I remember exactly where I was at .. I also remember stopping at McDonalds on my way to college the next day or two and telling the Manager there that I liked his Mcdonalds pin .. it had the arches and a flag .. he was black and I was white country girl who may not have known each other, but he gave me that pin so I could wear it proudly all day .. and it meant so much to me as an American .. so yes we all came together then .. the kindness that was displayed was amazing ..I still have that pin thanks to that very kind stranger !! ❤️🙏
I was Active Duty US Air Force and sitting in training when the live video stream suddenly appeared on the screen instead of the speaker's PowerPoint slides. Immediately, all 200+ of us were ready to engage, to fight to save our beloved country. Many of us would get the chance to do just that, even it was months later. Yes, the world stopped turning that day.
When he says, Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened, I did that every single day. To this day I still think about it wishing it didnt happen
I was having my first cup of coffee when my husband called and told me to turn on the tv. He'd heard what must be a mistake, on the radio. When the second plane hit, the reality of it not being an accident hit. I burst into tears and hit my knees, begging God to spare people.
The day after this happened, my daughter and her kids and I cooked all night and took all the food to the nearest Fire Station and gave them the food and thanked them. We have done it every year since. Ni matter when we lived, we did the same. Now my grandchildren do the same thing with us.
The line "class full of innocent children" always gets me, because this happened my 2nd week of being a teacher and that was exactly what I was doing. Talk about the moment you realize you're not a kid in college, but an adult with the responsibility for children in your care. We had no idea what was happening in the world outside. We sent the kids home and left the building not knowing what life was going to be like. It was a scary drive home.
My teacher, every year he would tell us the story of teaching his class and he all taught us a lot, it had a tremendous impact on me. And thank you for all you do.
I was in the fifth grade when it happened. They made a big announcement to us kids and started working straight on getting us all home. I just remember being scared and sad at the same time. I was old enough to know what happened but not quite old enough to know how to handle it
I was in 6th grade when it happened. Someone from the office came to the room and whispered to the teacher. Then the teacher turned on the news. It was surreal. It felt like a scene from a movie. They let us out early.
@@susanconstable2113 yes its a shame it took something so tragic to bring us back together. I'm afraid we might be too far gone now to fix this country
@@susanconstable2113 Exactly and it will take something like 9/11 for us to unite again. But so many people have forgotten about that day. I will never forget about that day.
I remember exactly. I was getting ready for my shift in a Recovery Room at a hospital in Bham. I cried and cried. I was told not to talk about it in front of our patients. I recovered a elderly black man. When he woke up he said ' I'll go! I'll fight! Let me go fight!.' I cried and held his hand. We had fellow employees that lost a family member. Thank you for this video.
Thats a feeling I will never forget. I held my young children and cried. Hoped I would NEVER feel that way again but 2020 has brought back those feelings at times.
September 11th was a terrible terrible day. I remember it like it was yesterday. But starting September 12th, and a for a few weeks afterwards, we became the country we always said we were. We were united. We didn't think they attacked New York, they attacked all of us. We stood by each other. We cried together. We were angry together. We united together. As horrific as September 11th was, my favorite day will always be September 12th.
I was off from my job from the police department in a small Texas town. I heard it on the radio. I stopped at a local cafe to check the TV. After letting what was happening sink in. I went home changed into my uniform and went to work. I'll never forget that day the feelings that went with it.
I hate what this song represents..sigh! My oldest son was in 2nd grade, I was home with my 8 month old son. Watched the 2nd tower fall. My Grandmother called in panic telling me to get my son out of school and rush to her house, bc we all needed to be together. Faith, Hope, & Love are some good things he gave us, & the greatest is Love! 4sure, 4sure!
Be grateful that you were too young to understand or remember what was going on. I sat in front of the TV all day just crying. Seeing people jump out the windows to their death was so devastating to watch. And then when the building collapsed, I have no words. I'll never forget the sight of the 2nd plane slamming into the 2nd tower. I was one of those people in the song who went to church and held hands with some strangers. I don't know why because I hadn't been to church in 20 years, I just felt the need. The upside was how we did all unite as Americans for a while. I'd drive around my neighborhood and everybody was flying their American flags. It felt good to be united like that.
I was in school, sixth grade English literature class. I was called to my principal to meet my father ( Army ) . Before that day was over he was in New York City, searching rubble for survivors and maintaining what order they could. My grandfather was working in counter intelligence at the time and also was sent to New York City that day. my grandmother was working for SEMO (state emergency management office). My aunt and I went home and just... stared at the tv, waiting for any and all news.
