Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: September 11th, 2021. A day in History I don’t think anyone will ever forget seeing the Twin Towers being hit by the Planes. Do you? If you knew someone there that day I am so sorry and I would like to let you know my family is Praying for everyone.
I doubt anyone will ever forget where they were on the morning of September 11, 2001, when they heard of the attacks on the twin World Trade Towers in NYC and the Pentagon in Washington. This horrible and tragic day is etched forever in our memories.
Like the attack on Pearl Harbor that brought us into World War II, the 911 attacks led us into a new war… the war on terrorism. It also touched and changed forever, the lives of each and every American.
On the anniversary of 911, we encourage you to spend a few minutes reflecting upon this event, and praying for the victims who died, and their families and friends.
911 History:
- On the morning of September 11, 2001, nineteen Islamic al-Qaeda Militants hijacked four planes and the hijackings occurred from Boston, Newark and Washington Airports. The planes selected were long distance flights, which would have more fuel in the tanks.
- One plane each hit the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The planes and engulfing firestorm, ultimately brought down both towers.
- A number of other buildings were also damaged or destroyed. Most notably was the Marriott Hotel, which was also destroyed.
- A third plane hit the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
- The fourth hijacked plane ultimately crashed in a field in Shanksville, PA. Passengers on the plane learned of the fate of the other planes, and unsuccessfully attempted to take back control of the plane from the suicidal Hijackers. Everyone aboard died.
- In total, thousands of people including children were killed.
911 Deaths:
Total Victim: 2977
Victims in the towers: 2606
Pentagon victims: 125
4th plane, crashed in PA: 40
# Militants: 19
Deaths included Americans and Citizens from many other Countries.
It’s Make Your Bed Day and many of us seldom make up our beds in the morning. If that’s you, you’re in good company. Okay, if company is coming over, then we might make our bed. Other than that, we arise each day and leave your sheets and bedding in a crumpled pile, pouring over the side, and onto the floor.
No one can claim that making the bed is a fun chore but today is the day to arise and make your bed for a change. Speaking of change, as you celebrate Make Your Bed Day, it just might be a good idea to change the sheets first.
Here’s a suggestion for those of you who faithfully make your bed every day of the year. Take a break and rename the Holiday today to be “Don’t Make your Bed Day!“
Your mom will be so happy!
If you watch the news turn off all news broadcasts because today is No News Is Good News Day and we all could use a little good news.
No Radio Broadcasts. No Television Newscasts. And, Heaven forbid…avoid the newspaper at all costs. Your local fish wrapper is always filled with bad news because the news media thrives on bad news. Take a day off from all the bad news.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
