Extended interview: F-16 pilots recall mission to intercept Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001
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- As we commemorate the 9/11 terror attacks, we're taking a look back at "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell's 2021 interview with Air National Guard pilots Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville and Heather Penney. They recounted the harrowing events from that Tuesday morning in 2001 when they heroically rushed into their F-16 fighter jets in what they knew might be their last mission to protect the nation's capital after the World Trade Center attacks in New York City. Tune in for exclusive Air Traffic Control audio over the Eastern seaboard.
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I was stuck on a bus that morning, on my way to the Lincoln Tunnel, when they stopped all traffic from entering NYC. A whole day and night and more we sat on that highway until they got us turned around (they had men digging and clearing the meridian for us) when all of a sudden 100's of neighbors who lived by the highway ALL CAME OUT AND BROUGHT EVERYONE WATER, SANDWICHES, NEWS..They were our heroes too! I'll never forget those kind, beautiful ppl either! Thank you to all! 🇺🇸
My friend, I would have loved to know exactly when that was done. Maybe it was BEFORE "the planes" hit. Can you remember that? Please tell us what time it was.
After because they were there for a day they said
Yes, Americans really stepped up in the hours, days and months after that hit. American flags on every overpass, volunteers coming out from everywhere to get stuff done. I love that about our country, really something to be proud of.
@@jochenarweiler9909He says it's too dangerous to keep armed planes on the ground? So they want to stay unprepared? What a stupid excuse! Female pilot is talking like she doesn't know what the hell she's doing! She should not even be a pilot!
@@Angry.General1461
Fool, it's dangerous to have aircraft armed with BOMBS sitting around. If they're attacked or an aircraft is on fire those missiles will be cooked off.
She's choosing her words carefully which is something you should learn how to do when you grow up.
Having served 21-years as a military pilot, I am proud to say that every one of the aviators I flew with were of the same mettle.
Thank you for your service, Sir.
@@rosemarie20likely all he did was bomb muslims dude
Yes! Thank you for your service to this Great country Sir!
I would like to see all these military personnel that have been lied to over all these years speak up But it seems like when they do they end up like Pat Tillman
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I love how Heather is constantly trying to maintain the discipline of respect for the General's rank but then their shared bond simply as pilots on that day kicks in and she slips into referring to him with his call sign. It's like they're back in their cockpits side by side in those moments. Much respect to both of them.
I am sure General Sassville appreciates both, whether or not she is still current active duty.
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@@ronintsukebin9163 She was in the air that day ready to defend our nation. Documented recorded FACT. Whatever you want to say about her you can't argue with that.
@@ronintsukebin9163You literally listed out your opinion as a "FACT" and then questioned my actual fact on whether it's a fact? Do you not know the difference or...? It's documented, recorded, and researchable. You can find both primary and secondary sources that state this. I'm not your teacher. I'm not interested in explaining to you the definition of a fact or the difference between a fact and an opinion. If you still don't know, figure it out yourself
@@ronintsukebin9163Again, not my job to teach you. There's documented proof if you cared to look. If you don't know what a primary source is then you need to figure it out yourself. I don't have time to hold your hand and walk you through researching something that's fairly easy to find. But hey, you're right. It is much easier to spew hatred and demand others do the research for you.
These two are incredible; especially Lucky. The fact that this was a kamikaze mission and her only response was "of course I'll do it" is astounding. And she was only 27?!?! My god.
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The people on Flight 93 were incredible, the only real true heroes as they were citizens who gave their lives for their country
@@michpackfanto say the courageous passengers and flight attendants of flight 93 were “THE ONLY hero’s” is a slap in the face to all the ordinary ppl that helped other civilians escape the towers and instead of evacuating themselves decided to stay to rescue more. Those people were not firefighters or first responders. But they ran back into the building desperately trying to save their fellow citizens. There was a good deal of people on that day that risked and sacrificed themselves for others. The passengers and crew of Flight 93, Betty Ong and Amy Sweeny, Pablo Ortiz and Francis De Martini, Rick Rescorla, the 150 boat captains that voluntarily rushed over to evacuate more than 500,000 people, the people of Gander Newfoundland, etc.
@@JayPershing yes, good point
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The memories of Flight 93 passengers and crew bring me to tears every time, less so of sorrow, far more of honor and admiration for their bravery.
They were shot down by the fighter pilots. Obviously.
"Lets roll" - Todd Beamer
I think that was when the fightback began. They threw the first punch, as it were.
@@augl2702 A lie
@ronintsukebin9163 little research. It was Beamer. They were all Heros.
I was a crew chief at Seymour Johnson AFB on this day. I can vouch for these pilots stories 100%. What an interview.
I was at Eglin (F-15C crew chief) (swing shift) and just awakened up to all the craziness, I remember going into a rage of fog in my head (because I had just buried my mother in August and was still kind of grieving) and I thought this will change our world.
I know it may not mean much, but I sincerely thank you both for your service to our country.
I can't imagine what that day must have been like for you guys.
I hope that each of you, and your families are doing well these days. Take care!
I was a college freshman at Rutgers in NJ on 09/11. I saw 2 fighter jets fly over my dorm that morning. No idea if these individuals were the pilots.
@@katied.3397It seems likely it was them.
so 22 years later he's still in AF, and she's a civilian? Hmm, would be nice to know of their biographies
I’m the wife of a retired B52 and F16 maintainer. This made me so proud to see the faith these pilots place in my husband and other men and women who turn a wrench, who check avionics, who maintain our incredible air power.
