Tag: 9/11
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Jon Stewart rips into congress. Shows some issues still transcend party lines
In a testimony that has gone viral this week, comedian Jon Stewart blasted the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for the absence of many members regarding a hearing for the continuation of a fund for 9/11 first responders. In the testimony, Stewart points out that many 9/11 first responders (who are not ailing from 9/11…
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Heroism, sacrifice and what 9/11 documentaries can teach us about what matters in life
This week, as we remember the 17th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, I watched a new documentary on the history channel titled: “9/11: Escape from the Towers.” The documentary features firsthand accounts of people who were working in the Twin Towers that day. The stories are astounding. Aside from “9/11,” a documentary by…
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Feels like it was yesterday – 9/11 through the years
It’s become somewhat of an annual tradition. I always watch a documentary about September 11 on the anniversary of that day. In American history, it’s still the most significant event to have happened in my lifetime. By far. It’s our “you remember where you were when you heard” moment. It’s interesting to watch the documentaries,…
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The eve of infamy, and where I was on 9/11
Originally posted September 11, 2012 As I write these words, the stresses of everyday life come to mind. I think of how busy I am between work and my other commitments. I’m so often short-sighted and allow myself to get frustrated. It’s getting late and I jot some thoughts down before going to sleep. On…
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Where I was on 9/11
Based on an essay of the same title, originally published September 11, 2011 I thought it was an accident. When my high school principal announced over the PA system that the World Trade Center had been hit by a plane. I distinctly remember hearing someone in the back of the class mutter, “terrorism.” I was taking…
Josh Benner 