![]() such as Todd Beamer, makes the darkness a little brighter and teaches us to never give up no matter how dire the situation. But by remembering the actions of ordinary heroes. September 11th is a hard day for many Americans who saw and experienced such hopelessness and despair. We must not forget their legacy and the American values of honor, duty, and courage that they lived by that day. Included in this should be the legacy of people like Todd, the passengers of Flight 93, and countless first responders at ground zero. “Never Forget” is a phrase often used in regards to the events of 9/11 to ensure Americans remember a single day that changed the trajectory of America forever and now educate those too young to recall its events. ![]() America’s ordinary, average, everyday people who go to work, get married, raise kids, and are taught that Americans stand up and stand together in the face of adversity no matter its form.Īs the 20 th anniversary of 9/11 came and went, a new generation of Americans, the majority of which were either unborn or simply too young to remember September 11th. Todd’s story is one of extreme tragedy and immense loss but is a shining example of what makes America such a beautiful country: its people. The only child of Jeremy and Lyzbeth Glick, Emmy Glick wasn’t even 3 months old when her father died on United Flight 93. The passengers of Flight 93 thought it their duty to stop evil that day and chose to sacrifice their lives. Overall, I recommend this lesson as a remembrance of 9-11 as it highlights the life of a Christian boy who became a man and made a difference in people’s lives. It’s even known now that then-President Bush had ordered the plane to be shot down had it entered Washington airspace. Todd and his fellow Americans had no responsibility to take matters into their own hands. This plot resulted in the aircraft flying upside down and eventually crashing into a field in Pennsylvania at a speed of over 500 miles per hour. The passengers of Flight 93 formed a plan to attack the piloting cabin in an attempt to regain control of the aircraft. Staring imminent death in the face but weighing the gravity of the situation, Todd and other passengers made a decision that they inherently knew was the right thing. ![]() The terrorists had gained control of Flight 93 and it’s believed that there were multiple deaths onboard by the time the plane altered course and began heading toward its destined target ( believed to be the US capitol building). However, we know from a number of phone calls placed by the passengers that they knew the situation was dire and perhaps much worse than they could even imagine. Until 9/11, Todd led a common life, but the magnitude of his actions on that fateful day saved American lives and prevented a terrible day from being much worse.ĭetailed accounts of what happened on any of those four flights is spotty at best. He went to college, played sports, got married, had kids, and was a businessman in corporate America. ![]() By many accounts Todd was your so-called ordinary American. This time of year brings to light old wounds and deep scars for many Americans but it is also a testament to the bravery and courage that is so deeply ingrained in American citizens.īorn in Flint, Michigan and a resident of Cranberry, New Jersey, Todd was an account manager at Oracle. This man led passengers of United Flight 93 in an attempt to regain control of the aircraft from the terrorist hijackers. The White House wanted to talk to me.This past week America observed the tragedy of 9/11 on its 20 th anniversary. Lisa recalled, “The phone rang incessantly for days and weeks. She called what happened after Todd’s death “divinely arranged mayhem.” PennLive reports that in the six months following the attacks, Lisa made 200 public appearances. felt our life was a blessing with a meaning.”īoth Todd and Lisa attended Wheaton and went on to successful careers in the software industry after graduation in 1991.īefore 9/11, Lisa was a mother to David and Drew, and she and her husband, Drew, were expecting their third child, a daughter they called Morgan. Both she and her husband graduated from Wheaton College, where she gave a speech in which she expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life. When Todd Beamer wed Lisa in 1994, it was a happy union. Birthplace Flint, Michigan, United States Birth Sign Sagittarius Todd Morgan Beamer was a passenger on board United Airlines Flight 93 when it was hijacked and crashed in 2001. She claimed that her husband’s death made him a national hero within three days. Lisa Beamer addressed the Wheaton College Chapel on the twentieth anniversary of 9/11.
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