your neighbor

Or did you just sit down and cry?

 

Did you weep for the children

that lost their dear loved ones?

Did you pray for the ones who don't know?

Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble

and sob for the ones left below?

Did you burst out in pride for the red white and blue

And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?

Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer?

And look at yourself for what really matters?

 

(Chorus)

I'm just a singer of simple songs;

I'm not a real political man

I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference

in Iraq and Iran

But I know Jesus and I talk to God

And I remember this from when I was young

Faith, Hope and Love are some good things He gave us

And the greatest is Love.

 

Where were you when the world stopped turning

That September day?

Teaching a class full of innocent children;

Driving down some cold interstate?

Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor

in a crowded room did you feel alone?

Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her?

Did you dust off that bible at home?

 

Did you open your eyes hope it never happened;

And close your eyes and not go to sleep?

Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages;

Or speak to some stranger on the street?

Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow;

Go out and buy you a gun?

Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'

And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?

 

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers?

Stand in line and give your own blood?

Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family

Thank God you had somebody to love?

 

(Chorus)

I'm just a singer of simple songs;

I'm not a real political man

I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference

in Iraq and Iran

But I know Jesus and I talk to God

And I remember this from when I was young

Faith, Hope and Love are some good things He gave us

And the greatest is Love.

 

I'm just a singer of simple songs;

I'm not a real political man

I watch CNN, but I'm not sure I can tell you the difference

in Iraq and Iran

But I know Jesus and I talk to God

And I remember this from when I was young

Faith, Hope and Love are some good things He gave us

And the greatest is Love.

And the greatest is Love.

And the greatest is Love.

 

Where were you when the world stopped turnin'

that September day?

 

I will upload the song later.

Edited April 15, 2006 at 06:46 PM by 1Celine12

[HelenCeline27]

Dana i thank you for posted that song so everyone to read

when i first heard that song i could not stop crying

alot lot of people died that day

[1Celine12]

You are very welcome, Helen. I am glad to do it. I don't think many people have heard this song and I will upload it for people to listen to so they know how emotional it can be to listen to. It's one of my favourite songs from that man. I have both versions. The studio version and the one at the CMA's where Vince Gill is talking about how he wrote this song. I may upload the live version so people can know how Alan came to write this wonderful song.