Remembering the Heroes Amid the Tragedy THE EVERYDAY PEOPLE WHO SAVED COUNTLESS LIVES ON 9/11
Passengers of Flight 93 While two planes hit the World Trade Center towers and one plane hit the Pentagon, another plane that headed for the White House never reached its destination. That’s because passengers aboard this flight, upon learning their plane had been hijacked, decided to rush the cockpit and overtake the terrorists. They caused the plane to crash in an empty field in Pennsylvania, saving the White House but killing everyone on board. Sad though their deaths may be, these heroic men and women continue to inspire people even 20 years later. We should never forget the tragedy of 9/11, but we should also remember these regular people who decided to take extraordinary lengths to save others.
attendants, used the crew phone to call their colleagues and give them information about their attackers, including what they looked like and what seats they had been sitting in. Both attendants perished, but the information they shared helped the FBI jump-start their investigation. Rick Rescorla A Vietnam veteran who had earned a silver star for his service, Rescorla was no stranger to stressful life and death situations. As the head of corporate security for Morgan Stanley in the South Tower, he defied orders from Port Authority to stay put and instead escorted 2,700 people out of the building before it collapsed. After that, he headed back in to look for stragglers. That was the last time anyone saw him.
As we approach its 20th anniversary, Sept. 11, 2001, remains one of the darkest days in American history. Almost 3,000 people lost their lives when terrorists flew passenger airplanes into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The infrastructural damage was severe, but the damage done to thousands of families across the country was even worse. While 9/11 remains a day of remembrance of these tragic events, it should also be a day to remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to save others. These are just a few of their stories. Betty Ong and Amy Sweeney After five al-Qaida terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flight 11, Ong and Sweeney, two flight
You’ve probably celebrated Mother’s Day and Father’s Day all your life, but what about National Grandparents Day? The holiday is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 12, and in our opinion, every family in Michigan should celebrate it. The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special, and it deserves a day of its own! Whether you’re a grandparent yourself or have kids and parents to bring together, consider planning one of these fun family activities for National Grandparents Day. Visit The Chelsea TreeHouse. Younger, more nimble grandparents and little grandchildren will have a blast at The Chelsea TreeHouse, a 9,000-square-foot indoor play center in Chelsea. Kids of all ages are welcome to scramble around on the slides, brave the swinging bridges, and explore the treehouse. Adults can join the fun, too! (Visit TheChelseaTreehouse.com to hear more.) If you’d rather not monkey around that much, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is another fun, interactive spot to explore. By Celebrating National Grandparents’ Day!
Catch a movie at Historic Howell Theater. This local landmark has been
in business since 1928, and as of June 22, it’s back to operating at full capacity! Grandparents and grandkids of all ages can find hours of entertainment at the theater. Visit HistoricHowellTheater.com to find out what’s playing and pick a movie for the whole family. Best of all, tickets for seniors cost just $7 and kids age 3–12 can see a film for $5. If live-action performances are more your speed, Community Theatre of Howell is another good choice for a get-together. Explore Howell Nature Center. Is your family full of animal lovers? Then a visit to Howell Nature Center will be perfect for you! The center offers a top-notch teaching zoo, hands-on Nature Zone activities, views of birds of prey at the DTE and Bishop Raptor Centers , a beautiful picnic area, hiking trails, a natural children’s play area, and more. Head to HowellNatureCenter. org/Plan-Your-Visit to learn more.
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