September 11th, 2001. A day that we will never forget. A day that will be forever etched in our hearts and minds as a day that changed our country forever. A day that changed the way we view the world and how we go about our daily activities. A day that the weather forecast was the last thing on our minds in the midst of a national tragedy.
But what was the weather like on September 11th, 2001? Well in fact it was an absolutely beautiful late summer day across the northeast United States. A day of sunny and clear skies and comfortable temperatures that so quickly changed to a day of dust, debris, darkness, and desolation in lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon, and in a field in western Pennsylvania. A cold front had just moved off the east coast of the United States, ushering in a clear and comfortable air mass, and also pushing Hurricane Erin out to sea and away from the coastline.
What if the weather were different? What if there was a storm system over the northeast creating flight delays? What if there were clouds or fog obstructing the view of the World Trade Center? What if it was windy? If the weather were not "perfect," would things have been different?
One must also say that all these what ifs do not change the past or what happened on that tragic day, but begs the question, was the weather in the favor of the terrorists on September 11th?
We will never forget September 11th, 2001. God Bless America.
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Comments
God bless you, Brent.
Interesting points... thanks brent.
What a great article Brent. So glad you did this article and tribute.
Excellent, Brent! Shared on FB, too!!
Very noble to donate the proceeds.
Very interesting thoughts. Thanks!
Interesting theory about good weather versus inclement weather. Very nice of you to donate the funds earned on this article to a worthwhile charity.
I remember that day. It was clear, sunny, beautiful blue sky. Two of those plans took off from my hometown. Very sad. Thanks for doing this!
I hope you got lots to donate...that is wonderful of you to do this. And I am glad the weather was good so many people were able to come out and remember.
Nice. Good thoughts. You're right. That's probably the last thing that was on everyone's mind, but it certainly did play a part.
Which leaves one to wonder -- was it planned that way? Or just coincidence?
Anywho. Good article.
Keep up the good work.
best,
vince
Great job. Nice tribute.
Thank you everyone for all the support.
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