Your husband is the hero. Not you.
It took nearly 38 minutes for these two historic fighter pilots to repeatedly explain to this reporter that it didn’t have to be spoken for them both to prepare to crash their jets into the enemy, to give our Country the best chance to succeed, and I don’t think she still understands that kind of dedication. Proud of both these Americans
No they would t “crash their jets” into the hijacked planes.
They needed clearance for that and the red tape bureaucracy for that task would take a week
@@user-nx6qr1mt6f did you even watch or listen?
@@LittleCabin To be honest, I didn’t, I based my response on the other responses.
@@user-nx6qr1mt6f They weren't asking for clearance.
@@niemdan Someone commented how they would crash the fighters into the hijacked jet.
My point is and remains ; no, they wouldn’t t, unless they were suicidal and had clearance for such an act which would take days.
On a day where 343 heroes ran up into an impossible situation and never returned, these pilots were prepared to do the same. They deserve the highest award available to them for what they were prepared to do without hesitation. I thank them for their service and selfless dedication.
They're far more brave than I'll ever be.
Amen
imagine how stressful that could've been....obviously both of them are total pros, but that's insane
@@Yzerman1991 My guess, and I'm just guessing so I really have no idea, but my guess is that they'd be so focused on executing the proper maneuvers of their aircraft to do what was required to knock the passenger jet off it's trajectory that they wouldn't even be thinking about what was going to happen. They would be focused on the task at hand, ensuring that airplane did not reach it's intended target.
I agree with you 100 percent.
Dude I know. I would've quit my job that day as a first responder. I don't have any bit enough courage and gall to do anything they do. It takes a special type of person, and unfortunately so many of those lost their lives that day because they were those special kinds of people. Ugh.
I thought I had heard every story there was related to 9/11. When they said without hesitation "You take the cockpit and I'll take the tail" I was in awe of them. I feel so fortunate to have such people protecting me.
WTC attack was a Northwoods 2 operation
Unfortunately these types are retiring.
We visited the Flight 93 Memorial in 2018. The planners did an exceptional job as no details were overlooked. It is gutting, then tranquil, almost an exercise in the grief process. Flight 93’s final resting place is marked with a 17-ton stone surrounded by soft grasses and deer. I have to recommend this National Memorial as a must visit in your lifetime. It will change you.
To this day, “He DID NOT LAND” still hits me
I know and then her response wasn’t even a word. Heart ♥️ gut wrenching as she knew the passengers took the plane down or it was taken down
Wow, it really brings it all back to me. I think Heather really hit it at the end in describing what those people on flight 93 did for her and Marc. They took the decision away from them with their courage and bravery. They changed the trajectory of those 2 lives and allowed them to live and tells us their story. God bless them and the souls of all the flight 93 heroes.
Honestly speaking from my time in the military. Flight 93 was shot down and not just taken down by the passengers . There is just no way the military would say that info
We have he audio of the passengers making it into the cockpit... and the wreckage on the ground of the plane hitting in a vertical path. The plane was not shot down. The evidence we have supports the story as it is told. Let's not insert more made up stories of "those in the know" ... when we have the evidence of what happened, and the bravery of those who gave their lives to fight back and not allow their plane to be a part of the attack on America, on that day. @@samuelpankonien4084
@@samuelpankonien4084 I served as well. I agree that it was shot down just look at the wreckage scattered across miles. If it was just solely the plane crashing wreckage would have been in one location.
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@@ricksanchez5147no offense, but we all heard the passengers bum rush the cockpit in the tapes. No passengers saw another plane because they were on their phones with loved ones. Someone would have seen them coming. In the tapes, you can hear them getting ready to crash. And did you ever see a plane like that crash that had sped up to intentionally crash? The crash site looked completely in keeping with that scenario. They were going at a ridiculous speed, so it wouldn't be surprising for an engine to come apart. There was a crater where they had hit, and of course things going at that speed and angle are going to create a massive debris field, sending out projectiles everywhere. Frankly, i find it gross that you would perpetuate a known fake conspiracy theory instead of honoring these people.
Our son was a f16 pilot, we know his reaction and his training. How proud we are of our Air Force. He now flys for a major air line.
*flies
@@Mrshoujo*airline
* Grammar.
@@jackanderson2773 Grandpa
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“I’m overwhelmed by hope.” Thanks to those who took action to save others and those who do so daily.
An excellent example of speaking well...pausing before speaking, careful wording to express your thoughts well, no "uhs," "you knows," etc. Wonderful interview!
But he did some of the things that you mentioned lol
I think it’s a horrible example. Her pauses are so long the whole thing seems incredibly rehearsed. The slight downward frown and shaky voice doesn’t help it not look like she memorized her answers to these questions. No offense meant and I’m in awe of their bravery. But I tried not to comment… couldn’t hold it back.
@@mannyfestoINSit was rehearsed
Then you don’t understand how serious thinkers speak. She’s a career military leader. She’s trained that every word and action, no matter how small, has meaning. If she is going to lead successfully, her subordinates must trust that she is in total control of the given situation but more importantly herself.
@@BlackBeauty-yl8uq don't be nitpicky, the reason their saying this is because there's a considerable noticeable decrease in them versus other interviews.
Great interview. No interrupting, no rush and good questions.
*See Russel Brand
@@ghost986 what has that got to do with anything?
bone spurs is irrelevant.
Nora O’Donnell is a complete professional. And these pilots are heroes.
@@freepizza541 stuff him and the former guy where the sun don't shine, sport.
