Fri, Sep 02, 2011
Reminds Public Of Their Roles As First Responders
As the 10th anniversary of September 11th
approaches, the world's largest Flight Attendant union, the
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), reminds the public that
the story of 9/11 cannot be told without recognizing the Flight
Attendant heroes and the role they played as first responders. At
the same time, AFA is focused on providing members with support,
resources and a forum for remembering their flying partners who
perished in the line of duty and for relating their own
experiences.
"Our twenty-five Flight Attendant heroes on those four fateful
flights acted as first responders. They relayed the first
intelligence of the day that served to alert our country and our
fellow crewmembers on flight 93 who in turn acted without
reservation against evil, sacrificing their own lives to protect
the lives of countless others. September 11th showcased the
tremendous bravery of Flight Attendants," said AFA International
President Veda Shook.
Earlier this month the union launched an on-line
memorial to the honor the 25 crewmembers who were
among the first to alert the world to danger and courageously
fought back on September 11, 2001.
On each anniversary the union encourages Flight Attendants to
mark the day in the way that's best for them – whether that
means honoring our heroes by working a flight, attending a memorial
or observing a quiet reflection among family and friends. It can be
a difficult day for Flight Attendants as images and stories from
that fateful day are replayed and renewed. This year it will be
especially challenging to personally choose how to remember as
media attention promises to be intense. For Flight Attendants, the
anniversary is important for the world to remember, but the events
of September 11th are present with them every flight.
"Every day since September 11th, Flight Attendants go to work
with an even greater sense of responsibility. We know that not only
are we first responders to emergencies affecting the health and
safety of our passengers and other crewmembers, we are also the
last line of defense in aviation security," stated Shook.
"Nearly ten years ago on September 11, 2001, we lost our flying
partners and our profession changed forever. We promised to Never
Forget our heroes who were first responders in the sky. We promised
to Never Forget the events of that day and to ensure they never
happen again. Our heroes will forever unite us," said Shook.
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