Todd Beamer said "Let's roll." These powerful words were his last recorded statement, spoken on September 11, 2001, aboard United Airlines Flight 93.
The Context of "Let's Roll"
The phrase gained iconic status due to the extraordinary circumstances in which it was uttered. As one of the passengers on United Airlines Flight 93, Todd Beamer was on a phone call with a GTE airphone supervisor when he and other passengers made the courageous decision to confront the hijackers.
- Date: September 11, 2001
- Location: United Airlines Flight 93
- Speaker: Todd Beamer, a passenger
- Circumstance: Before he and other passengers attempted to storm the cockpit and retake control of the plane from the hijackers during the 9/11 attacks.
Todd Beamer's Heroism
Beamer, along with other passengers and crew members, led an effort to reclaim control of the aircraft after learning about the other hijacked planes that had struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Their brave actions likely prevented Flight 93 from reaching its intended target, which is believed to have been the U.S. Capitol Building or the White House. The plane ultimately crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, killing all 44 people on board.
The phrase "Let's roll" became a rallying cry for American resolve and resilience in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. It symbolizes the spirit of defiance against terrorism and the willingness to act in the face of grave danger.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Todd Beamer |
| Event | September 11, 2001 attacks |
| Location | United Airlines Flight 93 |
| Significance | Rallying cry before passengers attempted to overpower hijackers |
| Last Recorded | His final words heard before the struggle began |
For more information on the phrase and its historical context, you can visit the Let's roll Wikipedia page.