@@ColleenMcCoin She asked questions like a HS reporter. " Um, how come you didn't have any bombs on board? "... As we said BEFORE the F-16's are not sitting on a runway with live ordinance on board. It's very dangerous and we were not that kind of fighter group". "OH, well how long did that take?"As I said we took off without bombs on board" She and her producer are terrible.
"He's down."
"He did?! When did he land?"
"He did, he did , he did not land"
"Oh he's down? Down?"
It's so heartbreaking to hear when the realization hit her.
Blessed be the souls of flight 93. May God keep them. And all the victims of 9/11.
@@RussianFans-vn6cj Thats not the topic of the video.
Was that Lucky's voice??
Flight 93 is fake news and the propaganda continues to exert a false narrative.
Bless Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus and the tooth fairy too!
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Knowing we weren’t prepared by not arming our pilots is unbelievable.
It suprises me that alert planes did not have missiles. However, I can understand the decision not to put missiles on planes on seemingly forever standby.
I can not reconcile the planes not having the guns loaded. Aircraft guns r still capable. What in the world is a fighter jet worth if not armed to some degree.
I hate to say it but, seems like every war we have been in has had a flag occur under sketchy circumstances
First time hearing this and it gave me chills through my whole body. I cannot sit here and tell these people of our military thank you enough for all your services! And the calmness in there voice makes a world of difference, i could sit and listen to there stories all day. Very calming and assuring
Thank you for all you did and all you do Sass and Heather. Im literally in awe of you both. You are true American heros 💯 💞
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Thanks 😢
Are you kidding me? They failed us.
@@abe9309aww little buddy.
This is the first time I learned that *those fighter planes went up **_unarmed!?!_* Omg - the bravery, dedication & selflessness of those two pilots is so awe-inspiring & humbling to me! The term "hero" is overused these days, but they are the very definition. "Thank you for your service" doesn't quite cut it. 🙏🇺🇸
what’s so scary and brave about that? An american airlines passenger jet isnt going to shoot at them 😂
@@ertonyrn- Excellent point. 😂
@@ertonyrn A potential suicide mission where missing the target could lead to even worse consequences requires plenty of courage.
@@catc8927 missing the target….. as in… just flying right by it. yeah, well, phew, they would have to do a fly around and try a second time.
@@ertonyrnthey planned to ram the plane. They said it in the video if you watched it… the guy was going to hit the front and she was going to hit the tail. That is pretty brave.
Sir, Mam,
This is directed to the General and the Lucky Penney. Thank you. I watched your faces and body language while telling this story. It made the hair stand on end most of the way through it. I could see and feel how difficult it was. As a former Viper maintenance guy and F-16 flight sim guy and civilian pilot, I could almost visualize every moment of your story. I salute you and thank God there are people like you still left.
Very well said!
I watched the same interview and could see through Ms. MoneyPenny's BS.
What BS did she say? She seemed pretty accurate.@@ronintsukebin9163
Amazing story,,thanks guys for your service. Thanks to all first responders. As a pilot , my thoughts are for crew members as well who lost theirs lives that day. God bless you all and God bless America.
It is my responsibility to aware every one
Quran is the last book of God which revealed on prophet Muhammad saw quran is the only source of guidance in whole world quran will show you the right path quran also verify bible and torah and other scripture kindly once time you study whole quran and aware yourself from the aim of life and got success in long run 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Respect for these two pilots who was willing to do whatever it takes to defend their country.
Interviewer did an incredible job, by asking a question and waiting for the answer not like the ones that interrupt constantly before the person gets to finish their statements you did an incredible job in us interview. You are a hero, too for sitting there, hearing the dramatics of that day super emotional.
We met Penny at a small airport near DC before 9/11. This little girl, looks to be 16, pulls up in a pickup, ties her dog to the truck, and heads out to her hand-propped Tailor Craft airplane. It's getting dark but she wanted to get in some touch and go's. We played with the dog while she did a bunch of patterns. Was pretty dark by the time she quit.
Turns out this "16 year old" was the F16 weapons system instructor for the Air National Guard.
Nicest person ever. Had dinner with her at her friends house.
Lost touch over the years but I always think of her on 9/11 and thank her for her efforts.
I hope she sees this. We were the couple towing the helicopter. N7064D.
so she was not 16
and how did you get verified with 1 subscriber and 1 video
She definitely doesn’t look “16”, dude.
@@MoparGuy1625She would have 25 years ago.
@@HateMachine103190 I dk. She’s kinda rough looking lol
Heather's posture is impecable
I was going to say the same thing. Her posture & bearing are impressive. These are two amazing people
I've never heard this story of 9-11. It just goes to show you military hero's do their work for the nation and not for being a person of importance of that day. Flight 93's heroes shall never be forgotten for their ultimate patriotism. Thank you for this interview, to these pilots and to all military both past and present.
Norah is a Washington DC native. Her dad was in the military. So this is very personal to her.
It is my responsibility to aware every one
Quran is the last book of God which revealed on prophet Muhammad saw quran is the only source of guidance in whole world quran will show you the right path quran also verify bible and torah and other scripture kindly once time you study whole quran and aware yourself from the aim of life and got success in long run 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
@@Cha777 brother no one born at right path this is not the God law there are thousand of religion in the world every one say we are at right path and other all wrong but remember the right path is only one not thousands.
Brother when you will start your research then God will necessary show you the right path.
Holy quran will give you so strong argument about every matter and your mind will accept it you will never found even one verse of holy quran which are against the science.
Brother I have also leave my firqa.
