Pentagon Police Lieutenant Recounts 9/11 Attack Experience

The Morning of September 11th

• 🗓️ Retired Pentagon Police Lieutenant Christopher Plumbley was taking an instruction course and was not in uniform or carrying his usual equipment on September 11, 2001.
• 📺 Initially, attention was focused on the World Trade Center attacks, with news showing planes hitting the Twin Towers.

The Attack on the Pentagon

• ✈️ An earpiercing sound preceded the impact of a plane hitting the Pentagon, causing a powerful boom that shook their building.
• 💨 Emerging from the building, Plumbley witnessed chaos and disbelief, seeing thick black smoke billowing from the Pentagon.
• 🔥 He and his team immediately ran towards the building, feeling the heat and driven by the need to help civilians escape and ensure no one was left behind.

Immediate Aftermath and Response

• 🚑 Injured individuals were being brought out, and emergency services, including ambulances and makeshift helipads for helicopters, were actively responding.
• ⏳ The Pentagon building did not collapse for approximately 20 to 30 minutes after the impact.

Remembering and Sharing the Story

• 🛡️ Plumbley remained with the Pentagon Police, retiring in 2020 after years of service.
• 🗣️ He emphasizes the importance of telling his story repeatedly to share firsthand accounts with younger generations.
• ✅ His current duty is to share his experience, highlighting that good people are still working to keep everyone safe.