It's been 25 years since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, yet the memories have not faded. In fact, for some who survived the attacks, such as myself and my co-workers, those memories will be indelibly etched in our minds forever.
We all have our own 9/11 stories, and on this day of remembrance, we'd like to share with you a story about the remembered that encounter previously:Little did they know that life was about to change forever.
At 8:46 a.m. ET, American Airlines Flight 11 hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. With general manager Ernie Accorsi and pro personnel director Dave Gettleman now looking on, United Airlines Flight 175 hit the South Tower at 9:03 a.m. ET.
At 9:37 a.m. ET, American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia.
Less than 30 minutes later, at 10:03 a.m. ET, United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Pennsylvania after those same passengers the Giants passed fought back against the hijackers.
As tragic as the events of September 11, 2001 were, what the country saw in the following days was the very best of humanity.The loss to the Broncos was deflating. The Giants were tired and just wanted to get home. They didn't pay much attention to the people who were waiting to board that 8:00 cross-country flight to San Francisco.
They remember them now, though. On this 25th anniversary, we all do.
"Coming through the terminal, going out of that terminal when the people who lost their lives are coming into the terminal to get on those flights. It kind of shakes you," Giants Hall of Fame defensive end
The 2001 Giants reflect on September 11th— New York Giants (@Giants)
The New York Giants will Never Forget— New York Giants (@Giants)
America hasn't forgotten, either, and this weekend, the NFL will remember, too.
25 years later, we will Never Forget. 🇺🇸 — New York Giants (@Giants)
As part of the league's commemoration, all Week 1 games will feature tributes designed to honor the lives lost, recognize survivors, first responders, and military families, and connect fans to the lasting message of remembrance and service that emerged after September 11.
“We continue to honor the memory of those we lost on September 11 and the heroes whose courage and sacrifice inspired our nation,” This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: