These are some of them, most were golden retrivers and labradors, but also included german shepherds and other breeds. Sadly most are dead now, while many people forget them and don’t spare them a thought.
As people lay dying, trapped and hurt, a team of nearly 100 loyal and courageous search dogs put their lives on the line to help humans. Without them, many more would not have survived, yet few people consider them.
In such a chaotic, terrifying, hot, acrid-smelling, smokey and loud environment, countless human lives depended on their ability to focus, listen, respond to their handlers, and work tirelessly. Stepping over cracked glass, hot tarmac, through flames and thick smoke, being winched over deep ravines, they battled on to seek out survivors and bring them aid.
They worked around the clock, day and night, searching, sniffing, over and over. Not only did they search, but they comforted – many eyewitnesses speak of how the dogs would stop and sit by newly-recovered victims, giving them a sense of hope and relief, before moving on to look for the next. As the situation became desperate, and the rescue workers and fire teams became utterly distraught at the amount of people who were recovered dead, these dogs brought them comfort, sitting with them on breaks, letting them grieve.
Many of these dogs are old, and have passed away. Let us remember the courage and loyalty they showed at such a horrendous event. They didn’t have a choice, but nonetheless they did what was asked of them and helped save countless lives. Don’t let their bravery be forgotten today either, or their determination to be a ‘good dog’ despite the scary and dangerous environment around them.
Not all heroes are human. 🇺🇸
Hero’s one and all and our special gratitude should never leave them out of our thoughts and prayers ever.
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I’m crying, y’all, please, love these best boys and girls with me
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Holy Love Message – 9/11/2018
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says: “I am the Creator of the Universe. I made each star and every planet. The crawling insect to the highest mountain peak are made by My Hand. I share My handiwork with mankind. Man’s free will destroys My signature upon Creation so many times. Often, he misuses what I so generously give. There are many occasions man uses what I give to destroy himself and others. Today, you sadly remember one such event in the 9/11 events,* when sin and error took many lives. I created the people who chose that diabolical plan and I loved them. Their free will led them away from Me and affected the whole world.”
“Today I tell you, there are much more diabolical plans in the hearts of some of My children. These plans are more destructive than any. You watch with great anxiety the patterns of hurricanes. Fear more what is hidden in hearts. Pray that hearts are overwhelmed with love of Me and that they respect My Commandments.”
* Terrorist attack on the U.S.A. on September 11, 2001.
Read Genesis 1:31+
And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, a sixth day.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Transportation Security Administration releases new audio from September 11, 2001
The events of 9/11 as they unfolded through actual audio of First Responders, Air Traffic Controllers, Dispatch Personnel, Airline Employees, Pilots, Citizens, Pilots, and Terrorists.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
- Here’s to all the sisters whose brothers didn’t come home.
- To all the wives who kissed their husbands goodbye that morning and had an empty place at the dinner table that night.
- To the firefighters who could only imagine what the world would be like when they got back outside, only to be trapped in there forever.
- To the office workers who thought it was going to be an ordinary work day, only to never come back out.
- To the passengers who had no clue what was going to happen, and to their bravery when they discovered what was going on.
- To the policemen and women who herded people away from the danger zone as the building was crumbling, and to the ones who gave their lives to protect us.
- To the soldiers that fought to keep our country safe after this tragedy.
- To the poor souls who witnessed it and committed suicide because of it.
- To the families that lost a parent, an uncle, a sibling, a grandchild, a friend.
- To the world who lost a bit of faith in everything around them afterwards.
- To the kids who never knew their parents, or what they died for.
- To the people who were inspired and have moved forward and made a wonderful life beyond this.
- To the kids who visit the memorial on a school trip and shed a tear for the brave and fallen people they never knew.
- To the courageous men and women who continue to stand strong and laugh in the face of tragedy.
- To everyone who was a victim of the 9/11 attacks.
I admire you.
They are the bravest and most amazing people, just for being able to get up in the morning and keep going. They deserve nothing but respect and love, especially today of all days.
R.I.P. To all 2,996 lives we lost. You will never be forgotten.
