Father of Flight 93 Hero Todd Beamer Reflects on Son Storming Cockpit, Shouting ‘Let’s Roll’
- Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:17pm by
Tiffany Gabbay
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We will all remember Todd Beamer — the heroic young man who shouted “let’s roll” as he and fellow passengers stormed the cockpit of hijacked United Airlines flight 93 on September 11, 2001.
Beamer — who left behind two young sons and a pregnant wife — along with fellow passengers, attempted to divert the aircraft, veering it off-course from its target. Tragically, the plane crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Audio of that chilling moment has recently been released.
Since that mournful day, Beamer’s father, David, has become an outspoken and passionate advocate for his son and in educating the public about Flight 93.
During a segment on Fox News Friday, Beamer said that while the recordings serve as a reminder of 9/11, Americans need to know who the enemy is. He added that the public cannot forget because it is reminded daily of the threats present, and by being on heightened alert at all times.
Beamer, who believes the nation is doing its best to ready itself to combat and prevent another terror event said he doesn’t think the public is doing a good job defending itself against the “tactic of infiltration” being used by our enemy — militant Islamists, and Muslims who sympathize with the perpetrators of the September 11 attacks. “They don’t want us to salute …the stars and stripes…they want us to salute the flag of Islam,” Beamer said.
He also singled out the Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) for particular scorn stating the acronym instead stands for, “Constantly Advancing Islamic Regime.”
Beamer believes the American public is “in denial” about what “their tactic of infiltration will do to our republic.”
Beamer also spoke of his son, however, stating, “We’re very proud of Todd and 39 other free people on Flight 93 that day. They had the opportunity to fight back. They did, it was a counter-attack, and it was a victory.”
“There’s a hole in our family just like so many, many other families. Not only that day, but in the days and the years since, where so many brave Americans in carrying on the fight to protect our liberty and freedom and defend our Constitution, have sacrificed their all.”
Watch Beamer’s poignant reflections below:
(h/t: Fox News Insider)
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Comments (113)
QuranisBookofDeath
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:30pmBeame’s dad is 100% right.
It’s about ISLAM and its dirty surrogates lIKE CAIR, MAS, ISNA and the OIC as puppetted by the Muslim Brotherhood (Obama’s favorite hirees into his Administration).
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 11:39pmNo. It’s all about God and his saving grace. Believe that Jesus died for your sins, was crucified, and rose again three days later. We serve a risen Lord.
Report Post »toto
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 12:51amThey are opposites Mimi, good and evil.
Report Post »Kathleen3
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:19pmI heard Mr. Beamer being interviewed today and was left with feelings of deep sadness for his/our loss, great respect for the man and his son, and an anger within myself. Why is it that we allow government, CAIR, the ACLU, SPLC, and other radical groups to silence so many of us from saying what David Beamer so eloquently and honestly stated today?
Peter Gadiel was denied a memorial bench in his hometown for his son who was slaughtered on 9/11 when he insisted the plaque note that his son was killed by Muslim terrorists.
The sadness that exists within the hearts and souls of both David Beamer and Peter Gadiel is visable and can be felt by those thousands of miles away from the TV station in which they are being interviewed. What a travesty and what an insult to these men and their sons it is when wannabe dictators such as NYC’s Bloomberg blatantly deny support and comfort to them in favor of pandering to those belonging to the same group as the terrorists who murdered over 3,000 Americans on 9/11, including Todd Beamer and James Gadiel.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 6:27amWell said, Kath!! Here, here!!
Report Post »Rodeoamy
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 7:37amPolitical Correctness will eat our children.
Report Post »enduro
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:07pmall victims of the 9-11 attacks are hero’s. My problem is that 9-11 is not what it seems. A drone plane was exploded in Shanksville. This is from a woman direct witness. That is why no plane debry was found there. Please do your research. Things are not what they seem. I was fooled for a while myself. I love how i listened to Tom ridge today on fox news and he stressed that the plane was going over 500 miles and hour and landed in the ground and that was why no debry was found. what a joke. replay the fox news report from today. I thought it was funny that he would add this to his remembrance commentary. Got to re-enforce the lie. Do your own research people.
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:18pmyou are a A-HOLE. DUMMIE
Report Post »Dorkville
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:27pmDumba$$
Report Post »neverending
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:40pmA recommendation for you – stuff it you @hol@!
Report Post »OBFSU
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 10:30pmDimwit!
Report Post »godhatesacoward
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 11:20pmOK turd, lets play your cards of logic. A drone plane crashed at Shanksville, that’s why there was no debris?!? Does an object falling from the sky leave no trail of debris? If so what happened to flight 93?
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 11:39pmMan you guys who spout these idiotic and dangerous conspiracy theories are the lowest of the low. Not only are you simple minded fools and unpatriotic you are disrespectful ghouls. Re-writing history in this way is an insult to all of those who were murdered that day. I have never met any of you “truthers” face to face, only online. If I ever meet one of you dooshe nozels in person you will not be able to speak ill of the victims ever again.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 12:17amThis is not the time to raise questions, but to honor our dead and to the living.