I was also in my sixth grade class as well. Don't remember what we were learning, but do remember tvs being brought into the classroom where we watched it happen
I was 12 days from turning 10, so I knew what happened but at that age I didn't know what that meant. Something that has stuck with me in the 19 years since though is I wish the country could go back to how we were on 9/12/01, we were a stronger country and more United than ever
that morning i watched from the time the first plane hit i thought iy was a small plane that had gone off course,then to my horror i watched the second one hit i went to my family and said wake up something is happening and its bad. but there was real love and respect shown to each other we were a firefighter family at the time and the respct and love shown to them was amazing.that love and respect is still there somewhere we just have to be willing to use it again.
#TeamDreamers, I remember that day and will for the rest of my life....... I was sitting on the floor with my laptop and my brother busted through my door telling me to turn on the news... I was 25... I am still floored its been almost 20 years feels like yesterday
The first time he did this song was a few months later at the CMA awards. Ended with a standing ovation. As for me, working my ass off in the Air Force for days!
I was a high school drama teacher. My classroom became a haven as kids came in all day to watch the tv and hold one another and talk and try to process....It changed us all. My “kids” from that day are the age of your parents now. It means a lot to me to see you, who are so young you can’t remember it and clearly NOT a kid who would have been listening to country music your whole life to listen and empathize and SEE the images the song conveys. “Never Forget.” That was the phrase that was coined then and has been repeated... but I worry that your generation cannot remember what you have never known. Thank you for opening your heart and awareness to that truth. “Those who do not know the past, are doomed to repeat it.” The bonding of music is universal. Thank you for listening and learning and sharing that human experience. ❤️💕
This song is so amazing. It always makes you remember what our military is fighting for. Keep them, the first responders who are still to this day dying from the smoke, dust, and chemicals they breathed in. The family's who lost loved ones. In New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania.
I was 16. No school that day. My mom yelled for me to turn on the news and i tuned in just to see the 2nd plane flying into the south tower. I cried so hard but still had to go to work at subway. Everyone wrote their orders on paper. No words were spoken. All you heard was radio coverage
I was a freshman in high school walking to World Geography class. “In The Air Tonight” was blaring down the hallway (the song that our teacher played before pop quizzes.) Turned the corner, and saw everyone staring at the tv. Principal came over the PA, and told the teachers to turn off the TVs. So, I didn’t find out exactly what happened for a few hours. But when I did, I was ready to join the SEALS.
Alan Jackson writes songs that seem simple but get to the heart of one’s feelings. One such song he wrote is so simple it is complex. Give a listen/reaction to Home.
Yes, I remembered vividly where I was on that day. And the country did come together like I never imagined possible. It was just after my second child was born and it actually scared me about the future of the world. It's always been a song/video that moves me in my own way. Today I'm honestly more worried about how divided we have become over politics. All Men created equal has been forgotten by so many. Thank you for this reaction.
It was harder for me to sleep. My Insomnia got worse. I seen it happening in my sleep. My friends woke me. I thought they where playing a joke. But when I seen the news. I fell to my knees and cried. I even went through shock. It took me 3 hours before I could move. 9/11/2001, married 12/19/2001.
I remember that day well. I was at work. We spent the morning watching the tv in disbelief. Shock and fear were what we were feeling. This is a great song.. emotional for sure.
I was asleep when the first plane hit. I woke up and turned on the TV just in time to see the second strike. I reached for the phone. Dialed my Mom, and said, is this real? She said only, "yes", We both sat in silence watching the news. We all remember. For months I cried every day!
I remember everything about this day, and the first time Alan sang this song at the CMA awards a few weeks later, all the feelings came rushing back and I was sobbing and applauding at the same time with the standing ovation.
I was a newly*ish wed living in my first apartment, our first apartment. We didn't have a tv but heard it on the radio and I thought got to get to mom's house to see this. We saw the 2 tower fall, live and the first fall on repeat. My oldest was really young.
I watched a bunch of reactions to this song and yours is my favorite because you actually talked about the song and the lyrics. Most others just said where they were on that day.
I was in my 6th grade math class that morning, we were just old enough to understand something important and grave had happened but not old enough to quite understand what it really meant for our own future.
I was home ...I knew my husband would end up leaving going to war.. he did...I watched the people jumping from the windows then just sat and cried...my heart just broke
I really appreciate you and your reactions. You are such an upbeat human being. I'd like to suggest another artist and song. You and your audience would quite possibly enjoy Colin Raye's songs "What if Jesus Comes Back Like That" or "One Boy, One Girl".
