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Terrorists Strike World Trade Center Towers,
New York City, September 11, 2001 - The above picture captures a 2nd plane
being purposely crashed through the World Trade Center
south tower, just 18 minutes after the first attack on the north tower.
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40
minutes later, a third hi-jacked plane crashes into the Pentagon in Washington
D.C./Arlington, VA.
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All airports have been closed, but a 4th
hi-jacked plane, believed to be on it's way to Washington D.C., is possibly
taken over by heroic passengers and although another attack is diverted, the plane
crashes into a field in rural PA, and everyone on board is killed.
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In less than two hours from the beginning of
this vicious terrorist attack, both towers, 110 stories high, have collapsed to the ground.
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Approximately 50,000 people
worked in the World Trade Center. Thousands of people are missing, and
hundreds gave their lives trying to rescue them.
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At the Pentagon crash site, it is believed anywhere
from 100-200 people have been killed, as well as an additional 266 people
aboard the 4 aircrafts.
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Americans and fellow citizens of the world
mourn the senseless and tragic loss of life.
However...
Subject: Survival Rates
Submitted by Cathy...
It was uplifting to hear
about SURVIVAL rates. By now everyone has been hearing the death toll rise and
reports of the destruction from the terrorist attacks on the US. These were
deplorable acts that we will never forget. But now is a time to look at the
other side of the numbers coming out of New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.
The sad but somewhat uplifting side that the mainstream media has not reported
yet - the SURVIVAL rates and some positive news about the attacks.
*** The Buildings ***
*The World Trade Center - The twin towers of the World Trade Center were places
of employment for some 50,000 people. With the missing list of just over 5,000
people, that means 90% of the people targeted survived the attack. A 90% on a
test is an 'A.'
* The Pentagon - Some 23,000 people were the target of a third plane aimed at
the Pentagon. The latest count shows that only 123 lost their lives. That is an
amazing 99.5% survival rate. In addition, the plane seems to have come in too
low, too early to affect a large portion of the building. On top of that, the
section that was hit was the first of five sections to undergo renovations that
would help protect the Pentagon from terrorist attacks. It had recently
completed straightening and blastproofing, saving untold lives. This attack was
sad, but a statistical failure.
*** The Planes ***
* American Airlines Flight 77 This Boeing 757 that was flown into the outside of
the Pentagon could have carried up to 289 people, yet only 64 were aboard.
Luckily 78% of the seats were empty.
* American Airlines Flight 11 This Boeing 767 could have had up to 351 people
aboard, but only carried 92. Thankfully 74% of the seats were unfilled.
* United Airlines Flight 175 Another Boeing 767 that could have seated 351
people only had 65 people on board. Fortunately it was 81% empty.
* United Airlines Flight 93 This Boeing 757 was one of the most uplifting
stories yet. The smallest flight to be hijacked with only 45 people aboard out
of a possible 289 had 84% of its capacity unused. Yet these people stood up to
the attackers and thwarted a fourth attempted destruction of a national
landmark, saving untold numbers of lives in the process.
*** In Summary ***
Out of potentially 74,280 Americans directly targeted by these inept cowards,
93% survived or avoided the attacks. That's a higher survival rate than heart
attacks, breast cancer, kidney transplants and liver transplant - all common,
survivable illnesses. The Hijacked planes were mostly empty, the Pentagon was
hit at it's strongest point, the overwhelming majority of people in the World
Trade Center buildings escaped, and a handful of passengers gave the ultimate
sacrifice to save even more lives.
Don't fear these terrorists. The odds are against them!
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Dedications,
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Founded on Sept. 13, 2001 - Tragedy has
struck our great nation... we continue to pray for God's wisdom and strength,
and we have faith that God hears our prayers! We have dedicated this
section of our web site to provide important information, links, prayers and
dedications regarding the recent terrorist attack on America and what ever may
lie ahead... please send your inspirational or encouraging submissions in the body of an email to Editor@BlessingsforLife.com
Providing this site is just my way of helping out, I thank God for letting me do
what I do in this time of tragedy... I pray He will bless you by something you
find here today!
