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Remembering 9/11 – Songs That Helped The Healing Process [VIDEOS]

Chaz — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:36:21 +0000

Today (September 11, 2012) marks 11 years since that tragic day that shook the whole world. And even with so much time passed, I can honestly say I'm still shocked about the events of that day, and sadness still overcomes me. I remember a lot about that fateful day, but one of the things I remember the most, was all of the music I heard during that time. Whether they were tribute songs played on the radio, or songs that I threw in my CD player, these are the songs I remember the most during that horrible time that may have helped the healing process.

Man Attempts to Sing 'God Bless the USA' 911 Times for September 11

Megan Pacella — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:30:44 +0000

Every year on September 11, Americans pause to reflect on the tragic 2001 terrorist attacks that changed the country forever. In 2012, as the U.S. reflects on the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attack in New York City, one man will be resting his voice after belting out the words to 'God Bless the USA' 911 times. That's right: A Utah resident has attempted to sing Lee Greenwood's hit song 911 times in 48 hours.

What I Remember About 9/11, And How That Day Changed Me

Dave Wheaton — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:04:42 +0000

After I was asked to give a summary of what September 11th, 2001 was like for me, I thought I'd share my thoughts and be done with it. But that wasn't the case at all. That day is - as for many of you - one I will never forget, and a day that brought out emotions in me that I will take with me forever. It also gave me a different way of looking at life. I've shared a couple of these stories before, but this is the first time I've told several of these accounts.

Remembering 9/11: How Late-Night Comedy Bounced Back After the Tragedy

Nick Romano — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:02:29 +0000

The events of September 11, 2001 will forever be engraved in American history as one of the most tragic events, and the most impactful moment of our lifetime. But while the country collectively grieved over the human casualties, none were more affected than the residents of New York City. It was there that the devastation occurred and it was there that the survivors, the families of the victims and the city itself had to rebuild their lives.

At the time, most couldn't find the proper words to address the situation, but despite this challenge, it was left to all the late-night shows and media outlets that we often turn to for guidance to help us make sense of 9/11 and help us move on.

Townsquare Media in Abilene Remembers 9/11

Frank Pain — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:20:40 +0000

September 11, 2001 is a day that will be remembered with tremendous heartache but it is also a day that launched a wave of patriotism that has been unparalleled. The staff of Townsquare Media Abilene talk about their memories of that fateful day. Dave Wheaton I was getting ready for my air shift in Kalamazoo, [...]

9/11 One of the Saddest Days in My Life I Will Never Forget

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:00:30 +0000

Every year when 9/11 comes around I find myself day dreaming a lot, it's like I'm in second grade all over again just sitting there motionless and wishing I had the power to redo that day over again and be a real American Hero and save everyone. You know, like that book 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. 9/11 is the day I lost my innocence. I thought this would never happen here, surely not in America the greatest country in the universe.

Randy Travis' 911 Call Hits the Web

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:29:56 +0000

The 911 call made to Texas dispatchers after a passerby found an unclothed Randy Travis on the side of the road has surfaced on the internet. It’s the latest development in the scandal surrounding the troubled country music superstar, who was arrested late Tuesday night (August 7).

Woman Breaks Hip in Hospital Lobby, Told to Call 911

Shauna Wright — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:36:20 +0000

If you’re going to fall and hurt yourself, you might think a hospital lobby is a pretty lucky place to do it. After all, the building does house doctors and nurses who can tend to you right away.

That’s what 82-year-old Doreen Wallace thought. But she was wrong.

9/11 Memories and Emotions [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:07:00 +0000

With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 fast approaching, I felt this familiar feeling in my stomach when a fellow broadcaster, sent me a montage' of sound bites and a songwriters interview. His name is Ty Hager and he hosts a nationally syndicated radio show called "Behind the Hits". I don't think Ty was even expecting to hear what songwriter Billy Montana was going to reveal about his song "Bring on the Rain" Here's the interview.

Touching Animated Shorts From 9/11 Initiative Honor Lives Lost [VIDEOS]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:05:03 +0000

Working with the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the oral history project StoryCorps is on a mission to record at least one story honoring each of the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center that occurred on February 26, 1993 and on September 11, 2001.

Victims of 9/11 Attacks Remembered at 10-Year Anniversary Ceremony [PICTURES]

Stephanie Berning — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:41:43 +0000

The victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were remembered at a ceremony marking the 10-year anniversary of the tragic events on Sunday. The names of the 2,977 people killed in the attacks were read during the ceremony, which stopped for a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. — the time when American Airlines Flight 11 [...]