Voicemails from 9/11

The voicemails left on September 11, 2001, are a poignant reminder of the devastating events that unfolded that day. Many people left voicemails for loved ones, hoping to reconnect and share their final moments. These voicemails are a powerful reminder of the human cost of the attacks and the enduring impact on families and communities.

Here are a few examples of the voicemails left on 9/11:

  1. From a husband to his wife: "Hi, honey. I just wanted to call and let you know that I'm okay. I'm on the plane, and it's been hijacked. I don't know what's going to happen, but I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I'll be home soon." (The husband, Mark Bavis, was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 11, which crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.)
  2. From a father to his daughter: "Hey, sweetie. I just wanted to call and tell you that I love you. I'm on the plane, and it's been hijacked. I don't know what's going to happen, but I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I'll always be with you." (The father, Lee Hanson, was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 175, which crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.)
  3. From a friend to another friend: "Hey, buddy. I just wanted to call and let you know that I'm okay. I'm on the plane, and it's been hijacked. I don't know what's going to happen, but I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I'll be home soon." (The friend, Todd Beamer, was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.)
  4. From a mother to her son: "Hi, sweetie. I just wanted to call and tell you that I love you. I'm at the World Trade Center, and it's been attacked. I don't know what's going to happen, but I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I'll always be with you." (The mother, Myra Aronson, was a victim of the World Trade Center attacks.)

These voicemails are a powerful reminder of the human cost of the 9/11 attacks and the enduring impact on families and communities. They also serve as a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who lost their lives that day.