September 11 Digital Archive

story8852.xml

Title

story8852.xml

Source

born-digital

Media Type

story

Created by Author

yes

Described by Author

no

Date Entered

2002-12-17

911DA Story: Story

How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your story.

I was working in Roanoke, Virginia when I heard about it. Later that afternoon I saw everthing on T.V.

Has your life changed since September 11th, 2001? If so tell us how.

Yes it has changed, because I fear for my family and what some lunatic would do. I am very concerned about the world my childern are growing up in.

What do you think should be remebered about September 11th?

We should remember the people that died and those who died for help. Also the courage that they showed.

Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings of the flag changed as a result of September 11th.

Yes, I flew a flag up on September 11th and I still have one up today. No, because the flag has always been a symbol of the United States.

Citation

“story8852.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 1, 2026, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/14968.