Pls give the quran a chance you won't lost any thing pls read it and try to understand it I hope you will know reality and then decide on justice 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m not American but these two pilots are absolute heroes and very selfless people ,when Heather was asked about her dad and she said it’s not about me ,wow ! When these tragedies sadly happen we don’t hear about these heroes to years later. 🇺🇸❤️🙏🏻
We also don't hear about the dancing Israeli Mossad agents that were celebrating the attack
No they aren’t heroes cause the military didn’t do anything that day the heroes are those who went to save people during the attack
@@ishice3749 Don't blame these pilots, or disregard their valor. They truly *are* heroes. These pilots did everything they possibly could that day. They were ready to give up their lives without hesitation. You're misguided, and your blame is misplaced. Your blame should be directed at the politicians, higher-ups, and intelligence agencies who allowed us to be so vulnerable.
Not at the pilots who were left to make up for their failures.
@@xenophagia there is a comment down here from a retired Airforce who said the same they can’t be heroes, heroes are the police and firemen who went to rescue people in the towers, the military didn’t have anyone to fight, these Terrorists were technically civilians no another militaries, they were just smarter than the security at airports back then
@@ishice3749 *_That's_* your response? Am I speaking to a child? *Not one word* of what you said backs up your misguided opinion, and *every word* is absurd. If I have to actually explain to you why that is, then there is absolutely no point in continuing this conversation. (Not to mention your reply itself being reason not to continue.)
You can't even wrap your mind around the simple reality that the pilots are heroes alongside the first responders.
What's the point if you can't understand that?
I find it mind blowing that you can't understand the situation the pilots were in, and what makes their actions heroic in the first place?
Even if you _are_ a kid.
Hell, the line where you say "the military didn't have anyone to fight, these terrorists were technically civilians no other militaries" is just so absurd on so many levels, and shows that you don't even understand why we needed fighter jets in the air *on 9/11* (amongst many other things).
No wonder you don't understand why what the pilots did is heroic.
Believe what you want, man.
However, you are still wrong. In fact, even more so now.
What I said still stands.
Hopefully someone who is much more patient than I am will be able to get through to you someday.
Godspeed.
Thats absolutely amazing, the amount of bravery and selflessness it takes to understand that your probably not come back from this mission, yet still dont hesitate to get airborne, that takes so much discipline to be able to realize that were not coming back and yet still be able to keep a cool enough head to fly a fighter jet to its target. AMAZING!!!
The utmost respect for both of them knowing what they may have to do and to be willing to do what may be needed to be done. It was a horrible day for everyone yet alone those who take pride in protecting us.
I started crying when they talked about telling each other the plan to sacrifice themselves to take out a plane. Heroes.
They didn’t. They got their fame though
They were never gonna do that
I cried as well..beyond courage.
Gave me goosebumps!!
@@AD-ur1fk . . . it sounds like that was exactly what they were thinking they might have to do ( what ever it took )
12,000 Km away, Mumbai, being a Combat Pilot of 20 yrs in 1980s : Every word resonates so loud..... Respect.
My Aunt was a part of the Federal agents that were investigating the crash site and recovery of Flight 93. She was back and forth to Pennsylvania and home constantly. She would tell me that the biggest thing they found was the size of a shoe and that everything was in the hanger set out in a strategic fashion.
I knew somewhat about the scrambled fighters, but never knew about the pilots themselves. These men and women are worth their weight in gold plus.
Nothing bigger than a shoe....almost like it was hit by a missile
@@fuckcensorship69 A missile would have created a large debris field, as pieces of the plane would have scattered at altitude. Think about it.....
@@edwinvalencia3981 you havent seen pictures? There's hardly anything there, bc the debris was scattered
@@fuckcensorship69 It wasn't scattered. It was decimated. Scattered means they would have found pieces of the plane for miles around. This is similar to the ValuJet flight that crashed into the Everglades in 1996. There wasn't much left of the jet.
@@edwinvalencia3981 and you dont think a missile could decimate it?
These two brilliant heroes make me cry. Thank you so very much to these and all that sacrifice for our safety and freedom.
I kept waiting for the obvious answer that ended up coming around the 34:19 minute mark. Not only were these two pilots heroes, but THEIR heroes and ultimate heroes of the rest of the nation, were those on Flight 93. May they never be forgotten.
Absolutely. Not enough is said about Flight 93 usually when we talk about September 11th.
Whenever I hear Heather talk, she demands respect. Both of these individuals are truly inspiring.
are you even paid enough?
I kept thinking, wow, they really use nicknames to refer to each other, like "Nuts" and "Lucky" ... just like Top Gun.
Stop simping. She’s not gonna peg you dude.
@@stevehasler8922those are Call Signs, not nicknames. It’s how they identify each other over the radio.
No two Call Signs are exactly alike. Family member flew F-16’s.
@@PD-we8vfevery guy who tries this hard to avoid simping is actually deeply insecure of their own masculinity and tries to overcompensate by exuding hyper masculinity
Wow! Amazing interview. I thank these two heroes for their service.
this is the type of people the world needs to admire, true heroes not reality "stars"
I was 16 years old on 9/11/01, but would shortly after join the Air Force as an enlisted member of the C2 structure Lucky spoke of. It’s mind blowing to think of where I was on 9/11 & where I ended up. There are so many untold stories like theirs. Great interview.
Thank you for your service! I was a sophomore in high school. I didn’t expect to end up in Iraq
@@Drpeppersmigglrr Thank you for serving, regardless of the SNAFU that resulted; congratulations on your return back; and my condolences to you for the brothers and sisters you lost along the way.