Michelle Jones
Editor
Information
from a week in history...
A few updates as of 9/13/2001 9:15 p.m.
Bush administration just announced it has now
been determined that bin Laden is in in fact, directly responsible for the
terrorist attacks on the United States.
President Bush has
declared Friday, 9/14/2001 as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
4,763 people have been reported missing so
far, there are lines of people still waiting to fill out forms.
Washington D.C. is in
need of volunteer nurses, the number to call is 1-800-333-8572.
...as of 9/14/2001 8:15
a.m.
During
today's National Day of Prayer, churches will hold prayer at 12 noon, and church
bells all across the nation will ring. People are placing ribbons or flags
on their cars and keeping their headlights turned on in remembrance and honor of
the thousands that have lost their lives.
Investors
are being asked NOT to SELL, because it will enable our enemies to BUY, whoever
they might be. Instead, every American is asked to BUY something, anything
they can afford, even if it's just one share.
... at 12
noon
ABC News
gives live coverage of the National Prayer Service at the National Cathedral,
where many faiths have come together to pray for God's comfort, guidance and
strength, including the Reverend Billy Graham, now at 82 years of age.
This united spiritual gathering is the most awesome thing I have ever witnessed
in my lifetime, and more than I could have ever dreamed of. I will try to
locate transcripts for you if they are available. ( I have located a
transcript of the President's
message at this event, still looking for the others.)
Family
Life Today, Christian radio program, asked listeners to send in thank you
letters to a firefighter or police officer and they would deliver them, hoping
to get tens of thousands of letters sent in. Though I could not find
information about this on their website, I'm sure it will be added soon.
This project was prompted by a firefighter from the Oklahoma bombing several
years ago, who said the only good thing he experienced was a few people being
appreciative of his risking his life during the recovery process. The rest
of what he went through almost ruined his life. If you have any way to
send encouragement to these national heroes that may be risking their lives at
this very moment, do it.
Friday, Sept. 14th, 2001, National Day of
Prayer and remembrance, 5:00 p.m - "As I drove down the mountain to pick my
daughter up from an after school event this afternoon, the first car coming
around the curve had it's headlights on, in broad daylight! Suddenly, I
remembered, this is what we were to do today, to honor the victims... I reached
for the knob and turned my car lights on quickly.
As I passed the next car
on the road, also with it's headlights shining bright, tears filled my eyes...
in that split second, we were joined together in our mourning, and in our
prayers. I tried my best to explain to my other children what was
happening.
We must have passed dozens of cars, maybe even 50, and most of
them had their head lights turned on. It reminded me of a funeral
procession. Car, after car... we mourned, and prayed, together.
Complete strangers, united by this tragedy. Love is indeed stronger than hate,
and God is stronger than both."
- Michelle
9/19/2001... Deployment
for troops is signed.
List of Helpful Resources...
Thank you to everyone for the help with gathering these
links, the list has grown so large that I have moved it to it's own page.
Donations, Victim
Hotlines and Volunteer Resource Links and Information
New...
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a reward
of up to $5 million, protection of identities and relocation with their
families.
Pictures and information for Wanted Terrorists
What
Countries Have Joined the U.S.-led War on Terrorism? Check back for
continuous updates on the diplomatic shifts as the United States wages its war
against terrorism.
The Sept. 11 attacks and the subsequent anthrax scares
have generated a large number of rumors and hoaxes, many of which circulate
almost instantaneously on the Internet. In its regular "Fact
Check" feature, Nightline examines some of the most widely
disseminated stories. Check back for updates.
Despite the germ's terrifying reputation, anthrax infections on
the skin are rarely fatal, and most people get better even without treatment.
What are the main differences between the Muslim
and Christian Faiths?
Editorials, Devotions, Letters, Poems...
