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September 11, 2001 A Day That Will Never Be Forgotten!

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Mortgage and Lending with George Souto NMLS #65149 NMLS #65149

I have shared what I remember most about 9/11 before, and have made a commitment to share this memory each and every year on September 11, so today once again I am fulfilling that commitment with this blog.

September 11, 2001 is a day I will never forget!  It is a day forever imprinted on my heart and mind.   September 11, 2001 is a day each of us has a special reason why this day will forever be remembered.  September 11, 2001 is a day we will not only forever remember the vicious attack on our country, but also a day to honor those who lost there lives.  It is a day for us to reflect on the memories, and thoughts which went through our mines as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded 20 years ago.

Below is my special memory of that day, it is an event which hit close to home, and will forever live in my heart and mind.

Many innocent people lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including one whom I personally knew.  His son and my youngest son grew up playing baseball together, so I use to see him all the time.  On September 11, 2001 he lost his life trying to assist those he worked with out of one of the twin towers.  Just before he lost his life he was on the cell phone with his oldest son.  His son pleaded with him to just leave the building, but that was not the type of man he was, he would not leave others behind.  As his son continued to plead with him the phone went silent.  On that day, September 11, 2001, he lost his life helping to save the life of others.  That is my memory of September 11, 2001.  A memory which I will not only never forget, but one which will always be on my heart.

The South Fire District Fire Department in Middletown, CT was fortunate to obtain one of the beams from one of the World Trade Center Towers in 2011, and erected a memorial in remembrance of those who lost their life on 9/11/01.  The first picture below is of the beam and original memorial erected in 2011. 

Eight years ago through efforts of The South Fire District Fire Department money was raise, and donations were made by residents of Middletown and surrounding towns to landscape and pave the area around the 9/11 beam.  My family and I purchased the paver in the picture above in remembrance of my friend, and all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001

I think The South Fire District Fire Department did an outstanding job on the 9/11 memorial which is proudly displayed next to the South Fire District Fire Department.  The 9/11 memorial below will stand in remembrance of the innocent people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 for many years to come.  I am proud my family's name will be a part of this memorial for as long as it stands.  September 11, 2001 Never, Never Forget all those who lost their lives.

 

Original Memorial above

New Memorial below

              

 

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Comments(16)

Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks for sharing George!!!

September 11, 2001 is a day each of us has a special reason why this day will forever be remembered.  September 11, 2001 is a day we will not only forever remember the vicious attack on our country, but also a day to honor those who lost there lives.  

Sep 11, 2023 03:12 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning George. A day many Americans will never forget. I cannot and just the image of where I was when we heard the news gives me goosebumps to this day and likely well into the future. 

Sep 11, 2023 04:24 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

So many decades later and we can never forget this awful day. Very nice photos as a tribute this event George.

Sep 11, 2023 04:55 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Over two decades later, and we can never forget this awful day. Great photos memorializing the day George!

Sep 11, 2023 04:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, George... 22 years later I feel like this is something that happened yesterday! I still remember all the emotions of the horrific day. Your friend was a hero... one of many who selflessly gave his life to help his fellow Americans. May we never forget.

Sep 11, 2023 05:23 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning George,

I always love reading your post on September 11th. It's had to believe it was 22 years ago because I remember it like yesterday. Your friend was a hero and selflessly gave his life when our country was attacked by terrorists.

Sep 11, 2023 05:28 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

George, we will never forget. Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Sep 11, 2023 05:35 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for sharing your memory, and I'm glad the fire department was able to get a beam.

Sep 11, 2023 06:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, George, for sharing this story.

Many of us have strong memories of that day.

Sep 11, 2023 01:03 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a worthwhile commitment to make and year in and year out the memory will be appreciated.

Sep 11, 2023 01:55 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Those are amazing photos, George. It's hard to believe it has been 22 years.  In so many ways, it seems like yesterday.

Sep 11, 2023 07:07 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

George= I remember reading the story of the loss of your friend on that day as he tried to help others. I hope you never stop sharing that story with us either. 

Sep 11, 2023 07:08 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS George, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Sep 11, 2023 07:18 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

What a chilling story to read of your friend on that day. Even now it is hard to believe

Sep 12, 2023 04:16 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

George Souto - I wrote a story months ago for 9/11 but when the day came, I had no time to post it or comment either.

I like the improvements you community made for this special exhibit. 

Sep 19, 2023 04:02 AM
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

George Souto,

Yes, it is a very memorable day among many others that we need no to forget.

Sep 22, 2023 04:23 PM