Archives for 9/11

NYC 9/11 Smoke and Hurricane Harvey Flood DamageHurricane Irma has just ravaged the Virgin Islands and caused significant damage in Puerto Rico and Florida as well. Closer to home we’ve just begun the hard work of recovering from Hurricane Harvey’s damage in Texas.

On this particular date – 9/11 – we think not only of those current events, but also of the clear September morning when it felt like the world changed forever.

There’s an amazing video recap of the news as it unfolded. One that should help more people remember and share the shock, the horror, and the chaotic confusion of the day.

We remember the irreplaceable losses:

  • 2,606 in the World Trade Centers
  • 125 in the Pentagon
  • 87 on American flight 11
  • 60 on United flight 175
  • 59 on American flight 77
  • 40 on United flight 93

While we continue to remember those losses, we also remember the resolve, the spirit of cooperation and the outpouring of support that followed. We see that same spirit at work in relief and recovery efforts in and around Texas today. We see the same already happening with the Virgin Islands, and it undoubtedly will in Puerto Rico and Florida also.

Please take a moment today to remember and pray for the fallen victims and heroes from 9/11/2001 and the loved ones they left behind.

Please also do what you can to support those freshly hurting.

Together we can – and do – make a difference. That’s something very good to remember.

Video Compilation of 9-11 NewsIt was yesterday. Only it wasn’t. It was fourteen years ago.

We were so unified in the days after the attacks. We were one giant American family supporting each other after a brutal assault. That’s a distant memory now unfortunately.

There’s an amazing video recap of the news as it unfolded that day – hopefully projects like that will help more people remember and share the shock, the horror, and the resolve and the sense of support and togetherness that followed.

Firemen raising flag at World Trade Center post 9-11Why should we work so hard to remember? For them:

  • 2,606 in the World Trade Centers
  • 87 on American flight 11
  • 60 on United flight 175
  • 125 in the Pentagon
  • 59 on American flight 77
  • 40 on United flight 93

Please take a moment today to remember and pray for the fallen victims and heroes from that day and the loved ones they left behind.

 

 

September 11 MemorialSeptember 11, 2001 was shocking, tragic and terrible.

As the years go by it is important that we not forget that day and the damage done by those intent on destroying our country and our freedom. In order to commemorate this day many will show images of fire and destruction.

But the best reply to those who wanted to forever change our lives that day is to not let them, and to not focus on the damage they did.

So on this day, absolutely remember. Remember to:

  • Honor those we lost,
  • Appreciate those who prevented even more loss, and
  • Work to build an even better tomorrow.

Together we can make something better. Something beautiful and new – and we can and should focus on that.

May God bless the United States of America and our future.

Between the wildfires raging across Texas, Sunday’s 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the two wars we’ve fought in between, we’ve had very clear reminders of all that our military and first responders (fire, police and EMT) willingly sacrifice.

In order to show our appreciation for and support of these brave men and women, we’re introducing a Military/First Responder discount in our Texas Elite program.

To apply the discount simply choose “Yes” on the “Military/First Responder Discount Applies” question on the Coverage Info page.

MilitaryResponder Discount Screen Shot

Military Responder Tip

Call Tony or Mike at 512.494.4161 x12 or x13 if you have any questions or need any additional information – and don’t forget our special wildfire disaster relief support program for the American Red Cross Central Texas office.

The Flag Raising at Ground Zero

  • 2,606 in the World Trade Centers
  • 87 on American flight 11
  • 60 on United flight 175
  • 125 in the Pentagon
  • 59 on American flight 77
  • 40 on United flight 93

On this, the 10th anniversary of that day, we will see a lot of images of the first attack of this kind on our own soil. Understanding 9/11 is a collection of live television video from that day that brings back some of the sense of shock and disbelief we all shared.

Despite all that we suffered that day, though, we still stand strong. In the midst of the rubble, before the smoke even died down, everyday people found ways to show that we would not be beaten, we would not surrender.

Please take a moment today to remember and pray for the fallen victims and heroes from that day and the loved ones they left behind.

 

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