Report Post »RRFlyer
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 9:31amI did my research, and you are completely wrong
Report Post »PansyShare
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 11:39amENDURO…Yeah and Bush blew up the towers. What a tool of the left you are.
Report Post »GodsDotr
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:00pmWe will be held accountable for the destruction of this country that the Lord gave us so we could worship Him. May God have mercy on our souls.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:57pmAnd president Dumbo & Ron Paul side with the PLO……
Report Post »http://www.therightscoop.com/levin-blasts-ron-paul-for-recent-comments-blaming-america-for-911/
riseandshine
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 11:03pmYou don’t think much of Ron Paul, do you?…lol. Don’t worry…you’ll most likely get your establishment nominee when all is said and done.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 11:07pmI apologize for that post on this thread.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 3:27am<cont……….but I sure hope not….establishment= corrupt, unconstitutional government. In any case…I don't count on any one individual to right this country, even though a good leader would go a long way. I'm not sure if its in the cards for us to have a country the way the founders envisioned and established for us, at this stage…We'll be ok, if we clean our own houses and get right with the Lord. I'm done with my sermon…lol..Peace
Report Post »freedomisasfreedomdoes
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:54pmMr. Beamer’s son is a symbol of the true American spirit seeded in all of us. A true hero of freedom!
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:52pmAgree…told my daughter just today the story of Todd Beamer, an American Hero, I pray God is blessing him this very minute!
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:50pmTodd Beamer’s words, “Let’s Roll” touched me so much that I shall forever use them in memory of that young man and his incredible courage. Thank each and every one of the Beamer family for who Todd was not only that day but every day of his life. It will be a wonderful pleasure some day in HEAVEN to meet that young man and tell him how wonderful he is.
GOD BLESS YOU, Mr. and Mrs. Beamer and Lisa and the children and Todd’s sister, too. Thank you all so much for who and for WHOSE you are.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 10:47pmOk. Kickagrandma. You keep posting my posts before I can say them. Are you reading my mind? HAARP? Just kidding.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 10:56pmFrom what I have read, Todd was saved and ready to meet his maker. It doesn’t take his place here on Earth but Lord what a hero he was in his death .
Report Post »searching for the Truth
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:49pmI am in complete accord with you Mr. David Beamer , father of Todd Beamer . We need strict immigration laws.
Report Post »betterthantv
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:47pmYour son was a true hero. Never forget that!
Report Post »Tronix
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:38pmGod bless you and your family and son’s soul.
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:31pmAgree Mr. Beamer…..Yes, I remember that well….I love that phrase “Let’s roll !!” which was popular back then. Would be good to use in a campaign by one of the Repub. candidates….you know — attacking the terrorist regime in the WH (nonviolent) that has caused so much destruction. Yes, God bless true heroes like them, the good parents that raised them and pray for many, many more in these dire times.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:15pmSir you had a very courageous son ,God bless you and your family.
Report Post »doglady
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:08pmYour son is the ultimate hero in our book. He is truly in heaven looking out for you and his family. God Bless you Sir.
Report Post »WAR PIGS CRAWLING
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 1:45amDittos, I concur…thank God for true heroes such as Todd…he, by choice to action, is a hero to us all……God bless Todd and his family.
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:00pmI hope, if I get to go to heaven, that I get to meet your son sir!
Report Post »Restored One
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:15pmI saw this interview on FOX and was so touched by what he said. I would like to get a copy of the transcript. He spoke so eloquently and passionately. Not just about his son, but about the entire situation. He did not bash the Govt like some survivors families do, he did not blame anyone other than the terrorists. He made statements that are what so many regular citizens believe. I just found his words so comforting, I wish that our Govt officials spoke the same way about the situation.
Report Post »dmforman
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:49pm@ Restored One I feel the same way. I wish that our candidates for president were as well spoken, honest and focused as Mr. Beamer.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 12:13amBelieve on the blessed Holy name of Jesus and you will be saved. Don’t believe on anyone else.
Report Post »sailfished
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:52pmI wasn’t until the spring of 08 that I was introduced to the previously unknown fact that there was a 3rd building that fell on that day, bldg 7 , a 47 story bldg,not struck by any airplanes that fell down into it,s own footprint @ aprox 5:20 p.m. on sept 11. I invite anyone to visit my youtube channel,just google sailfished, there you will find amongst many an 8 part series that will give you a good starting point to make up your own mind as to whether the n.i.s.t. report, or the 9-11 comm. report is in any way an accurate portrayal of the events of that day. I know, I know, it made my eyes glaze over whenever anybody claimed,”9-11 was an inside job” Wow was it a hard slog ,after aprox. 6 mo. of honest searching that I realized just how huge of a gulf there was between what I thought I knew about what happened on that day and what actually transpired. I expect the usual reaction by some, I understand, I guess I am speaking to those who are interested in the truth rather than patriotic puff. Truth is treason in an age of lies, good luck, stay strong, Sailfished, somewhere N.W.Mt.
