Dear friends !
The killers have been identified:
The suspected hijackers aboard American Airlines Flight 11, which hit the north tower of the World Trade Center, were Walid Al Shehri, Wail Alsheri aka Waleed Alsheri, Mohammad Atta, Aabdul Alomari and Satam Sugami.
Aboard United Airlines Flight 175, which hit the south tower of the World Trade Center, the suspected hijackers were Marawn Alshehhi, Fayez Ahmed, Mohald Alshehri, Hamza Al Ghamdi and Ahmed Al Ghamdi.
Those believed to be the hijackers aboard American Airlines Flight 77, which hit the Pentagon, were Khalid Almihdhar, Majed Moqued, Nawaf Al Hazmi and Salem Al Hazmi.
The suspected hijackers aboard United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed
in rural Pennsylvania, were Ahmed Al Haznawi, Ahmed Alnami, Ziad Jarrah
and Saeed Alghamdi.
*Keep five yards.
(*Means spread out so one round won't get us all.)
Rolf G. Wilmink
German by birth, american by heart, P.I. by profession
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From: "J Puckett" <puckett5@worldnet.att.net>
RE: 75th
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 01:09:32 -0500
Rolf,
Thank you for the email messages and your concern about our nation and the world. In light of recent events a quote comes to mind..."..the only thing we learn from history is that we have learned nothing from history."
The war continues for freedom - as I'm sure it always will. We like to think that we are safe and secure, but in reality, our freedom is under constant attack. Freedom took a heavy blow this week. Those who would try to destroy this precious inheritance should know that its light can never be extinguished and those who have tasted it will never willingly relinquish it. Being a man who has tasted freedom all my life, I am committed to do what ever it takes to make sure America remains the light of the world for ages to come.
These days are indeed very sorrowful and the only thing I know for sure is that men's hearts must be changed before things like this can ever end. I'm glad to hear that so many nations, including Germany, have committed to stand with us. Together we can defeat this enemy!
In case anyone is wondering why I haven't done much to my website (http://www.members.tripod.com/hldnoqtr/75thdivisiondad.html) recently, I have been reconstructing the plumbing in my old house. Rest assured I will eventually get all the "Remembrances" of the 75th Veterans posted on the site before years end. Thanks for all you do Rolf.
God Bless You Rolf and God Bless America!
Jay
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From: "John Harter" <johnwharter@hotmail.com>
Re: Fw: 75th Inf Div Special newsline # 1 - America under Attack
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 07:53:08 +0000
Robert,
I recieved this special edition of the newsline
this morning from my wife, forwarded from home as I stand watch in Defense
Condition Delta for the first time in my carreer. As I am assigned temporary
duty in the Bahamas, I am not sure how to reply to all our friends that
receive the Newsletter, it is my wish that my e-mail be added.
We in the Armed Forces are at war, and we
are ready to fight it on any front it may involve, hoping to reflect the
resolve of you all in WW2. There are no definite battle lines. There is,
as of yet, no one country to declare war against. Yet we will win against
evil. It is our turn to show you, our fathers and grandfathers, that we
will also defend our country at all costs and America will stand.
Rest assured, we are more than ready.
God Bless America,
John W. Harter USCG
Grandson of TSGNT Johnnie Benfield,
75th Inf Div, 290th Reg AT
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Von: rmsmith1924@webtv.net (Robert M Smith)
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 04:48:21 -0400 (EDT)
Re: Fw: 75th Inf Div Special newsline # 1 - America under Attack
John, Thanks for your msg. The newsline you received and attached to me is published by Rolf Wilmink, a German National in Plettenberg, Germany, who is interested in the 75th Division and its' veterans. I am forwarding your comments to him for publication. If you wish to contact him directly, his e-mail address is:
mkw-detective@t-online.de
May the Good Lord be with you wherever your duties take you during this crisis.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Best, Rob
GREETINGS -- ROB AT THE FIRST COAST
FLORIDA -- USA
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From: PBran23727@aol.com
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 08:25:58 EDT
Re: 75th Inf Div - special newsline no. 5 - America under Attack
Dear Rolf,
Many thanks for this startling news and for keeping us informed of
developments in Germany. It is especially encouraging and appreciated to
know of the 5 minutes of silence observed in your country.
Peter Branton
Webmaster & Historian
104th Infantry Division
http://www.104infdiv.org
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From: Moosejackson1924@aol.com
Datum: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 08:08:50 EDT
Fwd: my love
In a message dated 9/13/01 9:24:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, coheater@att.net writes:
Just wanted to say do not let a day go by without telling those that you care about,that you love them and that you always have time for them.
So with that I am just writing to say that I love each and everyone of you.
Please e-mail or call or tell someone for me that you love them and that I love them too.
your brother in Christ
Steve Flanagan
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From: "carol bradley" <bradley_carol@hotmail.com>
Re: 75th Inf Div - special newsline no. 5 - America under Attack
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 16:51:28
To the 75th Infantry veterans and their families:
I am a retired 77 year old soldier, a 75th Veteran. I volunteered
into the Army in 1943. I volunteered again in 1956 as an Army Reservist
and served another 20 years as a Judge Advocate, retiring in 1976.
I am now inquiring as to the possibility of my being voluntarily recalled to Active duty.
When Japan's sneak attack struck us in the Dec. 7, 1941, I was too young, at 16, to enter the Army.
Now, I hope that I'm not too old to respond to the equally cowardly terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001.