I lived next door to my parents when this happened, and found out when I went to my parent's house for breakfast. My mom and I stood in the front room in shock watching the news.
We were living in Riyadh Saudi Arabia during911 ,the community came to our door and hugged us cried with us and prayed with us. Never forget that time.
I was in accounting class my Sr year of highschool. Such a hard time. I live in CT so very close to NYC. Lots of people I knew were personally effected. The outcome of that day changed our lives. My dad enlisted again in the national guard after being out of the military for 22 years. A year later I enlisted.
I remember where I was. I was working in the back of a bagel shop getting ready to make deliveries for the morning. I was glued to the TV in the back of the store.
@Dream Team Neal As an army brat of 2 vets who grew up on military bases, have many active and retired military family members, a 911 survivor and 1st responder and a federal agent, this song got to me beyond belief. I remember it like a crystal clear nightmare. I worked at WTC. Survived. Went to get my son and see my mother bcuz at the time cells weren’t working due to the sheer traffic of calls. I hugged and kissed my family then went right back. The first 2-3 were rescue missions. Afterward, it was recovery efforts. I will never forget calling for bodybags like every 5 minutes. At some point we were finding just pieces. An intestine, limbs, appendages, etc. I still haven’t been back to the site to visit the memorial since. 🇺🇸 💪🏾
When you think of 9/11 songs, most talk about anger, revenge, war; but here it's all about love and getting through it together. I think that's what makes this song so special
I think this is the best song that encapsulates that day. Most of us were in such shock and scared for loved ones that there was no room for anger and revenge. It's a beautiful remembrance of the victims. I was in grad school and was about to leave for class. The news report came on and I sat down and stayed there for 8 hours in utter shock and dismay.
I wasn't born for two and a half more years after but you read the history books, the journals, blogs, visit the cites, and talk to people that were there and you really get a sense of how afraid and angry people were
Was in high school. We watched it all day in every class. Most striking thing to me was the quiet...an entire school of children and it was quiet all day. Only time the cafeteria was ever quiet.
I was at work watching it with my clients and i went to the floor grabbed the chair and someone helped me in it...i worked in construction earlier...and i said start praying if you're not already because they were gonna fall...it was then that my heart was was screaming for everyone in there and all around outside to run...ive been up to the top on a tour long ago, and i remember it all, looking down at the street...i couldnt stop crying...they fell...i screamed out loud and everyone ran in...i ran for my office to call my children at two schools and my Daddy...l left work went to tj's bar in willis Texas to check in with everyone in our small town back then and went home to hold my children...the televisions stayed on for weeks...it was unforgettable. Such a tragedy.
Was getting ready for work and was watching the news like always and watched the second plane hit. Nobody showed up for work that day. Was glued to the tv all day crying like a baby
I was five years old and still remember every detail like it was yesterday and I still thank god for the gift he gave us three days later my little brother
I remember to, exactly when, where and what, I was doing. And everything that everyone was doing, got instantly put on the back burner. As the feeling rage set in.
I remember I was in band class grade 6 and Mr. McDaniel walked in and started his lesson on G scales..! ...the Principal came over the PA... He told all teachers to pause their lesson and take a call. Mr. McDaniel did so... Then he came back out of his office and rolled the TV out. I'll never forget
I had all them emotions at once...i was in 9th grade in high school it broke my heart & still does....the people falling from windows ..traped... the smoke...the rumble the 1st responders all of still breaks my heart i cry to this day
I'll never forget the May before 9/11/01, I had a dream of living in a tall multi-story glass house and I could see planes falling out of the sky. I was going to fly to Florida in June and was afraid to fly. After we got back safe from our trip, I didn't think about my dream again until that September. I'll never forget, I saw the flight number in my dream, # 175 was the one I saw in my dream. To see that flight number show up on 9/11, it just brought chills to me and an intense sadness because the fear resurfaced. I felt the fear to my core.
I was 11 a very naive sheltered 11. So its hard to remember my feelings. I remember being confused why something in NY effected me in TX and as the months unfolded I understood a bit more. I remember coming back from gym and my teacher telling us and gave us free hour but refused to turn on the news. Some parents picked up some kids. Looking back Im thankful she didn't my child innocent mind couldn't handle it, I didn't even understand why my cartoon channels had news instead. I remember my mom telling me to go outside and put in old VHS tapes during dinner since it was only news for months. My brother was 17 and has a completely different take. His teacher put on the news and he remembers it more clearly. A difference 6 years makes.
