We have compiled some of the greatest September 11 quotes in remembrance of the air strike that occurred in New York City 15 years ago.
It’s been a decade and a half, but to some the tragic air strike that took down the World Trade Center and claimed thousands of live will forever be etched in their memories. The event caused Americans and the rest of the world to pause their work lives in order to digest the act of terrorism.
We offer our condolences to those who lost family, friends or loved ones during September 11, 2001. Here are 11 quotes to brighten up the gloom and ease the pain of today.
September 11 Quotes
- If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate. -Sandy Dahl, wife of pilot of Flight 93 Jason Dahl
- We’re young men; we’re not ready to die. – Kevin Cosgrove, a business executive who was on the 105th floor of the south tower moments before collapsing
September 11 Quotes
- You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy. -Colin Powell
- These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. – President George W. Bush on Sept. 11, 2001.
September 11 Quotes
- Hi, this is the captain. I would like you all to remain seated. There is a bomb on board and we are going back to the airport … Please remain quiet. -Hijacker aboard United Flight 93, which crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
- Numerous civilians in all stairwells, numerous burn [victims] are coming down. We’re trying to send them down first… We’re still heading up.” -Capt. Patrick Brown, whose company had climbed to the 35th floor of the north tower a half-hour before the first collapse.
September 11 Quotes
- This mass terrorism is the new evil in our world today. It is perpetrated by fanatics who are utterly indifferent to the sanctity of human life, and we, the democracies of this world, are going to have to come together and fight it together. – British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
- The number of casualties will be more than most of us can bear. – Then-New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani.
September 11 Quotes
- We’re going to find out who did this and we’re going after the bastards. – Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.
- “Commending the victims to almighty God’s mercy, I implore his strength upon all involved in rescue efforts and in caring for the survivors. – Pope John Paul II.
September 11 Quotes
- September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for. – Senator Lamar Alexander
