9/11 Survivors Reflect on the Attack and Its Lasting Impact

Remembering 9/11

• 🗓️ Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, a day many survivors feel was just yesterday.
• 🇺🇸 The Omni Hotel in Dallas was seen flashing an American flag and the words "Never Forget" in remembrance.

Survivor Stories

• 👨‍⚕️ Tom Lo, a survivor from the 73rd floor of the South Tower, described seeing paper raining down after the first plane struck.
• 💡 Despite being told to stay, Tom followed his instincts and evacuated, later becoming both an anesthesiologist and a restaurateur.
• 💔 Murda Gosar Jordan, who lost her husband Rob on the 92nd floor of the South Tower, shared their final loving words.

Honoring Victims and History

• 🏛️ Murda is fundraising to build the "Never Forget 911 Memorial" at her local library to serve as a place for reflection and learning.
• 🧒 She emphasizes the responsibility to educate younger generations about this history.
• 🌍 The memorial aims to ensure stories like her husband's are told for centuries.

Memorial Events

• 📍 Several remembrance events are taking place across North Texas, including ceremonies in Grapevine, Prosper, and Fort Worth.
• 🚒 Events include ceremonies and blood drives, with junior cadet corps leading some of the commemorations.