Just got back from viewing "The Flight That Fought Back" (Disc. channel, 9/11, 9:00pm EDT)

Discovery Channel ^

[chris_in_nj]

There was a special viewing for family members of the victims of Flight 93 tonight....wanted to share this with the good folks from this site.

Well hopefully this will put to rest the garbage that all of the conspiracy theorists try to spew. I just saw the documentary and will try to be coherent and put some thoughts down. I'm pretty emotional now so please pardon any lack of logical order....its not a priortity.

But so many of you from this site have been so kind in your words for my father and my family that I just wanted to share this with you.....well here it is.

While my family did not directly take part in the interviews I think they did a great job telling the story from about 7-8 families' views due to phone calls...there were more calls than the 4 that you've probably heard of already - Beamer, Bingham, Burnett and Glick. My blood boils every time I hear the voices of the hijackers...and you'll get to hear them now. While the Zaccariaus Maoussoui case is still ongoing they cant let everything be heard but they do reveal some things.

When I heard the cockpit voice recorder tapes a few years ago in Princeton I very vividly remember hearing a woman flight attendant pleading for her life and it ending rather abruptly...it was truly horrifying and I could not sleep a wink that night thinking of that poor woman. They now believe it was Deborah Welsh...oh man, hearing it live was terrible. They don't play the tapes like we heard them but you get the idea and they narrate it a bit...awful.

Mickey Rothenberg was also believed to be the one who's throat was slit in first class to establish control and send the message to other passengers that their lives would be in danger if they fought back....this too was tough to see...just imagine what his family is feeling tonight.

Capt. Jason Dahl and Co-pilot Leroy Homer were also most likely killed by having their throats slit.....and people in this country want us to negotiate with these animals....wake up morons.

Bottom line...I highly recommend seeing this at 9pm on 9/11 on the Discovery Channel. It should be required viewing for every school age child from 6th grade up so they understand the dangerous world in which we live and WHY WE FIGHT.

I commend the Discovery Channel on a job well done and hope this helps echo the message....NEVER FORGET.

My father died in the first few minutes of this war. He loved this country and his body was slammed into the ground at 580 mph, shredded into pieces and incinerated in ignited jet fuel. Simply because he wanted to go for a hike in Yosemite park with his friends. Barbaric.

This Saturday there will be a walk in his honor - the 4th year this has been done. Last year we had over 600 people come out. All proceeds will be going to the memorial to be built in Shanksville, PA and the memorial in Atlantic Highlands for all of those killed who lived in Monmouth County, NJ. If anyone can make it it is at 10am at Battleground Park in Manalapan, NJ.

www.walkwithjoe.com

Would love to see some of you there - but I know I'm late in the game in putting this up. If you could find a few dollars to donate that would be appreciated as well. Not asking for much - but anything would help.

God Bless You All!!!

Chris Driscoll Proud son of Patrick Joseph Driscoll

Never Forget Never Forgive

[Conspiracy Guy]

God Bless you and your family.

[reagan_fanatic]

I know some people get squeamish when they're confronted with the horrible details of that day, but it is fact, it happened and these are the kind of animals we are currently engaged in fighting against in Afghanistan and Iraq. They are absolutely dedicated to their cause and will stop at nothing less the the total annihilation of the West and our way of life.

All of us are proud of your Dad and the bravery he and those people showed on those flights. It will be a long, bloody, protracted war, but we will win it, and our children will benefit from the sacrifices we make today.

[SFC MAC]

Chris,
HOOAH! Your experience is a poignant reminder of the reasons why we are at war....about 3000 to be exact. I was in the intitial fighting in Operation Iraqi Freedom. There is no doubt in my military mind that hitting back against the Islamofascist bastards responsible for the 9/11 carnage whether in Iraq or Afghanistan, is a damned good start. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad was very brave. Rest assured that the Taliban and al Qadea are paying the price for their atrocities. We won't forget.

[chris_in_nj]

Here is the information for a donation.

http://www.walkwithjoe.com/pages/918762/index.htm

Thank you SOO much - it is appreciated from the bottom of our hearts. It is going to help build the memorials in Shanksville and Monmouth Cty, NJ - to ensure that we NEVER FROGET!

God Bless you for you generosity.

Chris Driscoll

[chris_in_nj]

Because I speak English - I'll thank my teachers.

Becaause I DON'T speak Russian, German, Japanese, Arabic or Korean - I'll thank a veteran.

Thank you CheneyChick and SFC McElroy!!

-Chris Drisoll

[chris_in_nj]

Please see post 85 on this thread.

You guys and gals are the best on the planet. Keep up the great work. God bless you and keep you safe.

-Chris

[nuconvert]

Thanx for the ping, Coop.

Thank you Chris.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

I hadn't heard about the documentary, but I'll be sure to tell others.

[chris_in_nj]

I believe the footage was minimal...but I seem to recall there was a picture of him there during some narration.

There may be more but I just don't remember it. A lot of it was still a blur due to the emotions felt during the viewing.

Sorry buddy - I just don't recall.

-Chris

[Just A Nobody]

Thank you for the ping Coop.

Chris, thank you for sharing with us. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time of remembering.

We will NEVER FORGET the great sacrifice of so many.

[Coop]

Pardon my ignorance, but what's the connection to Monmouth County? Is that where the airport is?

[nuconvert]

pong

[Coop]

Never forget - freedom isn't free.

[MEG33]

God be with you and comfort you...

[Reborn]

Thank you for the ping.

NEVER FORGET

[freema]

null and void said it well:
"I'm damm proud of your dad and his fellow passengers.

Because of them, who knows how many thousands got another chance to hug their kids that evening?

Because of them, no one will ever again succeed in hijacking an airliner.

Because of them, the islamofacists have learned that Americans, even randomly selected untrained and unprepared Americans, are more than up to stomping their best into a mud hole, and stomping the mud hole dry.

Because of them, they have been afraid to attack us at home ever since.

It was one of America's finest hours. A shining beacon on our darkest day.

As Patriot Hooligan said:

Thank you for letting us borrow your Father."

I retrieved my kids from school that morning, Chris. The oldest, beginning his sophomore year. He was very upset with me for removing him. The two younger ones were glad : ) Days before the 3rd anniversary my dear son signed an oath to your dad and all who fought or felt helpless that day.

God bless you, and give you peace.

[Alouette]

G-D bless you and give you Strength

[shezza]

Thank you, Chris, for your post. Your dad was a hero, and he and his fellow passengers saved who-knows-how-many lives at the intended target (White House? Congress?). This country owes him much gratitude.

God bless you and your family. (Marking my calendar for 9pm on 9/11.)

[PGalt]

Thanks Chris. Thanks for the ping Patty.

[secret garden]

We'll tune in and give thanks for people like your dad.

[Valin]

I've thouth about going there, but I'm not sure I could handle it.









NEVER FORGET!