New:
I Am Comforted
by Louise Norman
If you are still hurting from the recent attacks
on our country, or from another tragedy, here are some good reasons for us, as
Christians, to be comforted...
Archives:
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The Eagle
Soars by Diane Simple -
"The eagle soars;
The wind of courage beneath its wings.
The eagle soars;
Though sad the song it sings."
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Above Pale
Blue by Melissa Rives -
"...To float above all hate and war,
Where all is peace forevermore.
No nightmares sleeping or awake,
A world where evil can't
partake..."
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Why Do Bad Things Happen?
by Michelle
Jones - "When bad things happen, and especially when people are
tragically killed, it can be devastating and confusing to those of us who remain
behind. The question never fails to arise, "If God is in control
(which we have faith that He is), then why does He allow these things to
happen to innocent people?"
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Joy Comes in
The Morning by Debbie Porter - "Because of this time between times, we see evil and delusion running
rampant. We see it all around the world in many different nations, but
nothing brings it home more powerfully than to see it happen in what would
be considered the heart of the most powerful nation of the world."
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The Vision -
A Ray of Hope on the Surreal Aftermath of the American Tragedy by Lori
Ramsey - "I saw myself going to these grieving people and
embracing them, crying with them. I saw them confused as to why I, a
stranger, would be there. Then the scene changed as if a huge movie
screen suddenly lit up with the new motion picture. The feeling that
began to go through my body literally made my hairs stand on end. I
heard God’s voice say 'With Me ALL things are possible.' "
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The
Indomitable Human Spirit by Jenn Thomas-Orr - "As long as there
are people like the heroic passengers of flight 93, people like the brave
emergency workers who entered buildings that they knew were death traps,
people like the millions pouring out to donate blood, money, and time, then
terrorism cannot win."
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Our Hope, Our Peace
by Louise Norman - "We have 'read the last chapter of the Book' and we know that there
WILL be an end to the evil that now prevails, and this gives us a hope and
peace that can't be taken away, not even by terrorists. (See Revelation,
chapters 21 and 22.)
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One Nation
Under God... by Pastor Thomas Miles, Sr. - "John
10:10, 'The thief cometh not, but
for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life,
and that they might have it more abundantly.' "
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Bottle of
Tears
by Margaret A. Comstock - "Psalm 56 is my source of strength.
'Lord, have mercy on me; all day long the enemy troops press in. So many are
proud to fight against me; how they long to conquer me. But when I am
afraid, I will put my confidence in you. Yes, I will trust the promises of
God. And since I am trusting him, what can mere man do to me? They are
always twisting what I say. All their thoughts are how to harm me. They meet
together to perfect their plans...' "
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Thoughts from a New Army Mom
by Yvonne Quarles - "On September 10, 2001 my 17 year old son was
sworn into the Army. His dad and I signed the forms for him to enlist.
He had wanted to do this for some time... My son and many others like him
have pledged to defend this country, so I feel we should do our best to keep
believing as they do. Continue being a great nation and stand up
proudly as Americans.
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I Remember
When... by Jill Manzoni - "I remember when living was fun, a
safe adventure, a delight. Today we feel as if we are placing a target on
our children's back each time we send them out to play...
Let's take what the enemy has meant for bad and turn it into his worst
nightmare. Let's unify, find courage and fight for what we believe!"
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The God of All
Comfort by Helen Dowd - "All the verses from my childhood come back to me, about God’s protection,
His care, His love, His omnipotence, but Satan wants me to have that
question in my mind: Could God have stopped this?"
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A Personal
Letter to All in the United States by Kesam Katz - "After the second bomb went off here in Israel on Sunday
I felt like screaming to the heavens 'Enough, it is enough!' Of
course, I did not do so, as this is not the work of God, but the work of very
demented and evil human beings who are supported by other evil people--people,
who, like the Palestinians here in Israel, spilled out into the streets dancing
and singing and giving out candy to celebrate."
