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*** Were were you when you first heard? I was in the doctors office as we saw the plane crash into the towers, it was heartbreaking. 
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MEOWMAMA3
9/16/2009 10:00PM
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I was teaching a Reading lesson to 4th graders and the teacher next door came in and whispered that a plane had crashed into the tower. I wasn't sure what to think...I pretty much figured it was a sightseeing plane gone astray. 20 minutes later she came back and whispered about the next plane. Then the Gym teacher came in and whispered about the rest. All the while I had to pretend nothing was going on. Every staff member went into emergency mode and things were fine until panicking parents arrived...some screaming and pulling out their kids. Mind you it was early Sept. and we were not familiar with all the parents yet. what a mess. Cleared the school, then drove home in gridlock Center City traffic listening to the radio and staring in fear at the looming Philly skyscrapers, barely crawling and watching panicky pedestrians trying to get to their trains and buses. Then riveted to the tv for weeks. I found out on tv that a friend from hs, along with his 2 brothers were NYFD. 2 of them found the other one buried in the rubble. My little brother was landscaping a client's yard at the time-she and her small daughter were on the first plane. Just awful. I'll never forget that day if I live to be 100.
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WILLOW49
9/12/2009 1:03AM
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I was working at my desk at home. I always had TV on to listen to the news, but didn't turn it on that day. Hubby called me from work to ask if I'd heard the news. May we never forget... 
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TRAVELNISTA
9/11/2009 9:12PM
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I was watching the TV right after the 1st plane hit as soon as it came on the news. My neighbor called me and told me to turn the TV on. She knew that I worked out of the house rather than go into my office. I sat there in disbelief as the 2nd plane hit. I was actually on the telephone ordering flowers for my Grandmother who had just passed away the day before. I live at the Jersey shore and she lived in Cortland, NY. The phone towers were on the 2nd tower that was hit so in the midst of my order the phone died. I was in a panic because I was upset at what I was seeing on TV and I was also freaking out because I knew I could not attend the funeral as it was too far away and now there would be no flowers. Thank God the other person on the other end of the phone also knew what was going on and when the phone went dead she put 2 and 2 together. She had enough information to make sure flowers were there for my Grandmother. It certainly helped she knew who my Grandmother was. My grandmother was very well known in Cortland since she owned the local bowling alley. There is not much to do in Cortland but bowling is one of the things they do, plus many if the town;s kids grew up there playing on a team or working there. When the phone lines finally went back up, I think it was almost a week later I was able to call her back. She told me that the flowers were delivered and she described them for me. They sounded beautiful. She did not have time to get my credit card info and when I called back she would not even accept payment for the flowers. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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ASHESS85
9/11/2009 3:38PM
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I was a high school student, sitting in my choir class when our principle announced that there had been an accident in NYC. I didn't think it was that big of a deal until the tv was turned on and then a little while later we saw the 2nd plane hit. I've never been that scared in my entire life, the school was preparing in case we were attacked and we were let out early. I hope I never have to go through something like that again in the U.S.
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GIRLINMOTION
9/11/2009 10:39AM
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I woke up to the news talking about it and thought it was a April Fools joke but it wasn't April. I jumped out of bed to turn on the TV and it was on every station. I still couldn't believe that it was happening. How could it? There had to be warning signs? My heart goes out to all who lost a love one or has to live with the memory of being a survivor. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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IRISHRAVEN
9/11/2009 10:27AM
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I was working for an import/export company at the time. Our office was right next to the very busy Austin/Bergstrom International Airport. It was my first real day at work (as opposed to just training). My boss was sitting next to me, we had just booted up my computer, the owner stepped from his office and said "someone just hit one of the Twin Towers with a plane". Then all the TVs came on and we saw it. I was sitting in a room full of strangers (I only had met my boss the week before) but we were one at the moment. My boss and I grabbed each others hands and held on for life as all the plane activity over us went silent and all we could hear were the news reports. It felt like everything was in slow motion. The owner told everyone to go home and be careful and to come back the following Monday. I drove home shaking and crying, as I'm sure so many others did. I saw peoples faces and how pale and scared everyone looked. I got home and just held my daughter so tight. She was young, only 9 years old at the time, and her school had shown the children the news footage so she had seen what happened. I tried to explain the best I could to a child and we cried together and I held her. I had a dear friend who was in New York at the towers doing some survey work for some fountains they were going to put in. We didn't know if he was alive or dead. Thank The Powers That Be we found out once communications were restored that he had gotten done early and finished the evening before the attack so he was ok. This morning she and I heard "Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning" by Alan Jackson and we both admitted that the emotions and memories of that day are still very much alive in us. Peoples voices become quieter and more somber when they speak of 9/11 and it's something I pray never changes. I have to admit that I have a stronger love now for my fellow man, but also a bitterness that just won't seem to go away. May We Never Forget. May Peace Be With All Those Effected By This Horrible Day. May Those Who Lost Their Lives Have Peace In Death. May Those Who Lost Their Loved Ones Find Peace In Life. 
