Halftime: 'The Heroes of 9/11' - Ohio State vs. Oregon, 9/11/21

The Ohio State University Marching Band saluted the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001 with its "Heroes of 9/11" halftime show in Ohio Stadium. Song selections included "America the Beautiful," "Only in America" by Brooks & Dunn, "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" by Alan Jackson, "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and a medley of official military marches.

More than 150 trumpeters from the Central Ohio were present as the band hoped to break a Guinness World Record for the longest line of fanfare trumpeters with valved trumpets. The group was brought together by Central Ohio 14-year-old Chase Hamilton, who organized the event as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project. The group, which also included Ohio State’s 84 trumpeters, played together for more than a full minute during the show’s first act.

[SnowyNI]

Well done guys! So very proud to be one of your closest allies in the struggle against terror and tyranny! On behalf of the UK, I salute you all. Least We Forget! God bless!

[philippemoi]

Too beautiful ! You cannot hear me but I applause too ... even with tears for those heroes ... now they are saints ! Hugs from France 🇫🇷

[cindyfox]

Thanks for showing the half time show! The network didn't think it's important enough to remember 9/11! 😭

[sharir]

It's good to see there are still some people who are proud of the USA!

[michaellarson]

So fantastic to see a TRADITIONAL marching band - no "front ensemble" playing mallets on the sidelines, no stationary props littering the field; just solid Big 10-style marching and great ensemble playing. New show every game with well-planned and executed formations. Congratulations!!

[skunkface]

Thanks for sharing this halftime show on YouTube. The only way the rest of us fans can watch the halftime show.

[AlexandraBolz]

I'm not a OSU fan but their band is brilliant. I would kill just to watch this band in person.

[huntsmanpixie]

WOW! Be still my band geek heart! As a company, you show me that there are some that have not forgotten. God bless you and PLAY BALL! 🇺🇸 🎼 🏈

[thoughtful_criticiser]

One of the top two marching bands in the world.

[betsyhuggett]

The Best Damn Band in the Land has done it again! Beautiful job, as usual!

[linedanzer]

Good to see TBDBITL back on the field with 110, 000 spectators cheering them on. *Love this band and missed them sorely during the pandemic.*

[shelbysanders]

Wonderful performance! What a beautiful tribute to that day and to our armed forces. I am in awe of how you guys can play that well all while making the amazing formations! That takes real stamina and talent!

[katmbbaker]

Unfortunately even when you can watch the whole game on TV they still don't show the halftime show. There's a bunch of talking heads and in the background you see little tiny flashes of the marching band. It's always irritating but today with the 20 yr 9/11 anniversary it was down right disrespectful and unpatriotic since the show was a tribute of that day.

[Angie-ebii]

Bravo from Siam...Stay Safe...USA..I look up to all of you and do the Right Things

[jenis]

Nice to see y'all back on the field again

[busterscruggs]

Im not a particulary OSU fan although i sometimes watch the games. But their band is just awesome. I wanna go to Ohio to see them in reallife that would be so awesome. Greetings from The Netherlands🇳🇱❤

[karlurban]

Fantastic. I hope these students know what they’re marching for.

[annagraser]

TBDBITL DID IT AGAIN!! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!

[lindimaichrye]

So amazing how they do that, I'd be wandering off on my own lost out there!

[Does_it_come_in_black]

This was pretty amazing as a former DCI I love watching all of these halftime shows I wish they were televised! I know it sounds taboo but should checkout Michigan’s halftime tribute for 9/11 i was kinda in awe about it lol but that’s about it