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A Letter from
Hanan - "I am a Muslim, and I was
appalled to see that this had happened. My girls have been having a hard
time with some of the anti-Muslim sentiments being reported in the media. I
have tried my hardest to explain to them that people are hurt and it is a
natural reaction. I have also tried very hard to explain that it is a small
minority who feel this way. I have impressed upon them that this was NOT an
act of a true Muslim, but a group of fanatics who thought they were Muslims."
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THIS SAYS
IT ALL!!!!! - A Forward
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Amazing
Story of Delta Flight 15 - A True Story
Commentaries from Others...
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Hatred
is Unworthy of Us by Leonard Pitts, Jr.,
Miami Herald columnist - "Take it as a reminder: The enemy is not
Arab people or the Muslim religion. The enemy is fanaticism, extremism,
intolerance, hate. The madmen who commandeered those planes don't represent
the followers of Islam any more than the madmen who blow up abortion clinics
represent the followers of Christ."
More
Forwards, Helpful
Information, Letters,
Prayers...
Again, this section has grown so large we have
moved it to a new page, thanks for sending them in!
America's E-mail
Forwards
Tributes,
Web Sites ...
American Embassy,
Berlin, Germany
Pictures from Around
the World (get your tissues!)
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To our men and women in uniform ... past
present and future http://www.ishaah.com/Prayervet.htm
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The American
Red Cross provides a list of helpful materials to help you and your
family cope with the terrorist attacks. In addition to the online brochures,
there are printable versions that may be distributed to others in your
community.
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Donate
a teddy bear, for free. The
Vermont Teddy Bear Company is donating Angel Bears, Police Bears and
Firefighter Bears to all the families and children of the courageous
firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers who lost their lives
saving others. They would like them to arrive with personal messages
from everyone around the country.
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In
Tribute
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Artland.com
an online benefit for the WTC Relief Fund, offering art prints of the
NYC Skyline as we remembered it, on the expensive side but all profits are
donated.
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Send
a Free Greeting to Your Loved Ones from American Greetings
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DomesticTerrorism.com
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9-11-01
Tribute to Attack On America
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America
Unites, BH&G - Blue Ribbon, Crafts, Food and more.
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Please visit and contribute an "Honor
America" quilt square.
Sorry this is short, I HAVE to watch the news...my son's a Navy SEAL.
Kathy
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Printable
small flag for your car antenna Use clear packing tape to
weatherproof flag. (This is so cool, and my printer is out of color ink!)
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Large (8 x 11) flag
for ANYONE to use. Printing it out in Landscape rather than portrait
gives you a larger flag. If the page is busy, please try again. I am doing
this for anyone who doesn't have the time or the money to buy a flag for
tomorrow's US Color Day. If you know how to do iron on transparencies, you
could iron this on your t-shirt, etc. Use your imagination, just be sure to
show your COLORS tomorrow and who says we have to stop there? KM
Jones, Web Studio East
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My Country, 'Tis Of Thee
My Country, 'Tis Of Thee,
Sweet Land Of Liberty,
Of Thee I Sing;
Land Where My Fathers Died,
Land Of The Pilgrim's Pride,
From Ev'ry Mountain Side
Let Freedom Ring.
My Native Country Thee,
Land Of The Noble Free,
Thy Name I Love;
I Love Thy Rocks And Rills,
Thy Woods And Templed Hills;
My Heart With Rapture Thrills
Like That Above.
Let Music Swell The Breeze,
And Ring From All The Trees,
Sweet Freedom's Song.
Let Mortal Tongues Awake;
Let All That Breathe Partake;
Let Rocks Their Silence Break,
The Sound Prolong.
Our Father's God! To Thee,
Author Of Liberty,
To Thee We Sing;
Long May Our Land Be Bright
With Freedom's Holy Light;
Protect Us By Thy Might,
Great God, Our King!
"If my people, who are called by my
name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their
wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will
heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
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God Bless America!
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