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2002-09-11

I was at home getting ready for work and a friend had called to tell me that a plane hit the one of the towers at the World Trade Center. I was concerned and turned on the TV to see the North Tower filled with smoke. I was already running late for work and had to leave, not realizing what was to come. I thought it was just an accident and I would hear about it on the radio. While I was on the way to work I heard that the other tower was hit. As I approached the Long Island Expressway, I couldn't believe my eyes. I could see the smoke coming from the towers! I would say I was about 50 miles away from the city and I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. I immediately turned around and headed for home in fear that we were going to be attacked again. My 8 year old son was at school and all I could think of was getting to him. That day will surely be a day I will never forget. We sat and just stared at the TV the entire day in disbelief. The part that saddens me the most is my neighbor lost one of her sons in this horrific event. I could not imagine what that must be like for her and her family. It hurts me so much, I can't even begin to feel her pain. The ironic thing is that her son took off for a golf outing the day before and the day after September 11th, but went in the day of so that he would not be to far behind in his work. That really has to hurt. My heart goes out to Joseph John Peroncino, may God keep you in his arms forever and may God help your family to find the peace and healing they are in such need for. God Bless You and God Bless America!