September 11, 2001 - The Bravest of the Brave

[aaaa7777aaaa1]

Thanks for the video. I like much, again thanks.

[africanswing]

"...We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; /For he to-day that sheds his blood with me /Shall be my brother..." (Shakespeare; Henry V)

Peace for all the people

[cockywatchman1976]

I salute the brave. But don't you want the truth. These were controlled explosions-we need the truth to come out, out of respect for who died. far far too many inconsistencies in the fairy tales weve been told

[armyveteran101st]

@cockywatchman1976 You obviously did not read my video description, and if you did you ignored it. The only truth is that idiots like you who go around propagating this absurd nonsense ought to be ashamed of yourselves. Nothing is more disrespectful to the memory of the fallen on 9/11 than all these stupid, paranoid conspiracy theories. I resent your lack of respect and therefore I have blocked you. It would behoove you to get your head out of your ass and stop being a moron.

[AHSdigitalmedia]

Do you mind if I use this piece for a high school (in house) broadcast? We're doing a tribute for the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, and this is perfect.

[armyveteran101st]

@AHSdigitalmedia Please go ahead and use it! All that I ask in return is that you acknowledge the fact that you got it from this channel and that I made it. You honor me with your request, and I hope you can use it in a meaningful way to remember the heroes of 9/11...Let me know how it goes, OK?

[AHSdigitalmedia]

@armyveteran101st Thanks a bunch! It was very well received. An administrator said she had chills within the first few seconds of this piece. This is a hard topic for a student to take on as a project. Your images and music choice worked out perfectly for a reflection segment.

[armyveteran101st]

@AHSdigitalmedia I am very happy you were able to use to good effect, and again, I thank you for honoring me with your request to do so!

[DBRielly]

Thank you from NYC.

- D.B.

[ghostrecon3456]

Great video 5/5

[LoryLandskipper]

I was in 12th grade, and the principal got on the intercom and said something like "you might hear about some events that happened today, they are minor, please don't be alarmed." THAT WAS IT LOL

What I remember most though was my auto tech teacher going ape shit and showing us all how Rumsfeld had JUST announced that $2.3 TRILLION had gone missing and he said it was all a cover-up!

[823musiclover]

my moms friend died in the 9/11. he was in the plane that crashed into the twin towers. He will be missed.

[reglcon1234]

i was in fourth grade on 9/11 now im 17 leave for basic training june 2nd ill never forget that day as long as i live

[armyveteran101st]

reglcon, thank you for watching, and for signing up to serve our Country in uniform! I was in the Army on 11SEP01, and it is always very gratifying for me to see young people that are willing to sign the dotted line and pick up where I left off. My best wishes to you, my friend!

[reglcon1234]

thanks man

[bjr43]

What song did you use? I don't recognize it. Great video.

[armyveteran101st]

Thank you! It comes from the musical score to the movie "Backdraft", which also dealt with firefighters and tragedy. I thought it would be appropriate, and I really liked the end result. Thanks for watching, bud! ];-)

[geoffonetime]

When you hear people complain about the way those terrorist detainees are treated,remember this......We tend to have short memories...I don't!...I'll never forget......never....Rob

[armyveteran101st]

Same here. I completely understand the need for our Country to behave ethically and follow the law when dealing with them, but we do it for our own sake, because they certainly don't deserve that courtesy. We are better human beings than they are, and we prove it through our actions and our resolve to not allow ourselves to sink to their level. Even though it would be very satisfactory to treat them for what they are, I believe History will judge us kindly in the long run for being civilized.

[kahetel13]

@armyveteran101st the regular path of the law which provides for equal rights; insure the rights of the innocent does not apply to terrorists and thats where we made the mistake, by being sympathetic or unecessarily "courteous" to those who are not allowed under any law, or international law, to have such "courtesy". we have lost our balls as a country for applying sympathy to those who would gladly kill us and, by not drawing the line and enforcing, what is punished with extreme prejudice

[armyveteran101st]

@kahetel13 Wrong. As much as I would like to be able to agree with you, the law applies to everybody equally, including terrorists, particularly once those terrorists are on American soil or under American jurisdiction. The Constitution is very clear in that regard, and has to be followed and obeyed. That's why I think it was a HUGE mistake to start taking prisoners and bringing them here. They should have been dealt with permanently and with extreme prejudice on the battlefield.

[kahetel13]

@armyveteran101st instead of speaking in absolutes, maybe you should try and understand that we might be on the same page with regards to feelings towards terorrists. under international law terrorists are war criminalsOrder Code RL31191 ; that we choose to not do so here is not merley complaince or "onedience to the constitution": like some kind of lap dog obeying his master, and it is our loss to choose this over trying as a war criminal.

[armyveteran101st]

@kahetel13 Well, maybe you're one of those who think the Constitution should be complied with only when it suits their purposes and personal feelings and ideas, and you couldn't be more wrong. Maybe you haven't noticed, but the Obama administration has opted for continuing with military tribunals at Gitmo instead of advancing on their earlier idea to try these people in civil court, and I'm OK with that. I would have preferred civil trials, because there is no better way to show our....CONT.

