Every network's live coverage of 9/11 as it happened is chilling, but one that's so difficult to watch (and also worth watching) is Fox News's coverage. Rick Leventhal, Jon Scott, and Eric Shawn were on-air when the second tower fell. #NeverForget
"Oh, there it goes! There it goes! There it goes! There it goes! Oh, alright. We do need to put it down now. I think we need to put it down now. Here we go," shouted Leventhal, telling his team to put the camera down as the 2nd tower fell so they could run to safety. #NeverForget
You hear them put it down in the street and then the rush as the tower collapsed. Scott and Shawan laid back and didn't say a word, so all you hear is the crushing sound amidst the sirens.
Scott eventually comes in, but only to say: "America, offer a prayer."
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Scott then said American Airlines confirmed Flight 11 was the 1st plane to hit TWC and threw to Brian Wilson in DC. Scott said after: "I would mind you again that perhaps 50,000 people who work in the World Trade Centers....and those towers are virtually gone now." #NeverForget
Not long after, Shawn said: "I think we must say a prayer and our heart certainly goes out to everyone who's there right at this moment...I think it is, Jon, important for us to take a moment to say a prayer, remember this people, and hope that God gives us grace." #NeverForget
Scott replied: "And take a look at the poignant picture you see there. The Statue of Liberty, folks, is still standing. And I think that's important to remember at a time like this." #NeverForget
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