{"id":29187,"date":"2021-09-11T17:58:26","date_gmt":"2021-09-11T21:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=29187"},"modified":"2021-09-11T18:04:26","modified_gmt":"2021-09-11T22:04:26","slug":"heres-what-georgians-are-saying-on-the-20th-anniversary-of-9-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeorgiasun.com\/?p=29187","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s what Georgians are saying on the 20th anniversary of 9\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have been a time to remember and reflect on the tragic events of 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgians shared their memories, reflections, and feelings on social media to mark 20 years since planes struck the Twin Towers and the Pentagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a sampling of how your fellow Georgians are reflecting on this date that will truly never be forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I went to my 8am Spanish class during freshman year of college &amp; came back to my dorm to the world turned upside down. I had never prayed so hard that my brother (who worked in the Pentagon and WAS NOT ANSWERING HIS PHONE) was safe. He was. He sent an email that he was fine &amp;&#8230;<\/p>&mdash; Letitia Lee (@LSLee16) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LSLee16\/status\/1436706843489878029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">My dad is a tough man. I\u2019ve never seen him cry in my lifetime except once <br><br>At the young age of five, I couldn\u2019t  grasp entirely what was going on but when I saw him reach to hold me and witness the pain on his face..I knew it would be a day we\u2019d never forget.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/neverforget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#neverforget<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Joey Stone I Sloppy Joe (@JoeyStone_8) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoeyStone_8\/status\/1436720308090716165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 We will always remember those impacted by 9-11. \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <br><br>I remember being pregnant with Jared (he born 17 days later).  I could not believe my eyes.  It was like a horror action movie. We were all in shock and not knowing what was going to happen next. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/neverforget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#neverforget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CsGcvRMS6y\">pic.twitter.com\/CsGcvRMS6y<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Heidi J. Moore (@UniteOurVoices) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UniteOurVoices\/status\/1436667255908143107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The skies today resemble the skies on that infamous day 20 years ago. A day we will <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/neverforget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#neverforget<\/a> <br><br>As you look up at the skies today, pray for those who lost loved ones &amp; reflect on all of those who continue to protect our beautiful country \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<br><br>\ud83d\udcf8 My hometown of Kennesaw, GA <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tluqKwnAp0\">pic.twitter.com\/tluqKwnAp0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sydney Sullivan WYFF 4 (@sydsully) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sydsully\/status\/1436789932631207936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today marks 20 years since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. We will always remember and honor those we lost 20 years ago. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tPb8pJN38W\">pic.twitter.com\/tPb8pJN38W<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Richard Rose Agency (@richroseagency) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/richroseagency\/status\/1436739410037329921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I watched this pitch-perfect speech with my six year old son. He will learn the pain and the love that flowed from that day. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YAW8XQH1mV\">https:\/\/t.co\/YAW8XQH1mV<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Lori Armistead (@LoriArmistead) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LoriArmistead\/status\/1436797090705911808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today we take a moment to pause in honor of those that were taken too soon. May we <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5KY3OPQIef\">pic.twitter.com\/5KY3OPQIef<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Matt Jones Motorsports (@MJMotorsports1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MJMotorsports1\/status\/1436792165422751746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today we remember the 8 EMTs, 60 police officers, 343 firefighters, and 2,997 civilians that lost their lives on #911. May we continue to look to God for His guidance and comfort as we reflect on the 20-year anniversary of this fateful day. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2Corinthians1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#2Corinthians1<\/a>:3 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uNnPc1rDpd\">pic.twitter.com\/uNnPc1rDpd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MountParanChristianSchool (@mtparanschool) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mtparanschool\/status\/1436698468689514497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A teacher secretly laid these flowers and card under my 9\/11 display on Friday and I hope that it touched everyone else at our school like it did me! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ETBoothMS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ETBoothMS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CcsdMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CcsdMedia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g0UlVDVj38\">pic.twitter.com\/g0UlVDVj38<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Amanda Graves (@themerrylibrary) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/themerrylibrary\/status\/1436682460839006213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">20 years later, I am sitting in my car, tears slipping down my cheeks. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i634YYmGvz\">pic.twitter.com\/i634YYmGvz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Lori Armistead (@LoriArmistead) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LoriArmistead\/status\/1436677713100689410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today we pause and remember the tragic events perpetrated 20 years ago on 9\/11\/2001. 20 years ago, 412 first responders were dispatched to their final call and gave the ultimate sacrifice while carrying out their duty: to save as many lives as they could. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i0XwigFEst\">pic.twitter.com\/i0XwigFEst<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sandy Springs Police (@SandySprings_PD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SandySprings_PD\/status\/1436672581139144705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our nation which changed our world forever. Today we honor the brave heroes and lives that were taken from us on that tragic day. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZmF2QfWKTX\">pic.twitter.com\/ZmF2QfWKTX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; GA National Guard (@GeorgiaGuard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GeorgiaGuard\/status\/1436673502980022273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We will never forget this day in history and how it has changed the world forever.  For the 343 NYFD Firefighters that ran into those buildings to save everyone possible.  WE WILL NEVER FORGET!  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v5ou9jsYvc\">pic.twitter.com\/v5ou9jsYvc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Roy Peek (@CoachRoyPeek) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachRoyPeek\/status\/1436672137197232129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We will <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TpFE2cQf9i\">pic.twitter.com\/TpFE2cQf9i<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Taylor Ussery (@taylor_ussery1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/taylor_ussery1\/status\/1436672455536484352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a><br>Twenty years ago our nation was attacked, and our nation stood united. Let us never forget the innocent and the heroes we lost that day. Today, and everyday, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WeRemember?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WeRemember<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xhEy9xCYrT\">pic.twitter.com\/xhEy9xCYrT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Michael Caldwell (@michaelcaldwell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michaelcaldwell\/status\/1436720687335591940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On this morning 20 years ago, 246 people woke up in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people woke up in preparation for work. 343 firefighters woke up in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers woke up&#8230; \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 #911 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/neverforget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#neverforget<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/wordltradecenter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#wordltradecenter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JyPUlaR1kD\">pic.twitter.com\/JyPUlaR1kD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Clark Brothers Roofing &amp; Construction (@ClarkBRroofing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClarkBRroofing\/status\/1436675901689896968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Two decades after the tragedy of 9\/11, the memory of that morning still weighs heavy on us all. Today we pause to reflect on the bravery and heroism of our first responders, those in uniform, and everyday Americans, as well as the innocent lives lost. We will <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NeverForget?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NeverForget<\/a>.<\/p>&mdash; Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrianKempGA\/status\/1436683524610871296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have been a time to remember and reflect on the tragic events of 2001. Georgians shared their memories, reflections, and feelings on social media to mark 20 years since planes struck the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. 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