Fly FIGHT WIN Big Blue 52X
Thank you
It is my responsibility to aware every one I
Quran is the last book of God which revealed on prophet Muhammad saw quran is the only source of guidance in whole world quran will show you the right path quran also verify bible and torah and other scripture kindly once time you study whole quran and aware yourself from the aim of life and got success in long run 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Thank God America is full of brave men and women like the passengers of flight 93 and these two patriots
Don't believe everything you read
@@juicyfruit4378 We don't ... what are you getting at? That this was rigged? Childish beliefs causes war all the time. Grow up.
Flight 93 patriots were absolutely incredible. Glad we got to hear those videos.
@@deborahbergman3566 I'm getting at the fact that this story has not been properly investigated or vetted for it's accuracy and truthfullness; it's too reminiscant of the patriotic story previously spun by our media before called Saving Private Jessica Lynch. It's people like you, that blindly believe anything without checking the facts - and in this story, nothing so far checks out - as if our entire defense system relied on a Kamikaze mission of two ANG pilots to ram an airliner as if missiles didn't exist then - seriously?
Suggest you google Jessica Lynch (Wiki), to see what happened - maybe then, you'll "Grow up" and understand what I'm trying to convey.
@@MTknitter22 Flight 93's pilots and passengers were heros - may they RIP and condolences to the remaining relatives.
This is a powerful and moving interview. Thank you to all that serve!
Fighter pilot lady is a real one. She made sure to say every name and every callsign there that day. Respect
Outstanding bravery! They are true American heroes. What incredible people. I'm so thankful for men and women like these two that serve our Country. 🇺🇸
The story isn't true.
What ever happened to the dancing Israelis that were celebrating the attack?
@@juicyfruit4378Prove it…
Yeah, didn’t think so…
@@rxtf why don’t YOU prove the story to be true - yeah didn’t think so
Someday, you’ll go far - let’s hope you stay there.
@@juicyfruit4378 Aw. You sound triggered. 😂
Everything will be OK.
Great interview Norah. It's good to see no interruptions and due respect to these two brave pilots.
Yeah, Norah.... bet she likes the military
Whatever do you mean? But no. Never mind. I don’t wanna hear it.
She wasn't interrupted, well done. But here we already got cut off by an add. Sad.
Agreed. This was very well done and a story that has not been shared on a wide scale. Hat tip to Norah and the producers. Sasse and Lucky have my utmost respect and gratitude.
@@susanvirgilio4615 Agree, hats off to the pilots.
My boyfriend was in the AirForce when this occurred; he was a night crew airchief for KC 135 Type R's. His shift was from 11-7. He had just gotten off work, showered, turned his ringer off and laid down. When he woke up he had over 25 missed calls and his answering machine was FULL. His 1st 3 calls were from a superior in the AF, then 3 calls from me telling him in detail what had been occuring in New York, then all the other calls were from other friends on base, other superiors, and family. 😢 He was deployed by Oct. 30th, 2001, he was a mid-air refueler for F-16's, F-18's and stealths. He was deployed 3 months the 1st time. The 2nd deployment was a few months after that for 5 months, then a 3rd deployment for 3 more months. He was in the Air Force for 4 years, then was in the Reserves for 4 years and attendee college. We are no longer together but hes a great man. His name is Corey. If he sees this post... just know your a great guy and you deserve the world. Thank you for your service. SJS ❤
Thank you for your determination. One thing i have admired watching this video is the fact that there's no dislike. For the first time all of us who have watched this video have agreed to it
I was a teacher in a classroom with distraught children. A student asked if she could pray. She asked God to protect America. My son called me from Boston. His father in law was headed to Washington DC and was in the air. He could not be reached. A boy raised his hand and said God hears the prayers of children my mother says. Tears were glistening in my eyes. We could hear planes out of the NAS. It was comforting and concerning at the same time.
I wonder why god allowed this to happen to begin with.
@@JamesSmith-np5vxGod loves us so much he gives us free will but humans will choose to do bad things with this free will. Do not place man’s evils on God
How did the children know about it when it was happening? Did you show them live news in class?
@odd_shoes most schools had cctv in those days. I was in 7th grade and in history class and we watched it. My dad was supposed to be there that morning for a tour for his honeymoon with my then stepmom. Most teachers put the news on.
Yes, he hears the prayers of the little children. But he doesn’t care 😢
Lucky said it perfectly, by living our lives as normally as possible, that is the way to honor memories of those lost that day. A special thank you to those 2 brave pilots and everyone that helped our Nation that day. ❤️
Well today of it happened again, I have to wonder what side Republicans would choose.
They are liars.
Live life as normally as possible when things are normal, but be ready when things don't become normal.....like when Covid happened and people for the most part, became pretty considerate of each other, albeit in a difficult situation. But, can that continue in today's fractured political climate of everyone questioning everybody else's candidate and everybody else's patriotism and self centeredness ?
@@rathertiredofthemess2841. You obviously know no Republicans…
@@raevj lol! Grew up in the middle of Republican Hell, brother! I know y’all quite well!
I'm from Lahaina, Maui. My appreciation for the tragedy of September 11th has deepened considerably in the past few weeks. And I remember how New Yorkers showed so much class and dignity in their time of great tragedy. I will draw on that memory of the people of New York, for strength in the days to come.
It should be noted that Lahaina is a land grab and 9 11 was an inside job. They shut the water
Of in Lahaina and the power before fire then blocked poeple
From escaping fire there are over a thousand missing children and
No government accountability.