Philip R. Bradley
Lt. Col. Ret.
JAGC AUS
Formerly: 897th F.A. Bn.
75th Infantry Division
U.S.Army
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From: "Glenn Booker" <glennb42@hotmail.com>
Re: 75th Inf Div - special newsline no. 5 - America under Attack
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 12:43:33
Friday, 14 September, 2001, 11:00 GMT 12:00 UK
Britain falls silent to honour victims
Solidarity: Millions observed a three-minute silence
People around Britain have observed a three-minute silence in a Europe-wide
show of solidarity for all victims of the devastating US terror attacks.
Across the UK there were services of remembrance for the dead and missing, after the shocking events which Prime Minister Tony Blair said would touch "every community".
More than 500 Britons are expected to be confirmed dead among more than 5,000 people thought to have died in Tuesday's strikes.
Some 43 European countries and many millions of their residents observed the silence from 1100BST (1000GMT).
Outside the American Embassy in London - as Big Ben struck 11 - hundreds stood with their heads bowed, in scenes mirrored at countless locations throughout the UK.
Crowds fell silent at a memorial service at City Hall in Belfast. There were also religious services in Londonderry, Armagh and Portadown.
In London the Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince of Wales, was joining Prime Minister Tony Blair and the American ambassador at a public remembrance service at St Paul's Cathedral from 1200 BST.
Blair pledge
In Parliament, recalled for an emergency debate on the atrocities,
MPs and peers stood in silence after many had spoken out condemning the
attacks.
Earlier, Mr Blair told members the US terror was a tragedy of "epoch-making proportions", and pledged to bring to account the perpetrators of the "hideous" atrocities.
Home Secretary David Blunkett said the attack highlighted the need for global cooperation in tackling terrorism and said he would look again at the issue of identity cards for UK citizens.
Day of mourning
The Foreign Office has revealed that 16,000 people called its helpline
after the attacks.
At least 100 Britons have been confirmed dead but the number is expected to rise to the "middle hundreds", the foreign secretary has said.
US President Bush George Bush declared Friday a day of national mourning.
The BBC was broadcasting a special live programme, presented by David
Dimbleby, on BBC One and all BBC radio and television networks marked the
silence.
At Cathays Park in Cardiff, Welsh Assembly First Minister Rhodri Morgan led members in observing the silent tribute.
And Scotland's First Minister Henry McLeish called on Scots to also
pay their respects at 1100BST.
There is room for up to 2,000 people at the St Paul's service, which
opened to the public from 1030BST.
But many more are expected to want to attend.
The Dean of St Paul's, the Very Rev John Moses, said: "I think there will be a note of hope in the service. The message we have had from the American embassy is that they want this to be upbeat and not totally solemn, and I hope we will capture something of that."
In Liverpool, a mass to remember those killed and injured in the attack will be held at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King at 1715BST. It will be led by the Archbishop of Liverpool.
Flight chaos
Days after the attack, thousands of travellers remain stranded in the
UK with most flights to the US still grounded. US airports are gradually
reopening but there are still few transatlantic flights likely to leave
the UK on Friday.
On Thursday thousands flocked to the specially-adapted changing of the
guard at Buckingham Palace.
In an unprecedented move, the US National Anthem was played at the
ceremony. This was followed by a two-minute silence to remember the dead.
The families of many of the Britons confirmed to have died have been contacted by Scotland Yard's casualty bureau. None of the confirmed casualties has yet been named.
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From: "Elmer Ake" <eaker@kemba.com>
Fw: Ragged Old Flag
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:46:06 -0400
"Ragged Old Flag"
By John R. Cash,
© 1974 House of Cash, Inc.
I walked through a county courthouse square,
On a park bench an old man was sitting there.
I said, "Your old courthouse is kinda run down."
He said, "Naw, it'll do for our little town."
I said, "Your old flagpole has leaned a little bit,
And that's a Ragged Old Flag you got hanging on it."
He said, "Have a seat," and I sat down.
"Is this the first time you've been to our little town?"
I said, "I think it is." He said, "I don't like to brag,
But we're kinda proud of that Ragged Old Flag.
"You see, we got a little hole in that flag there when
Washington took it across the Delaware.
And it got powder-burned the night Francis Scott Key
Sat watching it writing Say Can You See.
And it got a bad rip in New Orleans
With Packingham and Jackson tuggin' at its seems.
"And it almost fell at the Alamo
Beside the Texas flag, but she waved on though.
She got cut with a sword at Chancellorsville
And she got cut again at Shiloh Hill.
There was Robert E. Lee, Beauregard, and Bragg,
And the south wind blew hard on that Ragged Old Flag.
"On Flanders Field in World War I
She got a big hole from a Bertha gun.
She turned blood red in World War II.
She hung limp and low by the time it was through.
She was in Korea and Vietnam.
She was sent where she was by her Uncle Sam.
"She waved from our ships upon the briny foam,
And now they've about quit waving her back here at home.
In her own good land here she's been abused --
She's been burned, dishonored, denied, and refused.
"And the government for which she stands
Is scandalized throughout the land.
And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin,
But she's in good shape for the shape she's in.
'Cause she's been through the fire before
And I believe she can take a whole lot more.
"So we raise her up every morning, take her down every night.
We don't let her touch the ground and we fold her up right.
On second thought, I do like to brag,
'Cause I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag."
God Bless America
If anyone would like this song, I can send it to you.
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Germany
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