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IMAGE: DAHLGREN. Va. (Sept. 11, 2019) – Navy chief select David Hernandez shares a story of heroism in response to the terrorist attacks and ensuing tragedies on 9/11. Hernandez was one of seven chief select ‘heroism readers’ based at commands located on Naval Surface Facility Dahlgren who recounted acts of heroism on that tragic day in our nation’s history. Hernandez – reading to military, first responders, government and contractor personnel gathered to honor the victims of 9/11 – recounted that: “Fifteen minutes after takeoff from Boston, American Airlines Flight 11 was hijacked by five al Qaeda terrorists and sharply changed its flight path away from Los Angeles to New York City. Using crew telephones, flight attendants Betty Ong and Amy Sweeney calmly relayed information to their colleagues on what was unfolding that morning. Those on the other end of the line were astonished at their calm demeanor and professionalism at the time. At least 20 minutes before the plane crashed into the North Tower, American Airlines had the names, addresses, and other information on three of the five hijackers, details that would help the FBI get a jumpstart on the investigation.”
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Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Dahlgren, Va. - DAHLGREN. Va. (Sept. 11, 2019) – Navy chief select David Hernandez shares a story of heroism in response to the terrorist attacks and ensuing tragedies on 9/11. Hernandez was one of seven chief select ‘heroism readers’ based at commands located on Naval Surface Facility Dahlgren who recounted acts of heroism on that tragic day in our nation’s history. Hernandez – reading to military, first responders, government and contractor personnel gathered to honor the victims of 9/11 – recounted that: “Fifteen minutes after takeoff from Boston, American Airlines Flight 11 was hijacked by five al Qaeda terrorists and sharply changed its flight path away from Los Angeles to New York City. Using crew telephones, flight attendants Betty Ong and Amy Sweeney calmly relayed information to their colleagues on what was unfolding that morning. Those on the other end of the line were astonished at their calm demeanor and professionalism at the time. At least 20 minutes before the plane crashed into the North Tower, American Airlines had the names, addresses, and other information on three of the five hijackers, details that would help the FBI get a jumpstart on the investigation.”


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