Remarkable what they all did. I’ve seen this before and just watched it again. Brings me to my proverbial knees in awe at the resilience and kindness of the human spirit. Such a wonderful example of the best of the human condition. love this. love you.
OH so amazing I had not seen this! SO wonderful they did what they could and that’s all we are here to do! Not change the world just our little part of it
I wonder if for one week, all media focused on what good people do? What would happen? The energy it would unleash could be phenomonal. Hugz to you Jasmine~
You can sense in these boat captains and crew the awe they felt at being part of something so good. Very moving and reflective of the hearts and minds of the majority of good people on this earth~
Well this turned me into a puddle. Something like this does every time – a reminder of the inherent goodness of people, that we are all one, that kindness and caring win. Thanks for sharing Cindy.
Cindy, I have never heard of this before. What a great story that we should place in the history books of the United States. Plain people doing what they know is right.
It made me think of the Lenny Skutnik story; the fellow who kept on swimming through the ice-choked waters of the Potomic river to save the passengers of a plane that crashed there – – – through the ice – – – and they were in shock. But one man – – – – ONE MAN – – – Lenny Skutkik saved several of them – – – time after time – – – swimming in the ice choked waters. Where do these people come from? Do they offset the Hitlers of this world? I believe they do – – – one at a time.
Thank you so much for posting this. Like the previous commenter, I am a puddle of emotion.
Wally
Yes. The emotion means you care, a lot my friend. The people like this, the heroes who step into the fray and help. These are stories that need to be covered. The onslaught of evil in our media breeds the same. The majority of humans on this planet are decent and good. Not perfect, but willing to step into the fray and help. This is what we all need desperately to hear. Tears yes, but pride also!
It is so much!! Thank you. The amazing thing is how many people responded with no plan or direction other than their own morality. They rescued 500,000 people!! Why wasn’t this on Nancy Grace?
The most beautiful documentary on humanity that I have seen in years. I shared it on Facebook and twitter and wish I could show it to the entire earths population from the heavens. Absolutely powerful. Thank you for sharing this Cindy.
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The most beautiful documentary on humanity that I have seen in years. I shared it on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter and wish I could show it to the entire earths population from the heavens.
Absolutely powerful.
Thank you for sharing this Cindy
It is so profoundly beautiful. Just thinking about it brings tears. These are the stories about people that need to be covered. This is what most people are made of. We are all New Yorkers now, and have been since that awful day~
It is a weepy one all right. It is important to remember that despite all the mass killers and violent nabobs, the vast majority of human beings are kind! Hugz~
Thank You for that. We hear too little of the true worth of humankind. But, it is indomitable and emerges when it is needed. 🙂 . I will post that myself but very glad to give credit to where I first saw it and use the inspiring tiltle that you gave. 🙂
P.S. Please give it a category. They get listed on Google and it benefits us all to see such things. In fact, if I may suggest. if you were to create a category “The True Nature of Humankind” it might become a theme. I am certainly going to do that myself. With all that’s going on in the world, there all to many who would have us think that we are less than this and have us accept that.
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Click on the link for this extraordinary film. The title that Cindy Knoke gave this needs no more words.
Thank you so much for doing this! Greatly appreciate your concern and support! Also appreciate your ideas for promulgating it online.
I did want to alert you that McAfee gives me a site advisor warning when I try and visit your site. I have no idea why?
Cheers to you and thank you~
Remarkable what they all did. I’ve seen this before and just watched it again. Brings me to my proverbial knees in awe at the resilience and kindness of the human spirit. Such a wonderful example of the best of the human condition. love this. love you.
You know we are members of a mutual admiration society ma deah! It is nothing short of amazing what good people can do. Look at you for example~
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Very kind of you as always my friend~
You know that’s a given. You write I reblog it. Just let me know that you have wrote something. Take Care of Yourself!
Awww……
I’ve never seen this before. I’ve had a lump in my throat through the entire viewing. I just shared it on facebook. Thanks, Cindy.
Yep. Me too! Goodness in people is such a beautiful thing to see. Thank you~
Agreed! Thanks, Cindy.
This was an eyeopener for me and it made me cry with pride because we can be good. we can be human if only we would try all the time.
YES!! Exactly. And those of us who practice this must speak up! Hugz to you~
And hugs and peace to you too. xx
OH so amazing I had not seen this! SO wonderful they did what they could and that’s all we are here to do! Not change the world just our little part of it
I wonder if for one week, all media focused on what good people do? What would happen? The energy it would unleash could be phenomonal. Hugz to you Jasmine~
Hugs back to you Cindy!
Tears.
Yes. And hope!
I’ve not seen this video. Ordinary people do extraordinary things for other people!
Thank you, Cindy!
Yes and so much more often than those that do harm!
amazing …. true humanity 🙂
You can sense in these boat captains and crew the awe they felt at being part of something so good. Very moving and reflective of the hearts and minds of the majority of good people on this earth~
thanks for showing us Cindy … we need all the good news!
We do and it is around us all the time~
Hard to watch but so glad you posted this video. 😉
So glad you appreciated it!
Well this turned me into a puddle. Something like this does every time – a reminder of the inherent goodness of people, that we are all one, that kindness and caring win. Thanks for sharing Cindy.