I was at work, at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. It was early morning and I had and some tasks I was supposed to be doing, but I sat glued to the TV. The next shift came in and we all just sat together and watched for an hour, knowing that the residents would be staying home that day.
I was in gym class, 8th grade when the announcement came over the intercom. We had a snack break after that class and I went to my math class to set my books down and Mrs. Pardue had it on the TV. We watched the second plane hit, after that class we watched the first one fall. By the time we graduated, a lot of us enlisted. Now, 19 years later, we're still losing good men in that sand pit. That day changed the country. The government pushed for draconian measures, it radicalized a lot of people, it set the wheels in motion for endless wars. I will say, 12 September there was more unity than I've ever seen and I wish we could get back to that day
I was a senior in High School. I woke up late that morning so I was at home when they started showing the live feed from New York. I remember that the first plane hit and they started talking about it and then the 2nd one hit and the commenter I was watching said something like "there is no doubt that this isn't an accident". I was glued to the tv the rest of the day, I never did make it to school that day.
My children were in DC. I had worked the night shift and fell asleep with the TV on. I woke up to the planes. It's still heartbreaking. So many people were affected. I went to New York to help the clean up.
I was living with a friend of mine. I was hanging up a.load of laundry and we got a phone call from my friends aunt or grandma l can't remember now. She told us all to get in the house and stay in there. So l left the laundry and went back in the house and stayed in the house the rest of the night. Very sad day. Thanks to all the men and women who fought and are still fighting for this great country.
It was a truly dark day in our history when it happened but I've never experienced such closeness and friendliness/patriotism in the days/weeks after....it makes me wonder why can't everyone just always be that way.
I was working at the pentagon at the time. I was home with my baby who was sick. I would not be here today if she wasn’t. I cried for my friends we didn’t make it. This song touches me every time I hear it.
As a Canadian, I know where I was and what I was doing and my military husband was in Afghanistan at the time. I was transfixed to the television for the whole week as I watched in horror of what had happened and the following news that was on our news channel. Selfishly, I was happy to hear my husband's voice telling me that he was fine but that they were on guard and he wasn't sure when he'd be able to call me again. One week that I will never forget. RIP to all who perished and condolences to all who lost a loved one.
I remember exactly where I was at .. I also remember stopping at McDonalds on my way to college the next day or two and telling the Manager there that I liked his Mcdonalds pin .. it had the arches and a flag .. he was black and I was white country girl who may not have known each other, but he gave me that pin so I could wear it proudly all day .. and it meant so much to me as an American .. so yes we all came together then .. the kindness that was displayed was amazing ..I still have that pin thanks to that very kind stranger !! ❤️🙏
I remember exactly where I was as I watched the Towers fall. Such a tough song and so hard to teach without getting emotional.
So true. I tear up evertime
I remember that day like yesterday
Yea, I was just getting up that day. I just barley started my freshmen (one month into it) year.
I was Active Duty US Air Force and sitting in training when the live video stream suddenly appeared on the screen instead of the speaker's PowerPoint slides. Immediately, all 200+ of us were ready to engage, to fight to save our beloved country. Many of us would get the chance to do just that, even it was months later. Yes, the world stopped turning that day.
Thank you
was in SD in the air force at elllsworth afb locking it down
When he says, Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened, I did that every single day. To this day I still think about it wishing it didnt happen
I was having my first cup of coffee when my husband called and told me to turn on the tv. He'd heard what must be a mistake, on the radio.
When the second plane hit, the reality of it not being an accident hit. I burst into tears and hit my knees, begging God to spare people.
The day after this happened, my daughter and her kids and I cooked all night and took all the food to the nearest Fire Station and gave them the food and thanked them. We have done it every year since. Ni matter when we lived, we did the same. Now my grandchildren do the same thing with us.
The line "class full of innocent children" always gets me, because this happened my 2nd week of being a teacher and that was exactly what I was doing. Talk about the moment you realize you're not a kid in college, but an adult with the responsibility for children in your care. We had no idea what was happening in the world outside. We sent the kids home and left the building not knowing what life was going to be like. It was a scary drive home.
My teacher, every year he would tell us the story of teaching his class and he all taught us a lot, it had a tremendous impact on me. And thank you for all you do.
I was in the fifth grade when it happened. They made a big announcement to us kids and started working straight on getting us all home. I just remember being scared and sad at the same time. I was old enough to know what happened but not quite old enough to know how to handle it
I was in the classroom with a room full of 1st graders . It was so hard not to just sit down and cry .
