On October 12, 2000, a suicide bombing ripped open the side of the USS Cole. Seventeen lives lost. Dozens injured. And yet, in the chaos, the crew’s courage shone through. They worked around the clock, side by side, determined to save their ship and each other. This isn’t just a story of tragedy—it’s a story of sacrifice, resilience, and the willpower of America’s sailors in the face of unthinkable destruction. 'USS Cole: Al Qaeda’s Strike Before 9/11' captures it all through powerful first-hand

Here are the facts: October 12, 2000. The USS Cole docks in Yemen. A small boat detonates alongside the destroyer. Seventeen sailors dead, dozens more wounded, a billion-dollar warship almost lost. This wasn’t a random attack—it was a calculated strike by al-Qaeda. Less than a year later, America would face 9/11. To understand what happened on that day, you need to understand what happened to the USS Cole first. This series lays out the story with clarity, precision, and truth. 🎬 'USS Cole: Al

Twenty-one years later, a piece of her heart has never healed. Dianne McDaniels' son James was one of the 17 victims of the USS Cole terrorist attack on October 12, 2000. News 3 reporter Chelsea Donovan WTKR shares the Sailor's legacy through his heartbroken mother’s memories. Read more: https://bit.ly/3v5Bqlw | WTKR News 3