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2002-09-11

My name is Judy Bagdassarian and I am from South Hackensack, New Jersey. On the morning of September 11th, 2001 I was at my job in Montvale, New Jersey working at my desk. I had my radio on and tuned in to 95.5 WPLJ when an announcement came over the radio that a airplane had crashed into the World Trade Center. I immediately went around the office to relay what had happened. Of course, at that time I was thinking that this was a terrible accident. As I continued to listen to the radio I remember the DJ's talking about the accident and relaying feedback from news people and others. Starting to realize the magnitude of what had just happened.

Then I will never forget one of the DJ's, Todd Pettingil saying "another plane has crashed into the other tower and that New York is under attack". Those words to the day echo in my mind so clearly and still send numbness through my body.

After countless hours of watching telivision that week it was so emotionally draining. But, I guess I needed to know as much about the unfortunate people and their families. I believe it helped me to deal with my own saddness.

Now 1 year later I find myself with the same emotions that I felt last year.

To all that have lost, I hope you can find some comfort in the future with the help of your loved ones to lean on.

And may terrorism never show its ugly face again.


Judy Bagdassarian