I was in 6th grade when it happened. Someone from the office came to the room and whispered to the teacher. Then the teacher turned on the news. It was surreal. It felt like a scene from a movie. They let us out early.
I was still in early elementary school when these events happened.
My husband was military and called me from work. "What is going on?" All I could say was we are going to war. I cried all morning.
This is one of the worst days I can remember. I wish this country could act like we did in the days following this great tragedy.
I’ve often thought this too. The time when all Americans no matter their background came together as one United proud family.
@@susanconstable2113 yes its a shame it took something so tragic to bring us back together. I'm afraid we might be too far gone now to fix this country
@@susanconstable2113 Exactly and it will take something like 9/11 for us to unite again. But so many people have forgotten about that day. I will never forget about that day.
I remember exactly. I was getting ready for my shift in a Recovery Room at a hospital in Bham. I cried and cried. I was told not to talk about it in front of our patients. I recovered a elderly black man. When he woke up he said ' I'll go! I'll fight! Let me go fight!.' I cried and held his hand. We had fellow employees that lost a family member. Thank you for this video.
Thats a feeling I will never forget. I held my young children and cried. Hoped I would NEVER feel that way again but 2020 has brought back those feelings at times.
:(
Every September 11th does bring that member back to me I dream working there when I was 5yrs old I'm 30 now
September 11th was a terrible terrible day. I remember it like it was yesterday. But starting September 12th, and a for a few weeks afterwards, we became the country we always said we were. We were united. We didn't think they attacked New York, they attacked all of us. We stood by each other. We cried together. We were angry together. We united together. As horrific as September 11th was, my favorite day will always be September 12th.
I'm with you brother. Sept. 12th, a bitter sweet day in America.
@@gordonduke8812 Very bitter sweet indeed.
This kicks me in the gut, I lost my Great Aunt in the attack, she was on the 82nd if tower 2
I was 21, in las Vegas for a bakers convention
I'm sorry for your loss 🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss 💕
I was off from my job from the police department in a small Texas town. I heard it on the radio. I stopped at a local cafe to check the TV. After letting what was happening sink in. I went home changed into my uniform and went to work. I'll never forget that day the feelings that went with it.
why, why this is a super great song,i love this song
I hate what this song represents..sigh! My oldest son was in 2nd grade, I was home with my 8 month old son. Watched the 2nd tower fall. My Grandmother called in panic telling me to get my son out of school and rush to her house, bc we all needed to be together. Faith, Hope, & Love are some good things he gave us, & the greatest is Love! 4sure, 4sure!
Love you all 💕🇱🇷🙏🏼
The line "Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her" absolutely breaks me
This song always brings me peace and makes me cry. Listen again. You'll hear more
Be grateful that you were too young to understand or remember what was going on. I sat in front of the TV all day just crying. Seeing people jump out the windows to their death was so devastating to watch. And then when the building collapsed, I have no words. I'll never forget the sight of the 2nd plane slamming into the 2nd tower. I was one of those people in the song who went to church and held hands with some strangers. I don't know why because I hadn't been to church in 20 years, I just felt the need. The upside was how we did all unite as Americans for a while. I'd drive around my neighborhood and everybody was flying their American flags. It felt good to be united like that.
I was in school, sixth grade English literature class. I was called to my principal to meet my father ( Army ) . Before that day was over he was in New York City, searching rubble for survivors and maintaining what order they could. My grandfather was working in counter intelligence at the time and also was sent to New York City that day. my grandmother was working for SEMO (state emergency management office). My aunt and I went home and just... stared at the tv, waiting for any and all news.
I was also in my sixth grade class as well. Don't remember what we were learning, but do remember tvs being brought into the classroom where we watched it happen
I was in 6th grade homeroom. We had just finished the pledge and announcements when the principle told all the teachers to turn on the tv.
I was in 7th grade i don't remember the class but I remember i didn't find out till me and my family were watching a movie that day
Thank you all for your service 🇱🇷
I was 12 days from turning 10, so I knew what happened but at that age I didn't know what that meant. Something that has stuck with me in the 19 years since though is I wish the country could go back to how we were on 9/12/01, we were a stronger country and more United than ever
God bless all.
that morning i watched from the time the first plane hit i thought iy was a small plane that had gone off course,then to my horror i watched the second one hit i went to my family and said wake up something is happening and its bad. but there was real love and respect shown to each other we were a firefighter family at the time and the respct and love shown to them was amazing.that love and respect is still there somewhere we just have to be willing to use it again.
