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Powell Praises 'Gallant Heroes' of United Flight 93

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(Newser) – Colin Powell today honored the "gallant heroes" of United Flight 93 who fought back against their hijackers 8 years ago today. At a ceremony in Shanksville, Pa., where the plane went down, he likened them to the "citizen soldiers" who have fought for the US since its inception. "They refused to let it just happen," he said. Bells tolled for the 40 passengers and crew who were killed, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

"As much as we may try, we can never truly grasp the emotions that must have gone through the hearts of the passengers and crew members," said Powell. "It was up to them, alone and unarmed. They seized the moment, and they lost their lives in so doing, but not before forcing the monsters to abort the mission and crash in this field, saving so many of their fellow citizens."

Colin Powell holds his hand over his heart during the Shanksville ceremony.
Colin Powell holds his hand over his heart during the Shanksville ceremony.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Colin Powell, left, and Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar bow their heads during the Flight 93 ceremony.
Colin Powell, left, and Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar bow their heads during the Flight 93 ceremony.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A wooden cross is seen with other mementos at the temporary memorial of United Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa.
A wooden cross is seen with other mementos at the temporary memorial of United Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Visitors at the temporary memorial for United Flight 93.
Visitors at the temporary memorial for United Flight 93.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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LovinLife
Sep 11, 09 1:21 PM CDT
Oh, when will we stop with the name calling? Monsters, Mr. Powell? *sigh* Reply
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RockyPneumonia
Sep 11, 09 6:47 PM CDT
"Monsters" is not too strong a word.
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polstroad
Sep 11, 09 1:33 PM CDT
ok. fellow passengers better? Reply
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LovinLife
Sep 11, 09 1:59 PM CDT
Neither is an appropriate description of the hijackers.
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polstroad
Sep 11, 09 2:12 PM CDT
and you would call them....? advise, please Reply
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