Fire, EMS, police - it's a brotherhood where you go out and help people. "When Owego had its flood of September 2011, guess what? People from New York - the fire department and so forth - came up here to help us. They said it doesn't matter where in the country the attacks were, united they stood. "A group of firemen, EMT, police and so forth they went down to New York, they spent time with the different stations down there, they relieved the other firemen so they could go out and do their thing," said Raftis. And in Owego on Friday, firefighters, police officers and many others came out to remember the events of that day. Throughout the country, those old enough, can remember exactly where they were that morning and how they learned of the news. "That day is ingrained in ones memory from the first moment of the attack on the World Trade Center, you were glued to the television," said Jim Raftis, the VFW Memorial Day chairman. 14 years ago, the first twin tower was hit. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.OWEGO, N.Y.- At 8:46 a.m. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. "The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Don't worry, we're going to do something." – Tom Burnett, a passenger on Flight 93 After going through something like we did, all you can do is try to live your best life from day to day and move forward with gratitude." – Brian Clark, World Trade Center survivor.
"Why am I here? What is the reason I was saved? They're really unanswerable questions. If you want to make us stronger, attack and we unite." – Adam Mayblum, World Trade Center survivor. If you want to kill us, leave us alone because we will do it by ourselves. That concept is only strengthened by our pulling together as a team. "Today the images that people around the world equate with power and democracy are gone but 'America' is not an image it is a concept. "We're young men we're not ready to die." – Kevin Cosgrove, who was killed when the south tower collapsed Know that I love you and no matter what, I'll see you again." –Brian Sweeney, a passenger on Flight 175 that crashed into the World Trade Center, to his wife, Julie If I don't, please have fun in life and live your life the best you can. I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I hope to see you again. "Hey Jules, it's Brian, I'm on a plane and it's hijacked and it doesn't look good. We're still heading up." –New York City Fire Department Captain Patrick Brown. "Numerous civilians in all stairwells, numerous burn victims are coming down. They all pitched together and they did what they thought was the best thing to do at the time." –Lisa Jefferson, an operator who took a call from Beamer "They're all heroes in my eyes, they really are.
With the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could." –Then-President George W. "Today, our nation saw evil - the very worst of human nature - and we responded with the best of America.
"Are you guys ready? Let's roll." –Todd Beamer, a passenger on United Airlines Flight 93
Gary Hershorn/Getty 9/11 Quotes From Victims, Survivors and Officials Wednesday marks the 18th anniversary of the attacks. The annual Tribute in Light marking the 17th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center is tested in New York City on September 5, 2018, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.
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