Remembering 9/11: FOX23 hears from man who was in North Tower when 1st plane hit

Remembering the man who was in the North Tower when the first plane hit

A story of survival and hope

On the morning of September 11, 2001, the world changed forever. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. Among those who lost their lives were many innocent civilians, as well as hundreds of firefighters, police officers, and other first responders.

One of the survivors of the 9/11 attacks was a man named Michael Lomonaco. Lomonaco was working on the 84th floor of the North Tower when the first plane hit. He was miraculously able to escape the building and make it to safety.

In the years since the attacks, Lomonaco has shared his story with countless people. He has spoken to students, community groups, and even members of Congress. His message is one of hope and resilience. He wants people to know that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

The events of 9/11

On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four airplanes. They flew two of the planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and one plane into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

The attacks caused the collapse of the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, and resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people. The attacks were the deadliest terrorist attack in history, and they had a profound impact on the United States and the world.

The aftermath of 9/11

The 9/11 attacks had a devastating impact on the United States. The attacks led to the deaths of thousands of innocent people, and they caused billions of dollars in damage. The attacks also led to a sense of fear and anxiety among many Americans.

In the aftermath of the attacks, the United States government launched the War on Terror. The War on Terror has been a long and costly conflict, but it has also helped to make the United States safer from terrorism.

The legacy of 9/11

The 9/11 attacks were a tragedy, but they also brought out the best in many people. In the aftermath of the attacks, Americans came together to help each other and to rebuild their communities.

The legacy of 9/11 is one of hope and resilience. The attacks showed that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. The attacks also showed that Americans are a strong and resilient people who can overcome any challenge.