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The tragic loss of life on 9-11 will be an echo in history of a horrific day for Americans. However, in the days to follow, it was clear to the world that America, despite our differences, we united as a nation. Our Post Commander, John Hobbs, spoke on September 11th, 2021, in front of the Post, and approximately 75 attendees. In his address, Commander Hobbs reminded all of the courage shown by average Americans placed in extraordinary circumstances. In particular, of the courage and the determination of American spirit as the passengers on United flight #93 fought against their captors/terrorists, with the most rudimentary weapons (boiling, hot water was one) and brute strength to crash through the cockpit door in an attempt to regain control of the plane. Though unsuccessful for the terrorists (they did not make their target, thought to be the White House or Congress) and the passengers (all 44 passengers perished upon the crash in a rural field in Shanksville, PA), the passengers’ grit, determination, and rallying cries (“Let’s Roll”) became beacons of light and hope for a country thrown into the evil darkness of a terrorist attack.