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2002-09-11

My name is MSgt Mickey Vickers an on 11 Sept 01 I was at my desk reviewing medical records when someone ran into it and said that the twin towers in New York City had been hit by two airliners. At that same instance I thought to myself how can two aircraft especially airliners crash into the towers over a big metropolitan area as New York City. Then the third crash came over the radio. I went to a TV in the Dental Clinic and started watching the coverage. It was horrifying to see bodies falling to get away from the flames. I started praying for those who had died and those left with probably injuries beyond belief. I watched as the firefighters and EMS and police went to the site of destruction and then the first tower collapsed and then the second. Tears flowed from my eyes knowing that those brave men and women would probably not come back home. As the day went on I probably worked only about 1 hour. I wanted to know was there survivors and were any of them the Firefighters, police, and EMS personnel. As the day went on miracles did happen and some did not. It reminded me of the distruction of the Murrah Building in OKC, Ok. Its hard to fly on commerical air for me now. I have flown military air for so long I know the pilots and crew and have no problem with them because I do their annual physicals and know their capabilities.

I have sorrow for the children and wives and husbands who lost that shoulder to lean, afternoon baseball, financial support and just someone to talk to when you need that support. I'll never forget that day for the rest of my life and will remember those who died heroicly. They are the real heroes of today. We in the military salute you for your dedication to life and saving life. As a medical member I dedicate my life to you and will strive to keep your memory implanted in my life and the lives of those around me. I salute you with all my heart and soul. God Bless America