The Absolutly True Story of a Not-So-Ordinary Flight Attendant

The Absolutly True Story of a Not-So-Ordinary Flight Attendant

A Story by Westminster Abbey
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In honor of CeeCee Lyles, and those lost in 9/11.

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I remember 9/11 like it was yesterday. My wife, CeeCee Lyles, was onboard United 93. She was a flight attendant. I remember that Tuesday morning. I had taken the night shift at work and fell asleep at 7:30 A.M. CeeCee called at 9:47. The answering machine picked it up. I remember her voice, praying for her family, for herself, for the souls of the men who had hijacked her plane. I had talked to her the night before. We talked about everything and nothing. Finally, we were able to talk again. She told me that the plane was being hijacked. I thought she was joking; I didn’t hear the earlier message. She told me to tell our boys that she loved them. She said she had to go. I remember her exact words:

"They're getting ready to force their way into the cockpit."   There was a scream.

"They're doing it! They're doing it! They're doing it!"

She said something I couldn’t understand, and the line went dead. I know that my wife is a hero. She saved hundreds, potentially thousands, of lives when she and the passengers overtook the plane. But to me, she isn’t a hero, she’s my wife, and I’ll love and remember her forever.

© 2012 Westminster Abbey


Author's Note

Westminster Abbey
In honor of CeeCee Lyles, and all those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attack.

Here are my References:
http://www.911myths.com/index.php/CeeCee_Lyles_call
http://old.post-gazette.com/headlines/20011028flt93mainstoryp7.asp
http://www.unitedheroes.com/CeeCee-Ross-Lyles.html

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Thank you for sharing this story, honey. It really touches me.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Cool memorial......Rest in Peace. Res Ipsa Loquitur......
ANF

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

GOD bless everyone who lost their souls.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Touching.

Posted 11 Years Ago


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So sad but touching! 100/100 Great story!

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

We all need reminded of these everyday heros.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Awwww so sad!! :( You did a really good job!!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Aww lovely! I was genuinely about to cry! :'(
100/100

Posted 11 Years Ago


aw, that's so sad

Posted 11 Years Ago



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Tags: 9/11, CeeCee, Lyles, United, 93, Twin, Towers, Terrorist, Terrorism

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