I will never forget that awful day. It’s difficult to see footage from that horrific day without crying.
#TeamDreamers, I remember that day and will for the rest of my life....... I was sitting on the floor with my laptop and my brother busted through my door telling me to turn on the news... I was 25... I am still floored its been almost 20 years feels like yesterday
The first time he did this song was a few months later at the CMA awards. Ended with a standing ovation. As for me, working my ass off in the Air Force for days!
I was a high school drama teacher. My classroom became a haven as kids came in all day to watch the tv and hold one another and talk and try to process....It changed us all. My “kids” from that day are the age of your parents now.
It means a lot to me to see you, who are so young you can’t remember it and clearly NOT a kid who would have been listening to country music your whole life to listen and empathize and SEE the images the song conveys.
“Never Forget.” That was the phrase that was coined then and has been repeated... but I worry that your generation cannot remember what you have never known.
Thank you for opening your heart and awareness to that truth.
“Those who do not know the past, are doomed to repeat it.”
The bonding of music is universal.
Thank you for listening and learning and sharing that human experience. ❤️💕
This song is so amazing. It always makes you remember what our military is fighting for. Keep them, the first responders who are still to this day dying from the smoke, dust, and chemicals they breathed in. The family's who lost loved ones. In New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania.
I was 16. No school that day. My mom yelled for me to turn on the news and i tuned in just to see the 2nd plane flying into the south tower. I cried so hard but still had to go to work at subway. Everyone wrote their orders on paper. No words were spoken. All you heard was radio coverage
I was a freshman in high school walking to World Geography class. “In The Air Tonight” was blaring down the hallway (the song that our teacher played before pop quizzes.) Turned the corner, and saw everyone staring at the tv. Principal came over the PA, and told the teachers to turn off the TVs. So, I didn’t find out exactly what happened for a few hours. But when I did, I was ready to join the SEALS.
Alan Jackson writes songs that seem simple but get to the heart of one’s feelings. One such song he wrote is so simple it is complex. Give a listen/reaction to Home.
Love this song, still brings tears to my eyes. Sad day
I cannot hear this without crying.
Remember that day like it was yesterday. 😭😭😫
My son joined the Marines because of 9/11.. he is close to retirement now almost 20 yrs as a Marine
Tell your son he is loved, dont listen to the hate. Love is the most important.
Yes, I remembered vividly where I was on that day. And the country did come together like I never imagined possible. It was just after my second child was born and it actually scared me about the future of the world. It's always been a song/video that moves me in my own way. Today I'm honestly more worried about how divided we have become over politics. All Men created equal has been forgotten by so many. Thank you for this reaction.
It was harder for me to sleep. My Insomnia got worse. I seen it happening in my sleep. My friends woke me. I thought they where playing a joke. But when I seen the news. I fell to my knees and cried. I even went through shock. It took me 3 hours before I could move. 9/11/2001, married 12/19/2001.
I remember that day well. I was at work. We spent the morning watching the tv in disbelief. Shock and fear were what we were feeling. This is a great song.. emotional for sure.
I was asleep when the first plane hit. I woke up and turned on the TV just in time to see the second strike. I reached for the phone. Dialed my Mom, and said, is this real? She said only, "yes", We both sat in silence watching the news. We all remember. For months I cried every day!
Your reaction is beautiful. So genuine feeling. America after 9/11 was a beautiful place.
I remember everything about this day, and the first time Alan sang this song at the CMA awards a few weeks later, all the feelings came rushing back and I was sobbing and applauding at the same time with the standing ovation.
A day that will never ever be forgotten. We were home and in total shock. We stayed glued to the tv for days.
I was in class in junior high school. I still cry when i hear this song
I was 26 when this happened, and it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through. It was such a scary time!
I was a newly*ish wed living in my first apartment, our first apartment. We didn't have a tv but heard it on the radio and I thought got to get to mom's house to see this. We saw the 2 tower fall, live and the first fall on repeat. My oldest was really young.
Never heard this song, but will never forget where I was and what I felt.
Wasn't born till a couple years after, rip to all victims and god bless the family's,
I watched a bunch of reactions to this song and yours is my favorite because you actually talked about the song and the lyrics. Most others just said where they were on that day.
I was in my 6th grade math class that morning, we were just old enough to understand something important and grave had happened but not old enough to quite understand what it really meant for our own future.
This one gets me every time. Top 10 meaningful songs of all time.
