Twitter Is Overwhelmed By Powerful 9/11 Tributes

Where were you 17 years ago today? I was in second grade at the time. I remember someone coming into our classroom and whispering something to my teacher. Her jaw dropped, and she put her hand over her mouth. She was shocked. I’ll never forget her face. My dad picked me up from school. He was always steady, so I didn’t feel panicked. I asked him what what happening, and I remember he kept it pretty general. After all, I was only 7 or 8. I just remember him using the words “bad people.”

I went home and my mom had the TV on. I remember watching burning buildings and had no idea what to make of it. That’s all I really remember of the day, but my teacher’s face– that will stick with me forever.

The magnitude of what happened didn’t really hit me until years later.

Trump signed a proclamation today, designating “Patriot Day 2018” to honor the those who have lost their lives. There are so many beautiful tributes on Twitter today.

#NeverForget #September11th https://t.co/ExGrrVtrEf

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2018

17 years since September 11th!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2018

Departing Washington, D.C. to attend a Flight 93 September 11th Memorial Service in Shanksville, Pennsylvania with Melania. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/O2sFUeRqeb

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2018

We will always remember this day and honor those that lost their life 🇺🇸 #neverforget #September11th #911day #911Anniversary pic.twitter.com/FSVme88vB4

— David Crowder (@crowdermusic) September 11, 2018

REMEMBERING 9/11: In this photo, Former President George W. Bush is briefed by his chief of staff Andrew Card of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York during an early morning school reading event on 9/11/01, in Sarasota, Florida. #NeverForget #September11 pic.twitter.com/aBverTI3Sc

— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) September 11, 2018

"Another airplane flew into the other World Trade Center…it was on purpose." Heather Penney was one of the first DC Air National Guard F-16 pilots scrambled from Andrews Air Force Base after the #September11th, 2001, terrorist attacks. #911Anniversary #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/lvT6SQjAw3

— American History TV (@cspanhistory) September 11, 2018

17 yrs ago, we received a terrible reminder of the evil in our world. In the midst of horrific tragedy America stood strong. We will never be the same, but we will always resilient. Today we honor the memory of those who died, and those who keep us safe. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/MAhOGhLvMb

— Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) September 11, 2018

Today we remember the thousands of lives lost and each and every person who stepped up during America's time of great need.

Let us also say a prayer for those who serve and all who have sacrificed in our ongoing fight against terror.

May we #NeverForget. pic.twitter.com/qbNeg4Mfov

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 11, 2018

17 years since 9/11. Thoughts with everybody affected by the tragedy and remembering those that lost their lives #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/iNaPRrVKjw

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 11, 2018

We will #NeverForget 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sPLvx9uTAL

— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) September 11, 2018

Remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero in New York to honour victims of the 9/11 attacks https://t.co/LfFj7UOWsS #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/7woF4k4EhZ

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) September 11, 2018

Let us #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/q7qWSrZOA8

— Conservative Review (@CR) September 11, 2018

On this day, we remember those lost in the 9/11 attacks. They will never be forgotten, #neverforget pic.twitter.com/jcCykGTDT8

— Toronto Fire Service (@Toronto_Fire) September 11, 2018

My dad was a first responder on 9/11 & worked for months at Ground Zero. Ten years later he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer & died from his 9/11 related injuries in 2012. First responders are still dying. 17 years later we can and will #NeverForget #September11th pic.twitter.com/Xx9gLkMlCB

— Jessica K (@Jessica40396140) September 11, 2018

Living downtown is a constant reminder of the sadness of 9/11 but also the strength of this city, it’s people and our country in the wake of heartbreak and tragedy. #neverforget pic.twitter.com/6uQepqofy5

— Shannon Hogan (@Shannon_Hogan) September 11, 2018

Susan and I join all Americans in commemorating the terrorist attacks on #September11th. The events of that day, and the hatred of America by the murderous jihadists, are etched in our memory.

— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) September 11, 2018

Let us never forget 🇺🇸 #911Memorial This is the Home of the brave 🙏🏼
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.#911Day #Doogsmind #homeofthebrave pic.twitter.com/imVaWK2t12

— DOOGIE TWC (@DoogTWC) September 11, 2018

“We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter; and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail."
~ President George W. Bush from September 2001. 🇺🇸

— Linda Stouffer (@LindaWSB) September 11, 2018

#NeverForget