Report Post »drago
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:11pmencinom, you have spewwed this crap on every forum you can find, do us all a favor, show us how to perform harakiri…..with a dull knife.And yes encinom, i know its you, same b/s different forum.
Report Post »betterthantv
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:49pmQuit listening to Van Jones and grow a brain. It’s truly disgusting that there are people like you among us! Why do you hate America so much?
Report Post »mama6
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:17pmwho’s a cute little blogger? Oh, it’s you, sailfished. You & George Soros take ur crap & leave us real Americans alone.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 11:32pmThat isn’t encinom there, that’s for sure.
Report Post »Skye904
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 12:43pmso sailfished could you be more specific I tried to find your page on utube to no avail. I would love to find you and show you your own a**.
Report Post »FoxholeAtheist
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:51pmWhat a hypocrite Glenn is.
Report Post »Tronix
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:42pm1. You are an as****. 2. Can you be more specific commenting?
Report Post »betterthantv
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:50pmAnd how do you get that from this story??? You are quite sad my friend. Loosen the turban, it’s damaging your brain!
Report Post »SandyfromChesterfield
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:40pmHe must be so proud of his son who loved his country so much to give his life to it. Blessings to Todd’s young family. You know Todd is overlooking them and protecting them too.
Report Post »FoxholeAtheist
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:40pm“You know it took me about a year to start hating the 9-11 victims’ families? Took me about a year. And when I see a 9-11 victim family on television, or whatever, I’m just like, “Oh shut up!” I‘m so sick of them because they’re always complaining.”
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:50pmHmmmmm, nice. Is that FOXHOLETHEIST or is just a metaphor for one’s head being buried deep inside their rectum?
Report Post »drago
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:03pmencinom, so day, you and i will meet, be afraid, be very afraid….
Report Post »Will M.
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:10pmSome people have too much time on their hands, they cut and paste their vomments on all stories. Plug in your Game Boy and go away…
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:11pmYou sound like you need to be with your friends you know the muzzys,you’re all together at mecca worshiping a pedophile and you see a FLASH then a mushroom cloud and the world just got a lot safer.
Report Post »drago
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:28pmso = some….sheesh…
Report Post »sailfished
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:07pmDrago, My picture is up on my utube channel, I live in N.W. Mt. , enough clues? with a little effort you could locate me ,at which point according to you I will be very afraid. Sounds like an interesting experiment. Your move
Report Post »Better Dead Than Red
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:23pmPeople, I think Fox is quoting Glenn (see his other post).
Report Post »Did he really say that?
survivorseed
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 9:46pmYeah FoxholeAtheist, stop throwing direct quotes from our leader at us, we don’t need your stinkin facts here, you’re in blazer country (now join us as we put our heads back up our a$$E$)
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 12:30amYou lose someone that you love and care about. Then come back and talk. Your knee will bow. I will pray for you.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 12:37amWhat did you just say you dick head?
Report Post »DR4SOUL
Posted on September 10, 2011 at 11:52pmSpoken like a true, conscienceless, compassionless, narcicisstic, self-centered fool of an atheistic. Ever lost a child to terrorists? No? I didn’t think so.
Report Post »survivorseed
Posted on September 12, 2011 at 12:21amSo you guys are appalled at Foxholes quote. Now when I tell you its a direct quote from Glenn Beck, does that make it better?
Report Post »thclad
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:38pmFlight 93 was shot out of the sky by a fighter jet.
Report Post »sailfished
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:17pmcan you make sense of the thought squib happening here? who the heck is encicom?
Report Post »sailfished
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:18pmencinom, sorry
Report Post »drago
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:29pmencinom, i would say you are playing dumb, but thats not playing, now waddle back to your comp. and play some more world of warcraft moron….
Report Post »DR4SOUL
Posted on September 11, 2011 at 12:02amYou’re delusional. There is not one iota of evidence for that imaginary theory.
Report Post »Tear Em Up
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:36pmSir, I am deeply sorry for your lose. I can’t, however, imagine the pride you feel in knowing his last act was one of great heroism and sacrifice. Knowing you raised such an unselfish man, I hope, in some way gives you solace.
“I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.” Abraham Lincoln
Report Post »sailfished
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 8:42pmwill the real encinom please come forward. This is too much fun to be having for such a serious subject.
Report Post »CommonSenseRN
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:35pmGreater love has no man than to give his life….
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Dug2Dark
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:33pmGod Bless You Sir. Like Your Son, You and Your Family are True Heroes.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:33pm“LETS ROLL”.
It’s what they did. It’s what we do.
It’s who we are in the end that counts.
Saint Michael protect us in battle.
Report Post »MikeyMoose
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:24pmGod bless you for giving us your son sir! He and the other heroes of flight 93 will always remain in our thoughts and prayers, and we owe them a great debt for their sacrifice.
Report Post »Luker410
Posted on September 9, 2011 at 7:22pmAs an airline Captain, I say, God Bless you and your family. Thank God for citizens like Todd
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