September 11 Digital Archive

story5215.xml

Title

story5215.xml

Source

born-digital

Media Type

story

Created by Author

yes

Described by Author

no

Date Entered

2002-09-11

911DA Story: Story

I was in the car and heard that a plane had hit the Tower of the World Trade Center. As everyone, I thought it was a small plane. I turned on the TV at work and the second plane hit. It was such a shocked, frozen moment when the reality, that it couldnt be an accident, registered.

I wasn't near New York, I never have been there and knew that I wouldnt be able to go and help, but in that time, we all seemed to become a part of New York and New York became America. I live 600 miles away. But I have never felt such a profound sadness, depression and disbelief. I was glued to the TV and still couldnt comprehend it.

For a moment in time we got a glimpse of the human spirit, honor and kindnes in people and that makes me a better person and live every day in the spirit of the people of New York

Citation

“story5215.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 1, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/3657.