Heroes: The Story of Flight 93
- Sep 14, 2021
- 40:26
- Full Episode
<p>Lester Holt interviews family members, including the now-grown children of some of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, as they honor the lives and courage that inspired the world on 9/11.</p><p>Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/watch-dateline-episode-heroes-story-flight-93-now-n1278967">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/watch-dateline-episode-heroes-story-flight-93-now-n1278967</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Flight 93's passengers fought back against hijackers on 9/11, showcasing extraordinary bravery and sacrifice, as recounted by their families.
Key points
- Courageous Acts. The passengers of Flight 93 united to fight back against their hijackers.
- Final Messages. Passengers left heartfelt messages for their loved ones as they faced danger.
- Flight 93 Hijacked. Flight 93 was hijacked by terrorists, leading to a desperate struggle for control.
- Let's Roll: A Rallying Cry. Todd Beamer's words inspired a charge against the hijackers, symbolizing bravery in crisis.
- The Fight to the End. Passengers on Flight 93 fought back against the hijackers, showcasing extraordinary courage.
- A Mother's Last Message. Dina Burnett recalls the heart-wrenching moment she had to tell her daughters about their father's death.
Episode highlights
- Courageous ActsThe passengers of Flight 93 united to fight back against their hijackers.“What happened above this Pennsylvania field ranks among the most courageous acts in American history.”1:07Sep 14, 2021
- Final MessagesPassengers left heartfelt messages for their loved ones as they faced danger.“Please tell my family I love them too.”23:57Sep 14, 2021
- Flight 93 HijackedFlight 93 was hijacked by terrorists, leading to a desperate struggle for control.“We're going to change the script.”27:28Sep 14, 2021
- Let's Roll: A Rallying CryTodd Beamer's words inspired a charge against the hijackers, symbolizing bravery in crisis.“Let's roll.”28:36Sep 14, 2021
- The Fight to the EndPassengers on Flight 93 fought back against the hijackers, showcasing extraordinary courage.“They fought to the end.”32:20Sep 14, 2021
- A Mother's Last MessageDina Burnett recalls the heart-wrenching moment she had to tell her daughters about their father's death.“It doesn't get any tougher, does it?”34:20Sep 14, 2021
- Legacy of HeroesThe passengers' actions on Flight 93 prevented further tragedy, marking them as heroes.“I think that they're all heroes, every single one of them.”38:13Sep 14, 2021