[kahetel13]

@armyveteran101st umm no i happen to love the constitution and know damn well that in a time of war, it also has its contingency plans for these kinds; and even if i myself am not a law scholar i do know the US constitution would consider them war criminals which is why i quote that code. and no i do not believe in applying aany law for convenience sake that would be crazy and i sooner or later would also suffer a "convenience" application of law if it were applied so subjectivley.

[armyveteran101st]

@kahetel13 FYI, the Constitution doesn't mention POW's. It only makes mention of piracy and offenses against the law of nations, which could be widely interpreted in order to cover the conduct of the people we detain in the course of operations against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. However, the Bill of Rights applies to EVERY single person on American soil or under American jurisdiction, independently of their status or situation. The only possible exception could be diplomats from other countries.

[kahetel13]

@armyveteran101st i dunno lol i was not getting into the area of POWs' at all but ok guess we will all sit there and take it... good luck

[armyveteran101st]

@kahetel13 In order to speak intelligently on military tribunals and commissions, you have to talk about the status under which we are holding those detainees. That's where the POW deal comes in. It has to be addressed, whether we dislike or not, and whether we disagree with it or we don't.

[kahetel13]

@armyveteran101st i think its a damn shame we dont kill em off before they can enjoy the grace of life they would rather snuff out and thats my personal feeling.

[armyveteran101st]

@kahetel13 I think it's a shame we don't just put them down on the battlefield after extracting from them whatever useful intel they may have. Turning them into something akin to POW's and placing them under American jurisdiction is a HUGE mistake. They don't fall under Geneva Convention parameters, because they don't play by the recognized rules of warfare, so they can't really be considered POW's. But what I do know is that once they're under our jurisdiction, they must be treated accordingly.

[armyveteran101st]

@kahetel13 CONT...moral superiority over these 7th Century animals, but since I am no legal scholar of any import I will defer to the Department of Justice on this one. I'm very troubled by your willingness to discount the U.S. Constitution and by your inference that it is an instrument that somehow oppresses or limits our freedom of action as citizens. The law must be applied evenly and without preference or prejudice if it is to be of any benefit. Anything else is barbaric.

[kahetel13]

@kahetel13 either way its goes, its a shame that the law is writtien in a way that allows more for those who took away all from others

[armyveteran101st]

@kahetel13 Like I said, it doesn't allow more. It applies to everyone equally. Each person has the same rights and obligations under our laws, and each person is entitled to due process regardless of who they are or what they've done. That is the beauty of our system, and I honestly would not have it any other way, as annoying and unfair as it may appear to be at times. That system is the reason our country has been able to endure and steadily thrive, and it is an example for other countries.

[goarmysinknavy]

HOOAH

very very nice thanks for supporting the heros of 911 and the men and women in uniform

[mabhekaphansi]

Requiscat In Pacem.

These were brave people, heroes. Let us keep in mind that heroes are very ordinary people who are simply willing to take that extra step.

[yustforfunonly]

5 ♥♥♥♥♥

[GContelli]

Way to go , strength to America ! :)

[FiiLTH33GORGEOUS]

Rest in peace all those that lost their lives on that terrible day; gone but never forgotten...

[bugsme10]

AMEN

[stormspinner1]

Michael Lynch, Ladder 4 ... a friend's firefighter cousin is who I remember. Such a powerful, powerful reminder to what we lost - a respectful 5/5 stars. I will never forget -

[Bflatblues55]

If I could I would give you a hundred stars and a hug for making this vid. If someone asked about a memorial ... you could go to Liberty Street in downtown NYC just across the street from where the buildings once stood. I do believe what is called "The Living Memorial" is there with a place to sign a guestbook and see a few artifacts, etc. Google it. I could be wrong. I think it's called The Living Memorial; 9/11

[geoffonetime]

Ruthie,I don't understand!

[geoffonetime]

Love the video.....the brave that went forward,when others had to run the other way....that's courage at it's best.....Rob-U.S. Army-7 steps to hell........

[Fringe111]

So beautifully done

[MaxSafeheaD]

RIP

No disrespect intended but it takes great courage to question authority when emotions are so high in such a nationalist country. It's important to make sure the investigation is absolutely bulletproof lest this ever happen again. That said wild accusations are helpful to no one but Americas enemies.

[DonPhilip84]

this clearly deserves and extra star on top of the 5 available, wonderful work !!! much love and appreciation from germany, god bless !!!! U.S.A 1# !!! :)

[armyveteran101st]

None comes to mind at the moment, but I'm sure that there must be some kind of memorial somewhere in New York City. A good Army friend of mine lost his brother in NYC on 9/11, who was an EMT at the scene when the second tower fell. If there isn't a memorial by now, one has to be erected ASAP!

[DJP49]

5*s

Well done!