09-11-2008, 05:25 AM
Thanks Mindy, for making this post.
I remember exactly where I was when it was happening. I was sitting in front of the television on maternal leave, and suddenly the news reports came flooding in. I got to watch the second plane fly into the tower, in real time, live feed. After that, I could barely tear my eyes away from the set, waiting. I sat there watching the news repeat itself hour after hour, listened to people in shock testify to their witness of the events.
I don't live in New York, but my grandfather was from there, so it's not too far away from me in that sense. I didn't lose anyone, but several people I know have been on tours of duty related to the events that transpired on that day seven years ago. Gah, has it been that long already?
To those whom have lost a loved one to this tragedy, and to those whose loved one(s) may be overseas because of it, I salute you.
I remember exactly where I was when it was happening. I was sitting in front of the television on maternal leave, and suddenly the news reports came flooding in. I got to watch the second plane fly into the tower, in real time, live feed. After that, I could barely tear my eyes away from the set, waiting. I sat there watching the news repeat itself hour after hour, listened to people in shock testify to their witness of the events.
I don't live in New York, but my grandfather was from there, so it's not too far away from me in that sense. I didn't lose anyone, but several people I know have been on tours of duty related to the events that transpired on that day seven years ago. Gah, has it been that long already?
To those whom have lost a loved one to this tragedy, and to those whose loved one(s) may be overseas because of it, I salute you.