I was home ...I knew my husband would end up leaving going to war.. he did...I watched the people jumping from the windows then just sat and cried...my heart just broke
20 years now and still get tears in my eyes when I think of it, one day before my birthday. 🙏
I really appreciate you and your reactions. You are such an upbeat human being. I'd like to suggest another artist and song. You and your audience would quite possibly enjoy Colin Raye's songs "What if Jesus Comes Back Like That" or "One Boy, One Girl".
React to. Have you forgotten. This one gets me too
Great reaction, and you’re doing a phenomenal job with your December adventure 👍🏻👍🏻
I will never forget that day. The feelings I felt. The silence. The sadness. I saw the towers fall live on tv. Never forget
Without LOVE, there is no hope! Without LOVE, there is no faith! Thank you for sharing this reaction!!! ❤️🙏🏻
I lived next door to my parents when this happened, and found out when I went to my parent's house for breakfast. My mom and I stood in the front room in shock watching the news.
We were living in Riyadh Saudi Arabia during911 ,the community came to our door and hugged us cried with us and prayed with us. Never forget that time.
my world stopped turning Dec 22, 2019 at 4:15pm when my husband of 46 years took his last breath
so sorry..
Alan Jackson "Someday"
I miss that unity that was shown.
United we stand, Divided we fall
Those poor souls.. man I'd give my life to bring someone back that had someone to love..
I was in accounting class my Sr year of highschool. Such a hard time. I live in CT so very close to NYC. Lots of people I knew were personally effected. The outcome of that day changed our lives. My dad enlisted again in the national guard after being out of the military for 22 years. A year later I enlisted.
I remember that I was just arriving at work. Sat in my car listening on the radio. A day that we will never forget.
There are people I knew over there that I've never heard from since....😢 That IS a day that will never be forgotten.
I remember where I was. I was working in the back of a bagel shop getting ready to make deliveries for the morning. I was glued to the TV in the back of the store.
@Dream Team Neal As an army brat of 2 vets who grew up on military bases, have many active and retired military family members, a 911 survivor and 1st responder and a federal agent, this song got to me beyond belief. I remember it like a crystal clear nightmare. I worked at WTC. Survived. Went to get my son and see my mother bcuz at the time cells weren’t working due to the sheer traffic of calls. I hugged and kissed my family then went right back. The first 2-3 were rescue missions. Afterward, it was recovery efforts. I will never forget calling for bodybags like every 5 minutes. At some point we were finding just pieces. An intestine, limbs, appendages, etc. I still haven’t been back to the site to visit the memorial since. 🇺🇸 💪🏾
Alan Jackson is a powerful songwriter. Neal I’m so glad you reacted to this video. Bless you ❤❤
Great song he wrote us to remember. We all need to love a little more every day.
When you think of 9/11 songs, most talk about anger, revenge, war; but here it's all about love and getting through it together. I think that's what makes this song so special
I think this is the best song that encapsulates that day. Most of us were in such shock and scared for loved ones that there was no room for anger and revenge. It's a beautiful remembrance of the victims. I was in grad school and was about to leave for class. The news report came on and I sat down and stayed there for 8 hours in utter shock and dismay.
Alan Jackson never fails. This was sad.
I wasn't born for two and a half more years after but you read the history books, the journals, blogs, visit the cites, and talk to people that were there and you really get a sense of how afraid and angry people were
🥲🥲🥲 beautiful tragic wonderful song. Your reaction was sweet. Love everybody!
Was in high school. We watched it all day in every class. Most striking thing to me was the quiet...an entire school of children and it was quiet all day. Only time the cafeteria was ever quiet.
I was at work watching it with my clients and i went to the floor grabbed the chair and someone helped me in it...i worked in construction earlier...and i said start praying if you're not already because they were gonna fall...it was then that my heart was was screaming for everyone in there and all around outside to run...ive been up to the top on a tour long ago, and i remember it all, looking down at the street...i couldnt stop crying...they fell...i screamed out loud and everyone ran in...i ran for my office to call my children at two schools and my Daddy...l left work went to tj's bar in willis Texas to check in with everyone in our small town back then and went home to hold my children...the televisions stayed on for weeks...it was unforgettable. Such a tragedy.
Was getting ready for work and was watching the news like always and watched the second plane hit. Nobody showed up for work that day. Was glued to the tv all day crying like a baby
I remember everything about this day and the weeks after. I listen to this song at least once every September 11
I was five years old and still remember every detail like it was yesterday and I still thank god for the gift he gave us three days later my little brother
I remember to, exactly when, where and what, I was doing. And everything that everyone was doing, got instantly put on the back burner. As the feeling rage set in.
