story2672.xml
Title
story2672.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Date Entered
2002-09-11
911DA Story: Story
While sitting in a Hotel Room on a business trip, conversing with my co-workers I was directed to turn on the TV. To my Horror and surprise I was watching the World Trade Center being destroyed.
There I was on the other side of the world at 11:00pm in Penang, Malaysia. Not believeing what I was seeing, I said goodnight to my co-workers, shut down my laptop and watched as if I were watching some movie the destruction that was happening in my Country.
I was partially afraid for being in another country (as an American) wondering if we were all targets, worried that my family and friends would be in danger. I was mostly sadden and heartbroken with the realization of the people whose lives were suddenly ended.
October 12 was quite a different day for me. I experienced first hand the human quality of compassion from the people of Penang. All were quite sad and angry at what happened. I was surprised by the reactions from people on the street who would come up to me and express their sorrow for the loss of my countrymen.
Coming from a Military Family I already understood how closely knit we are as a Human Family. The people of Penang and others reinforced in me the Love and Compassion we have for all fellow Humans.
There I was on the other side of the world at 11:00pm in Penang, Malaysia. Not believeing what I was seeing, I said goodnight to my co-workers, shut down my laptop and watched as if I were watching some movie the destruction that was happening in my Country.
I was partially afraid for being in another country (as an American) wondering if we were all targets, worried that my family and friends would be in danger. I was mostly sadden and heartbroken with the realization of the people whose lives were suddenly ended.
October 12 was quite a different day for me. I experienced first hand the human quality of compassion from the people of Penang. All were quite sad and angry at what happened. I was surprised by the reactions from people on the street who would come up to me and express their sorrow for the loss of my countrymen.
Coming from a Military Family I already understood how closely knit we are as a Human Family. The people of Penang and others reinforced in me the Love and Compassion we have for all fellow Humans.
Collection
Citation
“story2672.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 8, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/15434.