I wish you wrote the title and sub-title! Perfect. And my thoughts and feeliings exactly~
Cindy, I have never heard of this before. What a great story that we should place in the history books of the United States. Plain people doing what they know is right.
It made me think of the Lenny Skutnik story; the fellow who kept on swimming through the ice-choked waters of the Potomic river to save the passengers of a plane that crashed there – – – through the ice – – – and they were in shock. But one man – – – – ONE MAN – – – Lenny Skutkik saved several of them – – – time after time – – – swimming in the ice choked waters. Where do these people come from? Do they offset the Hitlers of this world? I believe they do – – – one at a time.
Thank you so much for posting this. Like the previous commenter, I am a puddle of emotion.
Wally
Yes. The emotion means you care, a lot my friend. The people like this, the heroes who step into the fray and help. These are stories that need to be covered. The onslaught of evil in our media breeds the same. The majority of humans on this planet are decent and good. Not perfect, but willing to step into the fray and help. This is what we all need desperately to hear. Tears yes, but pride also!
utterly amazing!!! thank you for sharing this Cindy, I wasn’t aware that this happened…beautiful to see!
It is so much!! Thank you. The amazing thing is how many people responded with no plan or direction other than their own morality. They rescued 500,000 people!! Why wasn’t this on Nancy Grace?
The most beautiful documentary on humanity that I have seen in years. I shared it on Facebook and twitter and wish I could show it to the entire earths population from the heavens. Absolutely powerful. Thank you for sharing this Cindy.
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The most beautiful documentary on humanity that I have seen in years. I shared it on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter and wish I could show it to the entire earths population from the heavens.
Absolutely powerful.
Thank you for sharing this Cindy
You my friend are a special soul and I am priveleged to know you! Hugz~
Thanks Cindy, this was worth watching again. As Mr. Rogers’ Mother said “Look for the Helpers. There are always Helpers.”
There are, lots of them, helping away, everyday!! That’s headline news to me!
😉
I’m in NY and this is the first time I heard this. This is beautiful. Everyone one did come together that day and many weeks after.
It is so profoundly beautiful. Just thinking about it brings tears. These are the stories about people that need to be covered. This is what most people are made of. We are all New Yorkers now, and have been since that awful day~
Awesome, inspirational people… Humanity at its best!
Yes. Hope affirming! Thank you Bette~
Because you are an inspiration. Feel free to take a look and accept your Grand Award nomination.
http://doniciasthoughts.wordpress.com/2013/09/12/the-grand-awards/
Oh that is so kind and so very appreciated! Thank you~
A beautiful example of how the human spirit responds in times of trouble. Thanks for sharing this Cindy.
Thank you for appreciating it Paul!
I had never seen this – thank you for sharing. It is a lesson for all of us.
I agree!! Thank you for appreciating it!
Thank you so much for posting this. So moving–made me cry.
Yep. Me too. Each time I watched it! Thank you`
This water rescue is a part of 9/11 I never heard of before,Cindy. Thanks for sharing it.
That was incredibly powerful!
I thought so too! I wish this type of story would make the evening news. Maybe I might start watching it again!
Thank you so much for this. I had not seen it before. I heard about the boats but not the whole story. The heroism of everyday people is amazing!
It is wonderful isn’t it!! We all need the good news too!
That’s an amazing video of beautiful people, true heroes indeed. Thanks for posting this, Cindy.
I knew you would appreciate it! Thank you Halim~
it should never have happened. But the people…the people who were targeted, essentially, rose up as heroes…
They helped each other. There is nothing more beautiful!
Thank you for finding and liking my blog
🙂
I wept. Again. I feel sad every time I see the changed skyline. But sometimes ordinary people are extraordinary. We should never forget.
It is a weepy one all right. It is important to remember that despite all the mass killers and violent nabobs, the vast majority of human beings are kind! Hugz~
It is. You are a lovely soul. Hugs to you, too, in your travels.
It is people like you who keep me blogging! Hugz back to you my friend~
That was beautiful. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for appreciating!
Thank You for that. We hear too little of the true worth of humankind. But, it is indomitable and emerges when it is needed. 🙂 . I will post that myself but very glad to give credit to where I first saw it and use the inspiring tiltle that you gave. 🙂
P.S. Please give it a category. They get listed on Google and it benefits us all to see such things. In fact, if I may suggest. if you were to create a category “The True Nature of Humankind” it might become a theme. I am certainly going to do that myself. With all that’s going on in the world, there all to many who would have us think that we are less than this and have us accept that.
Great idea. I will do this when I get home as I am traveling now! Thank you so much for your creative idea~
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Click on the link for this extraordinary film. The title that Cindy Knoke gave this needs no more words.
Thank you so much for doing this! Greatly appreciate your concern and support! Also appreciate your ideas for promulgating it online.
I did want to alert you that McAfee gives me a site advisor warning when I try and visit your site. I have no idea why?
Cheers to you and thank you~
Thank you very much for the heads up. I’ve no idea why, it’s a mystery. I’ll look into it. Thanks again 🙂
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How wonderful of you!
Riveting and Real . . . all these years later!
Yes! I agree and somewhat easier to process now, as we were all in such shock at the time and for years after~