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2002-10-14

When I first heard the news about the planes crashing into the World Trade Center it was unbelievable. I was sitting at my breakfast table, hurrying down my meal, because it was time for me to go to work. I heard it on the radio and I immediately turned on the television. I first thought that it was a scene from a movie. As I watch the news coverage, reality set in. I was heart broken and concern. I thought about all the lives that were in that building and the families they represented. How devastating it would be to be in that situation. I knew several people would be injured because the workday was just beginning. Just at that moment the other plane hit the second tower. I was floored. I knew at that point that this was not a stunt or accident, but we were under attack by someone, but whom?.

I was fearful for the people in the towers. I could just realize how frighten they were and how many were injured.
I continued to prepare myself for work. It was very difficult to move from the television. I prayed for those involved in the incident. As time went on and the news came about the Pentagon and the plane crash in Pennsylvania, I began to wonder what was next. Are there any attacks planned for my city? I then left my home for work. Praying that my city was ok...I phoned my husband to touch bases with him. He was ok. I was thankful. I checked on my children schools. They were ok too?.

We I arrived to work, everyone was in amazement as they watched the news broadcast. We could hardly believe what was going on. All sort of debates were going on throughout the office. We could barely get any work done. Everyone was so concerned about our country.

I can truly say, ?September 11, 2001 is a day a will always remember and honor the people who lost their lives.?.