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Phone Calls:
While in the back of the plane, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 called family members and officials in regards to the plane’s hijacking on cell phones and Airfones. Below are a few of the real life calls that occurred on that fateful day.
While in the back of the plane, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 called family members and officials in regards to the plane’s hijacking on cell phones and Airfones. Below are a few of the real life calls that occurred on that fateful day.
Thomas Burnett Jr. - In a total of four calls back to his wife, Thomas Burnett Jr. explained the situation as well as their plan to fight. Below is the transcript:
“Our flight has been hijacked. The terrorists have knives and have stabbed someone. They indicate they are going to crash our plane into the capitol building in Washington, DC. I know we're all going to die, but we are going to do something, I love you honey." |
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Ceecee Ross Lyles - After the passengers and crew received the news about the other hijackings, she called her husband, leaving him a message. Below is the transcript:
"...I hope to be able to see your face again, baby. I love you. Good-bye." "Tell the boys I love them. We're getting ready to do it now. It's happening!" |
Sandra Bradshaw - While the passengers and crew were preparing a counter-attack, Sandy Bradshaw, a flight attendant, called her husband. Below is the transcript:
"Have you seen what's happening? Have you heard? We've been hijacked." "The plane has been taken over by three men with knives. I got a close look at one of them sitting in the back row in first class. He has an Islamic look. They've put most of us in the rear of the plane but are keeping a few in first class. We're all back here getting hot water together and getting ready to take over the plane." "I love you honey. Let Shenan, Alexandria and Nathan know I love them." "We're all running to first class, I've got to go. Bye." |
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Todd Beamer - Calling Lisa Jefferson, a GTE supervisor, he made her promise to call his wife and their two boys. Below is the transcript:
“Okay, myself and the others have decided to jump on the hijacker wearing the bomb. I know I'm not going to get out of this.” [ Screaming and shouting is heard over the phone. Beamer then asks the GTE supervisor to pray with him. Together they recite the 23rd Psalm and the Lord's prayer.] “Promise you will call my family.” [Beamer then drops the phone, preparing for the attack. The last thing Jefferson heard was Beamer saying:] "God help me. Jesus help me. Are you ready? Let's roll." |