Abstract The events that took place on September 11th, 2001 were the deadliest day in US history. The total amount of people who perished that day was 2,996 people. Among the fatalities, forty- four of them were aboard United Airlines Flight 93 departing from Newark, New Jersey to San Francisco, California. United Flight 93 was one of the four hijacked airplanes that was used in the terrorist attacks. If it was not for the passengers aboard who decided to take matters into their own hands, the terrorists could have destroyed many more targets. The passengers had extraordinary courage, to take action and storm the cockpit resulting in the aircraft crashing into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, preventing further damage.
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Passengers aboard the flight were notified by the terrorists of the threat to their lives. Ultimately the passengers sacrificed themselves to ensure the safety of many others. September 11 is a day the world will never forget. By the end of this analysis, readers will understand more about the events of Flight 93 and how the passengers aboard demonstrated significant bravery and should be regarded as heroes. In my homeland security class, professor Comiskey defined September 11 as a “watershed event.” A “watershed” event is an event that occurs that has devastating effects resulting in a changed world. That dreadful day began with passengers boarding flights to their desired destinations. One of those flights being United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757-200 with a capacity of holding over 180 people and storing 7,000 gallons of aviation fuel in the fuselage (Commercial Airplanes). With seven crew …show more content…
I could not have imagined being the loved one listening to these voice recording left just moments before their deaths. At this time during the flight, all the passengers knew that their plane was most likely going to be used in another attack. They understood the aircraft they were on was going to be a part of something larger and within thirty minutes, they devised a plan to storm the cockpit with the goal of reclaiming their lives and preventing another attack. These brave passengers decided to make a stand rather than wait for their death hopelessly. They were ready to fight and they were ready to do whatever it takes to stop just four men. Honor Elizabeth Wainio, another passenger aboard United 93, was on the phone with her stepmother when the decision was made to fight back saying, “I need to go, they’re getting ready to break into the cockpit. I love you. Goodbye”
Passengers aboard the flight were notified by the terrorists of the threat to their lives. Ultimately the passengers sacrificed themselves to ensure the safety of many others. September 11 is a day the world will never forget. By the end of this analysis, readers will understand more about the events of Flight 93 and how the passengers aboard demonstrated significant bravery and should be regarded as heroes. In my homeland security class, professor Comiskey defined September 11 as a “watershed event.” A “watershed” event is an event that occurs that has devastating effects resulting in a changed world. That dreadful day began with passengers boarding flights to their desired destinations. One of those flights being United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757-200 with a capacity of holding over 180 people and storing 7,000 gallons of aviation fuel in the fuselage (Commercial Airplanes). With seven crew …show more content…
I could not have imagined being the loved one listening to these voice recording left just moments before their deaths. At this time during the flight, all the passengers knew that their plane was most likely going to be used in another attack. They understood the aircraft they were on was going to be a part of something larger and within thirty minutes, they devised a plan to storm the cockpit with the goal of reclaiming their lives and preventing another attack. These brave passengers decided to make a stand rather than wait for their death hopelessly. They were ready to fight and they were ready to do whatever it takes to stop just four men. Honor Elizabeth Wainio, another passenger aboard United 93, was on the phone with her stepmother when the decision was made to fight back saying, “I need to go, they’re getting ready to break into the cockpit. I love you. Goodbye”