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PINKOWL
9/11/2009 7:43AM
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I was a firefighter at the time and one of our fellow men was in one of the buildings working , he didn't make it. I will never forget for anyone that day. 
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DAWNWATERWOMAN
9/11/2009 6:41AM
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I was working as a care giver for an elderly gentleman. He was still sleeping so I was watching the Today Show on his tv. I remember being so shocked when I saw them filming the then smoking 1st tower reporting that an accident had happened when all of a sudden the 2nd plane hit the 2nd tower. I still can't believe it. I was just glued to the tv all day and couldn't wait to call my children to confirm that they were alright after the pentagon crash. The lived in Tidewater VA at the time and with all the military bases there right by the house where they lived I was fearful of where the next attack might occur. That was a sad and tragic day. And yet, in hind sight when you look at all the lives that were NOT lost, there in lies the miracle. God is good, all the time. Thanks for posting this reminder Tracy. Love, Dawn 
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Why is it a good person is taken from us too soon when there are so many evil people who are with us for longer than they deserve?
This past Saturday, a friend and his wife lost their 18 year old daughter Erika when she was struck and killed by a car.
She was their only child, their joy. This has been extremely hard on my daughter's father and his parents as their daughter Patsy Ann was killed by a drunk driver while she was riding her bike at the tender age of 13. Being they don't have a computer and it seems I have a way with words, I helped to put their condolensces in the legacy guest book online.
I can not even fathom the depth of their pain and despair over this loss.
I tell people that they need to alwaqys tell those thye love how they feel and never go away angry. It is important to make the best of each day you are given and never have regrets.
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MEOWMAMA3
9/16/2009 9:49PM
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Hi Tracy, You are so right about expressing love. Regularly. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family and friends. Kim Report Inappropriate Comment |
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VICKIB01
9/16/2009 8:48AM
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Tracy.. this was saddening to read.. i'm so very sorry! Totally agree with what you said.. and I love you.. for your kind words and inspiration.. hope you are feeling better too!
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2CATS2LOVE1
9/11/2009 6:51PM
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So very sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest condolences.
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SNAZZYPS
9/10/2009 2:05AM
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I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and your friends. Hugs, Pam Report Inappropriate Comment |
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IRISHRAVEN
9/9/2009 4:12PM
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Oh Tracy I am so sorry.
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P316LEIA
9/9/2009 11:02AM
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It is always hard to lose someone no matter what age. Take care.
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CASEY-DIANE
9/9/2009 10:52AM
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I agree Tracy. Love ya! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LMB100
9/9/2009 7:06AM
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I am so sorry to read this. You are right... never take those you love for granted. TELL them, as often as you can. What a tragedy, a parent's worst nightmare. Hugs and peace to your friends.
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TRUSTYRUSS
9/9/2009 6:53AM
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Very touching, my sincere condolances to the family and friends. Russ Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MONGO2TEN
9/9/2009 4:57AM
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How sad:( I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child at any age. I will keep them in my prayers. Life isn't fair sometimes, but God is a great Comforter. ~Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment |
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NEEDSHELP4EVER
9/9/2009 4:50AM
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Praying for them Tracy A girl who went to school with my youngest son was killed in an accident with a lorry when she was 18, and at the funeral her parents had gone grey overnight, but the saddest thing I saw was her 21 year old brother carrying the coffin, broke my heart, as he went to school with my eldest son and it brings it home to you. Their son lives in Chicago now so they have no children near home God Bless sue Report Inappropriate Comment |
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DAWNWATERWOMAN
9/9/2009 2:04AM
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I am so sad to read this blog. My heart goes out to your daughter's father and his family. I will lift up prayers for them and of course their beloved daughter. We can not begin to answer the question you post. Life is not always fair as we see it. My only thought is that she has been taken too early but will not have to deal with the struggles and trials that so many do. No comfort I am sure but perhaps in time it will be. Be blessed and be well my friend. You're very kind to help them as you are. Lots of love, Dawn
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LAINIESNEWLIFE
9/9/2009 12:16AM
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That is so sad! I'm so very sorry to hear this. Your friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Hugs, Lainie Report Inappropriate Comment |
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TRECECOOKS
9/8/2009 11:54PM
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My heartfelt condolences on their incredible loss. They'll be in my prayers.
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Tracy I am so proud of you. I love you poem and If it is ok I would like to borrow it as my reminder that I am not in this journey alone
I guess you know you will be safe when you really need them!
Here's some water to swallow that Xanax :)