911 they used thermite to bring
The buildings down did you know that those buildings were designed to be hit by air planes
Yes there was an explosion it was a bomb so the plane would go in the building and leave no trace otherwise the plane would
Have only penatrated a few feet
And the wings would have fallen off
From Upcountry, Kula. Stay strong.
Prayers to Lahaina. I hope you know, we ALL SEE IT. We all see the failures and injustices that happened there. I’m so sorry for everything you all lost. As someone who is effected regularly by hurricanes..we always rebuild. But it’s heartbreaking seeing people who aren’t able to even rebuild because of the powers at be and their selfishness. Prayers.
❤❤❤❤❤
You and your family are in my prayers.
You are not forgotten Maui!
thank you, both, for your service.
Heather Penney and Marc Sasseville make me feel to proud to be American.
What an amazing story. Gratitude to these and the other heroes, first responders and service men and women.
Why is everyone a "hero" now? They didn't do anything. If they did ram the aircraft they would have ejected beforehand.
@@scotttillman01They also did not have time to armed the ejection seats. They were going all the way.
@@scotttillman01 People who are willing to put their lives on the line to help others and take action are commonly regarded as heroes.
@@CarrieV9pity that has to be defined today
@@scotttillman01 "If they did ram the aircraft they would have ejected beforehand." What? This is simply not true. Please stop spreading lies.
I'm German, and since 9/11 not a single day has passed without me thinking about that terrible day. God bless America. Much love to all Americans from Germany ❤
As a US veteran, I want to say Thank You for being one of our most stalwart Allies. If your country is ever in need, we WILL be there.
That's what friends & allies do for each other.
@@shanecreamer6889 Hello my friend, thank you very much for your comment, I really appreciate that. The United States is also our biggest, closest ally and friend. We share the same democratic values, and whoever attacks you is also attacking us. That's why I'm 100% on your side, and you are absolutely right, friends are there for each other.
My grandparents were both born in the late 1930s, and they experienced some really terrible things as little children's. America played a huge part in ensuring that my grandma and grandpa were able to live in peace and without fear after 1945, and I will always be grateful to you for that. West Germany in particular, where my family lives, owes a lot to the US.
I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart
@@UrQuattro1983 US, Canada, Australia and Europe are all one these days. Democracy needs to always beat autocracy.
My American grandpa was in Germany in 1945. Let’s hope stuff like that never happens again.
And New Zealand!
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
I was only 3 years old, on my family's ranch in rural Montana. Only time I ever saw Dad cry. Mom took us into the storm shelter to protect from bombs. Heard they were targeting farms next, I was sure they were going to hit us hard. I'll never forget the pungent odor of thermite in the air that morning... Never forget. 😢
I don't know how Norah O'Donnell got through the interview so composed...I'm bawling my eyes out. I have so much respect for these two heroes, and for all the heroes that day, especially the brave passengers and crew of Flight 93. May their memory be eternal.
Cmon man. 🧍♂️.
Still gives me chills when I hear how the events unfolded that day. God bless those who tried to protect and bless those who lost their lives that day 💔🙏🏼😔🇺🇸
22 years of chills
@@LurkStarKing And still 22 years of lies. Smh
Where was God to stop this from happening in the first place?
Was sleeping in thought the aliens had everything under control!
@@Angry.General1461 Oh no, sir, you can't be serious. How much more so for WW I and WW II!
God has a plan to save His children, and that is the Gospel. Read Luke 13:1-5, it can be very instructive in clearing up misconceptions about God's plan of salvation.
Proud and confident to have pilots like these two,thank you.
Don't believe everything you read -- this story is not verified no can anyone verify it for them. This is simply another "Saving Private Ryan" story to boost feminism - as if the entire US Defense system had collapsed leaving only these two to fend off the enemy. If you believe that, I've got some swamps to sell in the Sahara.
Amazing amazing testimonies by both pilots!!
My brother was career Air Force. He was worried about his family in Germany as he was in Turkey that day. He served 24 years and I am blessed he is my brother.
Why ,,for the love of god ,did it take 22 years for me to hear about the courage of those two pilots , you both are amazing , that you for your service
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I’ve heard this story before. But it’s good to hear it again.
Security reasons. They can't reveal the holes in our defense until long after those holes have been patched.
Because it was classified information for YEARS.
That you for the fake 🪴
To hear these to heroes calmly discuss their decision to sacrifice their lives to defend America makes me feel unworthy but very thankful! Goosebumps!!
It is my responsibility to aware every one
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Wow, you'll believe anything!
@@CharltonHarley I actually heard an interview of Lucky way back close to 9/11. They said the same thing then. The story just never made it to the mainstream. I was so proud of her and Sasse and the Air Guard and all the commercial pilots and air traffic controllers that day. Over 2,000 flights were safely landed without incident. It was an amazing feat. I'm proud to be an American and blessed to have people like these as my fellow countrymen.
@@marcoparodi1982 are you a wild seal or zoo seal?
@@CharltonHarley There was no Flight 93.
The comments on this site are so beautiful and all I can add is my heartfelt gratitude for the people like Sass and Lucky, who showed the spirit of America 🇺🇸, on that very sad, sad, day.
@17:20 When she says "And I would take the tail" sent shivers down my spine. These brave individuals would have given their lives if it had of come to that. Thank God, it didn't. Thank you for your service!