I remember I was in band class grade 6 and Mr. McDaniel walked in and started his lesson on G scales..! ...the Principal came over the PA... He told all teachers to pause their lesson and take a call.
Mr. McDaniel did so...
Then he came back out of his office and rolled the TV out.
I'll never forget
I had all them emotions at once...i was in 9th grade in high school it broke my heart & still does....the people falling from windows ..traped... the smoke...the rumble the 1st responders all of still breaks my heart i cry to this day
I'll never forget the May before 9/11/01, I had a dream of living in a tall multi-story glass house and I could see planes falling out of the sky. I was going to fly to Florida in June and was afraid to fly. After we got back safe from our trip, I didn't think about my dream again until that September. I'll never forget, I saw the flight number in my dream, # 175 was the one I saw in my dream. To see that flight number show up on 9/11, it just brought chills to me and an intense sadness because the fear resurfaced. I felt the fear to my core.
I remember exactly where I was at..remember that entire day like it was yesterday to this day.
I was 11 a very naive sheltered 11. So its hard to remember my feelings. I remember being confused why something in NY effected me in TX and as the months unfolded I understood a bit more. I remember coming back from gym and my teacher telling us and gave us free hour but refused to turn on the news. Some parents picked up some kids. Looking back Im thankful she didn't my child innocent mind couldn't handle it, I didn't even understand why my cartoon channels had news instead. I remember my mom telling me to go outside and put in old VHS tapes during dinner since it was only news for months. My brother was 17 and has a completely different take. His teacher put on the news and he remembers it more clearly. A difference 6 years makes.
The only time in my life I sat there in shock watching live on TV not knowing what was coming next
I was at work, at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities. It was early morning and I had and some tasks I was supposed to be doing, but I sat glued to the TV. The next shift came in and we all just sat together and watched for an hour, knowing that the residents would be staying home that day.
I was in gym class, 8th grade when the announcement came over the intercom. We had a snack break after that class and I went to my math class to set my books down and Mrs. Pardue had it on the TV. We watched the second plane hit, after that class we watched the first one fall.
By the time we graduated, a lot of us enlisted.
Now, 19 years later, we're still losing good men in that sand pit.
That day changed the country. The government pushed for draconian measures, it radicalized a lot of people, it set the wheels in motion for endless wars.
I will say, 12 September there was more unity than I've ever seen and I wish we could get back to that day
I was a senior in High School. I woke up late that morning so I was at home when they started showing the live feed from New York. I remember that the first plane hit and they started talking about it and then the 2nd one hit and the commenter I was watching said something like "there is no doubt that this isn't an accident". I was glued to the tv the rest of the day, I never did make it to school that day.
My children were in DC. I had worked the night shift and fell asleep with the TV on. I woke up to the planes. It's still heartbreaking. So many people were affected. I went to New York to help the clean up.
Yes I was in Jr high school. And we heard it over the radio station we was listening to. Shortly after that we was sent home for the rest of the day.
I was living with a friend of mine. I was hanging up a.load of laundry and we got a phone call from my friends aunt or grandma l can't remember now. She told us all to get in the house and stay in there.
So l left the laundry and went back in the house and stayed in the house the rest of the night.
Very sad day.
Thanks to all the men and women who fought and are still fighting for this great country.
Love is the greatest of all.
Amen.
I still cry watching this video...And,yes...THE GREATEST IS LOVE,WE WILL NEVER FORGET 9-11
I was in my 6th grade classroom, it was my birthday. We watched it on the classroom tv all day.
It was a truly dark day in our history when it happened but I've never experienced such closeness and friendliness/patriotism in the days/weeks after....it makes me wonder why can't everyone just always be that way.
I was working at the pentagon at the time. I was home with my baby who was sick. I would not be here today if she wasn’t. I cried for my friends we didn’t make it. This song touches me every time I hear it.
I don’t think anyone in the world could forget, unless you were too young or ill.🙏😢
As a Canadian, I know where I was and what I was doing and my military husband was in Afghanistan at the time. I was transfixed to the television for the whole week as I watched in horror of what had happened and the following news that was on our news channel. Selfishly, I was happy to hear my husband's voice telling me that he was fine but that they were on guard and he wasn't sure when he'd be able to call me again. One week that I will never forget. RIP to all who perished and condolences to all who lost a loved one.