September 11, 2001
America’s Response Monument
“De Oppresso Liber”
(“Liberate the Oppressed,” motto, U.S. Army Special Forces)
Within hours of the cowardly attacks of September 11, 2001,
America’s Special Operations Forces were called to action, formulating
an unconventional warfare response to the acts of terrorism inflicted on
our country. Not since the patriots’ actions of Concord and Lexington
in our Revolution has first priority been given to such an
unconventional approach. The force of choice, eventually known as Task
Force Dagger, was a multiservice, inter-agency task force built
primarily around the Green Berets of the 5th Special Forces Group. Key
to the task force’s success was a partnership formed between Army
Special Operations and civilian professionals brought together to
accomplish their assigned mission: destroy the Taliban regime and deny
Afghanistan as a sanctuary for Al Qaeda. On the night of October 19,
2001, braving severe weather conditions and a ruthless enemy, the “A”
Teams of the 5th Special Forces Group began infiltrating throughout
Afghanistan. Helicopter infiltration and fire support was provided by
the world’s finest helicopter aviators, the “Nightstalkers” of the
Army’s 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment. Operating together
with their CIA counterparts and Air Force combat controllers, the teams
made contact with the various ethnic indigenous forces still holding out
against the Taliban regime. Collectively, these integrated “A” Teams
fought heroically under incredibly dangerous and austere conditions
alongside their Afghan counterparts and accomplished what so many
said could not be done … overthrowing the Taliban regime in that most
dangerous of countries, Afghanistan. America’s Response Monument, “De
Oppresso Liber,” features a Special Forces soldier representative of the
many operational detachments “A” who operated across Afghanistan. Some
of these A-Teams uniquely fought mounted on horseback alongside their
Uzbek counterparts, successfully blending both ancient and 21st century
state of the art methods of warfare against our enemies. These
operators, informally referred to as “Horse Soldiers” or “Afghan Mounted
Rifles,” were the first Americans to fight on horseback in over 50
years. This image was selected because it typifies the courage,
adaptability and resourcefulness that are the hallmarks of America’s
Special Operations community. The steel girder protruding from beneath
the rocks is an actual piece of the World Trade Center Towers and as
such is considered a national treasure. It symbolizes the connection
between the events of 9/11 and the actions of the Special
Operations heroes this monument honors. You are welcome and encouraged
to touch it. This monument is intended to honor the incredible courage,
initiative, and resourcefulness of all members of all branches of the
armed forces who went and fought the battle of 9/11. It recognizes all
of the men of Special Forces, all the great men and women of our joint
Special Operations Forces, the intrepid officers of the Central
Intelligence Agency and the entire inter-agency teams whose dedication,
courage and commitment to the people of the United States of America
were called upon in those terrible early days following the attacks of
9/11 to bring justice to those who would attack us. This monument serves
as a most grateful recognition by the American people of their
extraordinary service and sacrifice.
Let us not forget the horrific tragedy that befell our country that day and the innocent lives that were lost. Let us not embolden our enemy by allowing us to live in despair. Let us prove that we are still the beacon of hope and liberty in the world that they envy and seek to destroy. Let us not forget those that have sacrificed their lives to ensure those freedoms. We are Americans. We will not tremble. We only overcome.
The American Heroes of 9/11
On 9/11/01 2,996 of our countrymen were lost to an act of terror. But the perpetrators ultimately failed because they didn’t account for American heroes.
Now, by definition a hero is a person who puts him or herself at risk for the benefit of another. On 9/11/01, there were firemen, EMTs, police officers, and everyday civilians who selflessly raced into burning buildings to help people they’d never met.
30,000 feet in the air on United Flight 93, a handful of passengers fought back against the hijackers. There were heroes everywhere from every walk of life. People who awoke that morning and never imagined they’d soon be looking directly into the face of evil.
The events of 9/11/01 should forever remind us that athletes who set records, score touchdowns, or hit home runs aren’t worthy of the same title afforded those who lay down their lives for their fellow man. The attack that Tuesday morning failed because our enemies expected our resolve to crumble with those buildings. They didn’t understand America is constructed with something far more substantial than steel, brick, and glass.
The cornerstone of America is freedom. It unites us and makes us exceptional, it inspires us to be heroic. May we always cherish our freedom, and may we always have heroes who defend it from evil. God bless you, your loved ones, and may He continue to bless our great country.
Semper Fidelis.
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
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