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On the anniversary of 9/11, I have much to be thankful for

By Kim Strickland, September 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm

On the anniversary of 9/11, I have much to be thankful for

On the anniversary of 9/11, I’m grateful I still have a job flying jets. I’m grateful to my fellow pilots and passengers for getting back on airplanes in the wake of the terrorist attacks. I’m grateful we didn’t let them win.

NEVER FORGET:
United Airlines Flight 175
American Airlines Flight 77
United Airlines Flight 93
American Airlines Flight 11

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