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The 9/11 Boat Lift: Largest Marine Evacuation in History!
Interesting S.... ^ | Jun 28, 2016 | Jay Moon

Posted on 09/09/2016 6:57:33 AM PDT by freddy005

If it floated, it was needed. Half a million New Yorkers were rescued by a Coast Guard-led fleet of tugboats and yachts. When disaster strikes, ordinary Americans help fellow citizens......

Click Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ZF4_iFr30

(Excerpt) Read more at interestingshit.com ...


TOPICS: History; Military/Veterans; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: 911trumpclinton
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Please watch the 1:30 minute video and share with friends and family on your FB from now until Sunday 9/11 :(
1 posted on 09/09/2016 6:57:33 AM PDT by freddy005
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To: freddy005

**When disaster strikes, ordinary Americans help fellow citizens......**

Except soon in Louisiana it will be illegal to do so without proper training and certification.


2 posted on 09/09/2016 7:04:47 AM PDT by Gamecock (There is always one more idiot than you counted on.)
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To: freddy005

I had eitheer forgotten or never knew of this.


3 posted on 09/09/2016 7:05:32 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Only idiot liberals believe that disarming the sheep makes them safe from the wolves.)
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To: freddy005

Can someone please post the direct link to the video? My apologizes but I could only cut and paste the link. Thank you


4 posted on 09/09/2016 7:07:11 AM PDT by freddy005
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To: freddy005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4ZF4_iFr30

More complete story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDOrzF7B2Kg


5 posted on 09/09/2016 7:18:56 AM PDT by Roccus (When you talk to a politician...ANY politician...always say, "Remember Ceausescu")
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To: Gamecock
Gamecock :" Except soon in Louisiana it will be illegal to do so without proper training and certification."

The Cajun Navy..
Doing what Americans do - helping each other

State Government - getting in the way of self-help
American Red Cross- suing for Trumps donations to Baptist Church (self-help) during crisis ! (WTF ?)

6 posted on 09/09/2016 7:24:36 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt ( British historian Arnold Toynbee - Civilisations die from suicide, not by murder.)
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To: freddy005

My first response to this statement was that the Dunkirk “boat lift” was the largest in history. If the 500,000 person figure quoted here is correct, and I’ve no reason to doubt it, God bless them all. Never forget. Never forgive.


7 posted on 09/09/2016 7:27:35 AM PDT by Afterguard (Liberals will let you do anything you want, as long .as it's mandatory.)
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To: freddy005
Part of the 9/11 story that did not get enough coverage.

Thanks for posting.

8 posted on 09/09/2016 7:28:41 AM PDT by Churchillspirit (9/11/2001 and 9/11/2012: NEVER FORGET.)
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To: freddy005

Watched the video, shared it with my email circle.

After 15 years the true extent of the tragedy recedes. The video renewed those memories and strengthened my resolve to MAGA.

I will never forget what was done to my city and to Americans in the air & on the ground that day, nor will I forget the bravery that was demonstrated by ordinary Americans who risked and in many cases gave their lives to rescue and protect others.


9 posted on 09/09/2016 7:28:42 AM PDT by JayGalt
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To: freddy005

In 1956 we were visiting my grandparents in New Jersey.
Upon hearing that the Andrea Doria was sinking, I went with my father and grandfather, in my grandfather’s fishing boat, to the scene of the sinking ship.
I remember that we fished a man out of the water and then headed in to shore. I always wondered what the man said to us. He spoke only Italian and we only spoke English. I was 10 at the time.


10 posted on 09/09/2016 7:48:49 AM PDT by BuffaloJack (The reason for Gun Control has always been Government's Fear of Rebellion.)
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To: Roccus

THANK YOU Roccus!!


11 posted on 09/09/2016 7:49:14 AM PDT by freddy005
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To: JayGalt

Amen JayGalt! We were living at 120 Greenwich St, that day, which still stands today. The only thing that saved our building and our dog (who was left behind until the next day) was the 50 story black Deutsche Bank Building that was ultimately condemned and torn down. We were not able to move back until December but we decided not to move back and moved uptown instead. Can NEVER forget......


12 posted on 09/09/2016 7:54:15 AM PDT by freddy005
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To: Churchillspirit

You’re welcome Churchchillspirit...and thank you for sharing it with others!


13 posted on 09/09/2016 7:55:29 AM PDT by freddy005
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Cuts into the Red Cross profit margin.


14 posted on 09/09/2016 8:12:44 AM PDT by Gamecock (There is always one more idiot than you counted on.)
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To: BuffaloJack

You went from New Jersey to Nantucket to help look for survivors and there was one alive when you got there?


15 posted on 09/09/2016 8:15:37 AM PDT by Travis T. OJustice ( I live with a Fierce Allegiance)
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To: Travis T. OJustice

We went from Bradley Beach New Jersey toward the ship along with several hundred other small boats. When we arrived about a half mile from the ship, we only found one passenger, other boats found others.
I think the actual collision was off Nantucket, but it was about 45 minutes later on the way back to New York, that they decided the ship was going to sink and needed a rescue effort.


16 posted on 09/09/2016 8:32:01 AM PDT by BuffaloJack (The reason for Gun Control has always been Government's Fear of Rebellion.)
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To: BuffaloJack

The Wikipedia account of the Andrea Doria details how many survivors each of the large rescue ships picked up. Nothing about one guy getting fished out of the water by a fishing boat that made it up from New Jersey. You should add that to the Wiki.

Also provide details about your grandfather’s hydrofoil fishing boat,


17 posted on 09/09/2016 8:43:41 AM PDT by Dagnabitt (Trump - Because countries without Islamic immigration are countries without Islamic terrorism.)
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It was 60 years ago, but I’d swear that I saw a dozen or more small motor boats with one or two survivors each. It’s a good thing this all happened in the summer, there could have been more casualties if the water was cold. Also, the survivors were deposited along the nearest beach and greeted by hundreds of people who were waiting with coffee, soup and blankets.


18 posted on 09/09/2016 8:51:11 AM PDT by BuffaloJack (The reason for Gun Control has always been Government's Fear of Rebellion.)
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To: freddy005

Tom Hanks narrated a short video about the rescue. It was about 15 minutes in length and was posted to FR a few months ago. It was nicely done!


19 posted on 09/09/2016 9:32:06 AM PDT by Maine Mariner
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To: BuffaloJack

Cool. That’s like a 6 hour ride one way!


20 posted on 09/09/2016 11:15:25 AM PDT by Travis T. OJustice ( I live with a Fierce Allegiance)
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