BOATLIFT - An Untold Tale Of 9/11 Resilience. (Irish Couple Reacts)

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Irish Couple Reaction to BOATLIFT - An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience (HD Version)

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0:00 Intro
0:22 What Are We Reacting To Today?
0:48 BOATLIFT - An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience (HD Version) Reaction
12:31 What did We think?
14:01 Outro

Vessel Operators Remember 9/11 Heroism, Work Daily to Keep Country Safe
On the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, America’s tugboat, towboat
and barge industry pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives, and
also to acknowledge the inspiring bravery shown by first responders and everyday citizens on
that tragic day. One of the most notable acts of valor was the maritime evacuation of Lower
Manhattan – the largest water evacuation in American history – in which 500,000 people were
transported to safety by hundreds of vessels which answered a call from the U.S. Coast Guard
to converge on New York Harbor to aid in the evacuation. This extraordinary rescue was
memorialized in the 2011 short documentary film Boatlift, in which narrator Tom Hanks
noted that “for the first time in over one hundred years, boats were the only way on or off the
island of Manhattan.”
“America’s domestic maritime fleet plays a crucial role in transporting the nation’s commerce
every day and in ensuring our nation’s resilience during times of emergency,” said Tom
Allegretti, President & CEO of the American Waterways Operators. “The Boatlift heroes truly
lived up to one of the U.S. Merchant Marine’s oldest mottos, ‘acta non verba,’ or ‘deeds not
words.’”
“Longstanding maritime traditions of selflessness and concern for the welfare of others guided
the heroes of the September 11 Boatlift. Often, we take our American maritime industry for
granted as it works in quiet anonymity to keep our country and our economy moving. But, for
those who are familiar with this proud industry, these acts of heroism came as no surprise,”
Mr. Allegretti stated.
“Now more than ever, domestic maritime supports U.S. economic, homeland and national
security. American tugboat, towboat and barge operators are the eyes of ears of the nation’s
inland waterways, coastlines and critical harbors, ready to respond at a moment’s notice to a
natural disaster or security threat.”
The American Waterways Operators is the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat
and barge industry which operates along the rivers, coasts, Great Lakes and harbors of the United
States. Barge transportation serves the nation as the safest, most environmentally friendly and most
economical mode of freight transportation. For more information about AWO, or to learn more about
the mariners serving in your community

[jeaneskridge]

I just got back on the computer and was going through looking for things to watch. When I saw this I remembered it well. I was working at the service desk at Wal Mart and they had a T.V. right across from the desk and I noticed it wasn't the usual things playing.' I started listening to it and since it wasn't really busy at that time, I could make out what was happening and what was going on there. I was in Shock as were most of the people that were working or shopping. I was soon to get off and as I drove home I was still in shock and praying for those that were living through such mayhem. As soon as I got home, I ran upstairs and my husband already had the T.V. on and we sat and watched in shock that such a tragedy had happened. So many lives lost for no reason. Many brave people lost their lives helping, and those who didn't even know what happened. Americans do what they can to help in many ways. The Boat Lift was amazing and happened so fast, with little or no planning from any political person, just a person calling for help from anyone who could come save people from a devastating attack. Americans answered. So did a town in Canada.I pray that day never happens again. God bless.

[Melissa-wxlu]

There's another story that not many have heard about, even many Americans. That is the Canadian town of Gander. When they were forcing all planes to land, many had to land in Canada, as they were the closest airport. One place was a small town that took in these stranded Americans into their actual homes because the numbers had swelled so much, that they had no more places to shelter them. The town population was nearly doubled in literally a couple of hours. Cooked homemade meals for them, gave them the comfort of home with Granny baking them dinner while they sat in shock at their dining tables. They slept in their guest rooms, living rooms, some offered their own bed for these stranded people to find a few hours of sleep. The old ladies of the town got up in the middle of the night to gather together and cook massive amounts of food to feed them all. Then, once planes could fly again, wrapped them all in hugs and well wishes and watched them fly away.

[bobbythompson]

First time on the east coast, only 20 years old and I was a hand on one of those boats. It happened so fast 12 hours felt like 2. Only stopping for gas. You didn't know how long it had been until you realized how hungry you were.

[secludedmisanthrope]

I remember getting 2 phone calls on 9/11/2001. The first was my mom calling me and telling me to turn on the news, the second was my Marine Corps recruiter telling me I'd be going to Marine Corps boot camp in October 2001 instead of January 2002 and that I was not getting out of my contract, which never crossed my mind. Nothing could've motivated me more to finish boot camp than watching that event unfold. Every recruit in my platoon wanted to punish those cowards for what they did.

[satsunada]

It wasn't only the boats. The marinas completely opened up and were donating fuel, food and docks for any boat that came in. That was throughout the New York Area. Later in the day, boats from Boston to Maryland were on site ferrying people back and forth.

