‘Our 40’ — Heroes of United Flight 93 remembered on 9/11 anniversary in Western Pa.
It's evident in their tears as they somberly say the name of one of the 40 passengers or crew members during an annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. It's visible when they take a moment to stand before a tangible reminder at the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
That pain is shouldered by all Americans,
"We carry your great, great sorrow," he said. "Your tears are not shed alone."
On a solemn, gray morning in the rural Stonycreek Township field, about 1,000 people gathered at the national memorial to honor the heroic actions of those aboard the hijacked plane
The ceremony was marked tears and memories of the passengers and crew members who died fighting back against terrorists. The plane was believed to be destined for
"This field is now a monument to American defiance," Trump said. "America will never ever submit to tyranny."
"As commander in chief, I will always do everything in my power to prevent terrorists from striking American soil," he said.
Mark and
"I'm glad he talked about the memorial,"
Trump, in a speech that lasted a little more than 15 minutes, touched on a "band of brave patriots," saying their actions are remembered as "the moment when America fought back."
"They boarded the plane as strangers, and they entered eternity forever as true heroes," the president said.
He and first lady
Earlier at the podium, Schweiker said he is still awestruck by what "the 40" did. He last spoke at the memorial on the first anniversary.
"We must never forget what took place here," Schweiker said. "We must never forget the heroes who sacrificed here. And we must never forget ... the remarkably noble sacrifice."
Differences among passengers and crew did not impede their hasty plan that ultimately impacted the nation, said
"If we choose to forget the lessons learned on
The word hero can be overused, Wolf said. But not in this case.
"The people who found themselves on Flight 93, the 40 ... are indeed heroes," he said, adding that designation also belongs to emergency responders who rushed to the field.
The Rev.
"They, the 40, acted not subdued by the power of violence and not held back by the disease of fear," he said. "They, our 40, acted from a friendship formed in but a few minutes."
"They, the 40, are strong and courageous on behalf of you and I and all others," he said. "For the love of others and, by grace, to protect others, they challenge us to do no less than to live strong lives courageously for others. Be strong. Be courageous. Do not be afraid."
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