story8759.xml
Title
story8759.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Date Entered
2002-12-16
911DA Story: Story
How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience.
I saw the planes crash into the world Trade Center and the Pentagon and realized we were at war. I also realized this war would be more destructive than any other war and that it will be on a American soil. It was also historic because innocent civilians were attacked.
Has your life changed because of September 11,2002? if so tell us how.
Yes it has changed, because I travel a lot. Twice a year I travel on air planes, therfore there is a a possibility of my plane being highjacked. Because we live in a city surrounded by the millatary and water, there is a possibility that terrorist would blow up one our tunnels or bridges. Living in this area makes us more us more of a target. I always think of this possibility.
What do you think should be remembered about September 11th?
After we were attacked, many Americans immediately wanted to help. We realized what heroes, the firefighers,police officers, and rescue people really are. Also construction workers and iron workers sifted through the rubble for months in order to give the dead a decent burial. Thousand of Americans linked up to give blood, food and suport to anyone that needed it. Americans came together as one united nation in a crisis.
Did you fly an amarican flag after the event of September 11th? Have your feelings changed about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th?
Yes I flew the flag, and I wear one on my clothes every single day. No, my feelings haven't changed, but now I want everyone to know how feel and to remind everyone what our flag represents.
I saw the planes crash into the world Trade Center and the Pentagon and realized we were at war. I also realized this war would be more destructive than any other war and that it will be on a American soil. It was also historic because innocent civilians were attacked.
Has your life changed because of September 11,2002? if so tell us how.
Yes it has changed, because I travel a lot. Twice a year I travel on air planes, therfore there is a a possibility of my plane being highjacked. Because we live in a city surrounded by the millatary and water, there is a possibility that terrorist would blow up one our tunnels or bridges. Living in this area makes us more us more of a target. I always think of this possibility.
What do you think should be remembered about September 11th?
After we were attacked, many Americans immediately wanted to help. We realized what heroes, the firefighers,police officers, and rescue people really are. Also construction workers and iron workers sifted through the rubble for months in order to give the dead a decent burial. Thousand of Americans linked up to give blood, food and suport to anyone that needed it. Americans came together as one united nation in a crisis.
Did you fly an amarican flag after the event of September 11th? Have your feelings changed about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th?
Yes I flew the flag, and I wear one on my clothes every single day. No, my feelings haven't changed, but now I want everyone to know how feel and to remind everyone what our flag represents.
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Citation
“story8759.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed December 31, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/14469.