This was a powerful but hard interview to watch. I cried several times as I watched. I remembered my 7 yr old grandson waking me up, telling me something was wrong. His mom had just left for work and the TV was on and the Twin Towers were burning. I remember he kept asking me what was wrong and why was I crying. Watching these 2 pilots state that they were willing to sacrifice their lives to save the White House and knowing that the people of Flight 93 had done the same....it brought back all the sorrow of thousands of lives lost...and all the courage and bravery. The tears just fell again and again. I asked my grandson if he remembered that day and he told me he remembered it clearly and that he started crying watching me cry. He said he remembered that I held him as we cried together.
All I could think of was getting home to my family, and crying for the people whose loved ones would never come home.
The heroes of Flight 93 were truly brave that day.
I was 13 yrs old when this happened. In like 9th grade I remember, the principal came over the intercom.. told all teachers hold assignments, turn on the local news channel. We literally watched those plans fly into those towers. We were kids like noway 😢🥹 all of us that were in class that morning. We were all crying ,and praying 🙏🏾 🤲🏾
I'll never forget the words
"Let's Roll. "
Im 81 year old vet and watched the whole day it happened on tv.
I had wet eyes thru this entire interview. I was Air Force .
1963 -1967. Every day now is a sad day because of the crap and lack of appreciation for our country nowdays.
I'm Ex-Navy, served a combat tour in Iraq with the Marines, and even I'm in awe of the bravery of these two pilots, those on flight 93, and the many other hero's that day that gave their life - and were willing to make the make the ultimate sacrifice that day to protect Americans. Like "Lucky" said during the interview, the military doesn't train us to go on suicide missions. But these two had balls of steel, and I'm even honest enough to admit that I'm not so sure if I would've had the resolve to ram my jet into another. Would I have done it? I'd like to say I would have, but I def. would've thought about it twice before committing. I can't say thank you enough to them for their bravery and courage on being able and ready to pay the ultimate price to keep others safe. You are true hero's, and every American is forever grateful for having people of your character and bravery - to keep us safe.
So? You recognize our next Trrroriat attacker and will reject Orangesama bin Chaos?
It is my responsibility to aware every one
Quran is the last book of God which revealed on prophet Muhammad saw quran is the only source of guidance in whole world quran will show you the right path quran also verify bible and torah and other scripture kindly once time you study whole quran and aware yourself from the aim of life and got success in long run 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@RussianFans-vn6cj thee sis no religious book that can do what you say…it’s all fiction.
Balls of steel indeed! Proud to be an American!
@ElDukeAy - Don't sell yourself short. I'm *quite sure* you would've rammed that jet without a second thought. Thank you for serving and protecting us.
Can you imagine their bravery? I’m so glad they didn’t have to die. Thank God planes are now armed in events such as this! RIP to the precious souls on Flight 93.
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what bravery ? a B767 can't fight back so they had no reason to fear death, they just had to find the plane and shoot it down ...and live the rest of their life with their consciousness.
@@fiaadmin92brave because there was quite a bit about how they were unarmed and would have had to down the other plane with their own.
@@fiaadmin92they had no time to arm their planes with missiles. So their plan was to ram their own jets into the 767
1st watch the Video, 2nd only then comment
Such Focus and Bravery.
This was a powerful interview.
That’s proper bravery right there. Absolute respect.
Gallantry is the proper term here
Thank you for this story. We as a nation are so fortunate to have our military that live up to the oath, To Protect and To Serve.”
What are you talking about?america failed horribly on that day
@@freshoftheoven965 leadership failed, that has nothing to do of the ready state of forces.
@@glenstevens8174 they were able to get on planes and take over with knifes smh 🤦
"Protect and Serve" is police.
@@freshoftheoven965 and? What do you know about flights being taken over genius? If anything, after it happened in the US, it's become world wide safer to fly, and we both know it's probably still safer in the US today then most places.
Shock. Awe. I could not believe my eyes, as I watched the news
Thank you both and all the others
Thank you for your service, so proud and humbled ❤
This interview is incredible. So gracious and measured. A beautiful model of a trauma informed line of questioning.
It is my responsibility to aware every one
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You have low expectations of what a journalist should do. Her job was to interview and verify the story's content - she did nothing of the sort. If you call this an incredible interview, you must have aimed low so far.
Learned today what these pilots were planning to do. I deeply appreciate them sharing their story, hits hard for me as my husband is currently active military in the maintenance field and have interacted with many pilots from the various engines he has worked on (14s, 16s, 22s, and 35s). So many pilots have the same chill manner to them as the maintainers and when Lucky mentioned the 'jokes' that were made-totally got what she meant. Just how life in the military is, but to hear how serious those two became when it wasn't a test and was a real life event... Damn.
We all owe the passengers of 93 a deep debt. They sacrificed themselves over the many more that could've been lost if the capital had been hit again.
Thank you for your service. Familys serve as well!
@@charleschristian9219 My husband and I thank you for the support. 💗💗
So why retired Army Col Donn de Grand Pre said in 2004 Flight 93 was taken out by a North Dakota Air Guard who was his friend colonel Rick Gibney who fired two AIM-9 missiles at the aircraft.
Why an Army Col would say something like that
@@ishice3749 Please provide a link to a reference that supports your statement.
F-14 is Navy. 16, 22, and 35 is Air Force. He was in both branches?
Wow the instant decisions and the explanation they gave to a lot of questions on intercept whilst under attack is quite overwhelming. Unbelievable individuals.
These 2 pilots are amazing! We are blessed to have these hero's. ❤
We’re blessed to have such amazing men and women serving our nation and protecting our freedom. True patriots. God bless them and God bless America.
