“I love you and, no matter what, I’ll see you again”

MANY of the September 11 victims made emotional telephone calls to loved ones in the final minutes before they died. Here are some of their last words:

“Hey Jules, it’s Brian, I’m on a plane and it’s hijacked and it doesn’t look good. I just wanted to let you know that I love you and I hope to see you again. If I don’t, please have fun in life and live your life the best you can. Know that I love you and, no matter what, I’ll see you again.” - Brian Sweeney, United Airlines Flight 175, which crashed into the World Trade Centre North Tower, in a message to his wife.

“Sean, it’s me. I just wanted to tell you I love you. I’m stuck in this building in New York. A plane hit the building or a bomb went off, we don’t know, but there’s lots of smoke and I just wanted you to know that I love you. Bye bye.” - Melissa Hughes, who was in the World Trade Centre, in a message to her husband, who was asleep in their San Francisco home and had not heard the telephone ring.

“I love you. I’m in the World Trade Centre. The building was hit by something. I don’t know if I’m going to get out, but I love you very much. I hope I’ll see you later.” - Father-of-two bond broker Kenneth van Auken’s message to his wife, Lorie. He was on the 102nd floor of World Trade Centre One.

“We’re stuck and we’re trying to get out. If I don’t get to see you, I want you to know that I love you very much.” - Stockbroker Frank Naples, who was in his 105th floor office in the North Tower when the plane hit, speaking to his wife, Heidi, 28, on his mobile phone.

“I’m calling you so you don’t worry. A plane has hit the building. I don’t want you to be upset, I’m going to be okay.” - Computer programmer Karamo Trerra, 36, who was working on the South Tower’s 97th floor speaking to his wife, Sharon Schultz.

“Honey, something terrible is happening. I don’t think I am going to make it. I love you. Take care of the children.” - Stuart Meltzer, 105th floor, to his wife.

“Mommy, the building is on fire, there’s smoke coming through the walls. I can’t breathe. I love you, Mommy, goodbye.” - Veronique Bowers to her mother.

“Liz, it’s me, Dan. My building has been hit. I made it to the 78th floor. I’m OK but will remain here to help evacuate people. See you soon.” - Dan Lopez, to his wife.

“Honey, it’s real bad. I don’t know if we’ll make it out. I want to tell you that I love you and I love the kids.” - Last words of Fire Captain Walter Hynes in a message to his wife, Veronica, before he headed into the World Trade Centre with Ladder Company 13.

“You ready? OK. Let’s roll.” - Todd Beamer, 32, from New Jersey, rallying fellow passengers on United Flight 93 to storm the cockpit.

“I know we’re all going to die, there’s three of us who are going to do something about it. I love you, honey.” - Thomas Burnett, fellow Flight 93 passenger, to his wife.

“I love (daughter) Emmy. Whatever decisions you make in your life, I need you to be happy, and I will respect any decisions that you make.” - Jeremy Glick, Flight 93, to his wife.