[VorchaKali]

I had just served 5 years as a Navy Corpsman and was getting out of the Navy the same day when the towers fell. I re-enlisted for another 5 years that day and requested a transfer to the first units deployed to take down those responsible and we were the first boots on the ground on October 7th 2001 in Afghanistan.

[bobsyouruncle]

Remember when Captain Sully and crew landed on the Hudson River and no one died? The US Coast Guard trained boat captains to save those stranded, as they did on 9/11. The passengers of that flight were afraid they would freeze on that winter day in New York. They said they were amazed to see ferries headed straight to them. Americans are like siblings...we fight like we despise each other. Someone is in trouble, and we get it together.
Go read 14 Cows. Its a beautiful book!

[sararaplee]

It's incredibly moving to see the way people who aren't Americans show such genuine respect for the tragedy of 9-11. It happened to America, but it affected the world. Thank you so much for reacting to this and for your respect for the fallen on 9-11. ❣️

[jenelle]

I watched like 10 react videos in a row of people reacting to this video, and every video that I watch my tears, just drip down my face. As a New Yorker, this is just so like uplifting and heartwarming to watch. I was too young to remember 911 but I was definitely alive and thankful that I was so little because my parents had to stay home and watch me rather than be in the city and work. And I’m so thankful to all the heroes who didn’t even think about themselves and helped others. Never forget.

[jamesedwards]

I Remember Exactly Where I Was That Terrible Day!! I Was A 20 Year Old Sailor Aboard USS Enterprise(CVN-65)!! We Were Heading For A Port Visit In Cape Town, South Africa. When Our Ship's Captain Saw What Was Happening, On His Own Authority, He Ordere Our Ship To Come About, And Head For A Station In The Arabian Gulf!! 24 Hours Later, We Arrived And Began Launching Airstrikes Aimed At The Taliban/Al Queda. We Arrived Back At Our Homeport(Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia) 1 Month Later Than We Were Scheduled!! I Love The Support That We Received From Other Countries!! Especially Our Cousins Across The Pond!! God Bless The USA, And Erin Go Bragh!!

[arc]

I was 11 years old. I was in California getting ready for school when my mom turned on the TV on and the first building had already been hit. I remember watching and trying to understand what had just happened. After a couple minutes, I saw the second one get hit live on TV. I couldn't believe it, my parents couldn't believe it, even the guy on the news couldn't believe it. Every year on 9/11 those images are still in my mind replaying like if it was yesterday. We will never forget, and we will always prevail. I'm an American and a very proud one. 🇺🇸

[koffeekat]

This story still brings me to tears. I will never forget that day. I had just gotten to work when I got a phone call about it, and we turned on the tv in time to see the second plane hit on live television. I was in NJ, not too far from NYC, and I had no idea about the boat evacuation at the time.

[TheBurcham]

This shows the American resolve, we may fight with each other, but give us a common goal and we will unite and get whatever needs done, done.

[dawnmanzetti]

When they are on the banks in New Jersey- they were met by all the medics, nurses, doctors and volunteers, firefighters and police from all the surrounding towns and cities. I was one of the nurse there.

[patrickhumphreys]

When it comes to the American people and I'm one we may fight sometimes among ourselves but when it comes to push and shove we stand together it's in our blood that's why we stand with our brothers and sisters in other countries and I appreciate your personal reaction to the video fantastic reaction guy's.

[ESUSAMEX]

I am a NY native, but I was living outside the US on 9/11. I spent my day trying to find out about everyone I knew who lived and worked in NYC. When the first tower collapsed, I lost a family member. That day will always stay with me. Thanks for the reaction.

[kcuzz]

That's just what you do. Your friend, neighbor, or someone you don't even know is in trouble . . . you help them. I'm so proud of all the people that helped that day and in the days that followed and, yet, still sad that it happened and that so many died. Our world changed after 9/11. Thank you for sharing this video. It's been a long time since I watched it the first time.

[johanna]

Hello from an Irish American. I cry every time I see this video. This story wasn’t really known at the time, but what I do remember most about that horrible day, was how people took care of each other, and helped each other. People went from all over the country to try and help over the following days. I had to go to work that day. I worked in a bank and we just wheeled the break room TV out into the bank lobby and watched the news the whole day. I’m sure we had customers that day, but I can’t remember anything other than watching the news and praying for survivors to be found. One of the saddest images I remember was the firefighter chaplain, Mychal Judge, who was killed while praying over firefighters as they went into the World Trade Center to try and save people. I remember firefighters carrying his body out from the rubble. It was just one of the many horrific images from that day that I’ll never forget.

[bjcee]

The grief of that day never goes away. We are on the west coast. I stood in front of the TV that day, and watched, cried, and prayed, as people plummeted to their death. Horrific.

[walkofnails]

You are correct. That’s the thing about the vast majority of Americans. We will argue & fight like siblings who can’t stand each other, but if anyone from the outside tries to come into our house and mess with us, we will stand together and you’ve now got a battle on your hands. You won’t see that spirit on the news, who love to only show & promote negativity