Be careful in believing everything you read - her story makes no sense whatsoever
Even God can't save America now, thanks to Sleepy Jo Biden. Bring Trump or Vivek to the white House 😊
lol
Wow, I sleep easier at night knowing people like these two are protecting the country. They are the picture of competence, integrity & skill! Godspeed!
The things we didn't know about including this wonderful interview. Sass, Lucky, THANK YOU for your service and your willingness to protect and defend our country at all costs. And yes, thank you to the brave souls on Flight 93. "Let's Roll" will be engraved in my mind and heart forever. God bless you both!
I want to hug these 2. Their willingness to do whatever it took without thinking twice about it.
So proud to have these two people serving our country, both that day and today!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I can only say Thank You to Sass & Lucky for your bravery. Thank you to the heros of Flight 93 and the sacrifice of their families. Thank you to all the traffic controllers who keep us safe every day in the air. Thank you to all of the first responders who tirelessly helped those at ground zero and surrounding areas and, Thank you to the American people who came together as a nation for those in need. God Bless the USA ❤
Bravery for what, jet with no guns or anything... People on flight 93 we're the heros.
@@jeffreyknight3884 They were prepared to do a Kamikaze mission. That's Brave. The fact that they didn't have to is beside the point. There were a lot of heros, a list a mile long, and I'm thankful.
@@jeffreyknight3884I think what you're missing here, is there had been some hi-jackings in the past, and every single time they'd just fly around, and negotiate down, it never ended like that. And pilots were instructed to cooperate and comply with any hi jackers, don't know why, but this what they were told. Those initial 2 planes that hit, they thought the same would happen. They'd fly around for a while, negotiate, and then land. It was only after the first 2 planes that people on the 3rd plane found out about what happened (people were able to make calls, presumably when altitude got low enough) and when they did find out, they went down with a fight. I guarantee you if the people on the first 2 planes knew what was going to happen, they all would have went down Fighting, and I can guarantee you even more, that if something like this were to happen today, you'd have every single person on the plane rushing them. No chance anybody gets away with it these days. It was unfortunate that airports at that time were more focused on customer service, and quickly cycling people through the airport, as opposed to the security of them, and I couldn't be more glad that things have swapped today, I only wish they were always this way.
Wow! What an incredible interview! You both deserve all of our respect for your dedication to service on behalf of the rest of us!
I was literally moved to tears ! Thank you both so much for your service and dignity!
Brothers and Sisters such as these two,make me proud to have served alongside them. God Bless you both!
American service members always have my respect. These two are heroes who jumped into action when others would be too busy either commentating or scared motionless. 🇺🇸
Then you best vote for an American and not Orangesama bin Chaos.
Heroes? What did they accomplish? Nothing.
Heroes for sure
incorrect time to point out, that was their job or should have been. An hour later with no armaments. Sounds like trillions spent* Sadly enough, I can't display an American Flag as a patriot, because it is now used as a symbol by non-questioning, one way political leaning, under-educated (purposefully) emoji humans. I can only fly the flag or wear my shirt on the 4th of July. I wish that wasn't the case. 20 years ago, this wasn't the case. Sad
Spldiers are just drones. Some are brave. The blame is with them for not refusing bad orders and policy. Even if the higher ups and politicians and above are the instigators.
Tom Burnett
Deborah Welsh
Jason Dahl
Todd Beamer
Mark Bingham
Jeremy Glick
Mark Rothenberg
Cee Cee Lyles
Just some of the 40 heroes of Flight 93. We are forever grateful for your bravery and sacrifice
Special thanks to everyone involved in protecting us. Thanks Nora for sharing these stories.
Thank you for your service . Thank you for sharing this 🙏
I’ll never forget the days and weeks after the attack and how close we became as a nation. It’s painful these days to see the arguing and bickering that tears us apart. We are still the greatest nation.
Baaaaa
A big part of that discontent is we had a president who attempted to overthrow our democracy because he lost the election. And not only was he not instantly detained the same as we would a terrorist, half of the voting populace are trying to help him get away with it. All while he’s publicly stating that if he avoids prosecution and wins the next election that he fully intends on exacting revenge on everyone who has tried to hold him accountable. I don’t think that can be reconciled. Ever.
Damn America really does produce amazing hero’s and these two are a shining example. Thanks to both of you for your service. Never forget 🇺🇸
The Pentagon was hit. They failed in their mission.
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Marc and Heather are some of the unsung heroes from that tragic day. I'll never forget being about 14 weeks pregnant watching the events on tv from California. I'm a Virginia girl, born and bred, so it was so very hard to watch from so far away, not knowing if San Francisco was next. What kind of world was I bringing this little life into? Thank you, Sass and Lucky, for your willingness to give your lives for our country.
I didn't know this story at all. I am forever thankful for their clarity and non hesitation
There was so much coverage that day and the weeks after 9/11. This is the first time hearing about this mission. Heart felt sorrow to all those who lost their lives that day and to the families.
My Friend was the pilot of Flt 11. I heard about this the week after it happened. The American people weren’t told intentionally. Till waiting for the truth abut Flt 93. Americans are complacent, it will be the reason for our demise. Sad
I remember them talking about her very shortly after. I didn't know there were two of them though
I heard about it. I'm not sure why so many people keep saying they never heard of it? I was in middle school and they explained this on the news. Then, the lady pilot woukd show up at our university and once at my job and she told the story.
What a story. RIP to all those who lost their lives that day.
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Ultimate respect & gratitude to you both General Sass & Lucky
Such an incredible interview 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