email895.xml
Title
email895.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
email
Date Entered
2002-09-16
September 11 Email: Body
Subject: Allen called in
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 6:25 PM
Dear FOA (Friends of Allen),
Allen called me this evening from Oslo. He had managed to leave me a
message last night when I was out, getting some air and a change of
scenery
for a few minutes. On his trip to Oslo from the airport, he was hearing
words, World Trade Center, Pentagon, high-jackers. He was so absorbed
trying to understand the Norwegian words, that he missed his exit. As he
was groping his way to the hotel, he stopped and asked a police officer
for
directions. By a strange coincidence, he was at the American Embassy, and
the officer told him what was happening.
He wanted everyone to know that he is OK, over in Oslo and asked me to
contact some of you. He has tried to call several people and has had
trouble getting through to this area, as phone lines have been
unavailable. He was able to reach his Dad in Durham, who helped to calm
him down - he was angry and bewildered, of course. He has been keeping up
with things, and meeting lots of other travelers, exchanging tidbits of
info. He said that every Norwegian that he meets offers condolences.
Allen's biggest problem has been that his hotel doesn't have CNN, as they
are changing service and the new, with CNN, is not hooked up yet. I
encouraged him to enjoy his trip, that there is really nothing he can do
about this, and that it will go on for a long time; he knows he can't come
back anyway. People were being told that flights might not return until
late next week. He doesn't plan to even try to get back earlier than his
scheduled Sept. 20th date (I think).
While we were talking, the hotel sent him a message that the PC in the
lobby was available, so he wanted to get on the internet and see what he
could learn. People were going to bars and restaurants to watch CNN. He
knew details about the news that I did not, so he seems to be keeping up.
His experience in air traffic control was kicking in and making him
curious
about the high-jackers process.
So, this is just a note to let you all know that he is well, though
frustrated, and probably will proceed on at least part of his planned
tour.
Best and sympathies,
Pat
Subject: Re: Allen called in
Sent: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 10:49:41 -0700
Pat,
Thank you so much for your e-mail. I looked for your number last night to
see if Allen had check-in with you but was unable to locate the number. I
imagine that Allen must be extremely frustrated; we all have each other
through this and he is somewhat alone with strangers. I am glad to hear that
the Norwegians are sending their condolences to him and us. It is a terrible
time to try and site see and have fun. Again, I am so sorry for how
extremely frustrated he must feel.
Ashley
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 6:25 PM
Dear FOA (Friends of Allen),
Allen called me this evening from Oslo. He had managed to leave me a
message last night when I was out, getting some air and a change of
scenery
for a few minutes. On his trip to Oslo from the airport, he was hearing
words, World Trade Center, Pentagon, high-jackers. He was so absorbed
trying to understand the Norwegian words, that he missed his exit. As he
was groping his way to the hotel, he stopped and asked a police officer
for
directions. By a strange coincidence, he was at the American Embassy, and
the officer told him what was happening.
He wanted everyone to know that he is OK, over in Oslo and asked me to
contact some of you. He has tried to call several people and has had
trouble getting through to this area, as phone lines have been
unavailable. He was able to reach his Dad in Durham, who helped to calm
him down - he was angry and bewildered, of course. He has been keeping up
with things, and meeting lots of other travelers, exchanging tidbits of
info. He said that every Norwegian that he meets offers condolences.
Allen's biggest problem has been that his hotel doesn't have CNN, as they
are changing service and the new, with CNN, is not hooked up yet. I
encouraged him to enjoy his trip, that there is really nothing he can do
about this, and that it will go on for a long time; he knows he can't come
back anyway. People were being told that flights might not return until
late next week. He doesn't plan to even try to get back earlier than his
scheduled Sept. 20th date (I think).
While we were talking, the hotel sent him a message that the PC in the
lobby was available, so he wanted to get on the internet and see what he
could learn. People were going to bars and restaurants to watch CNN. He
knew details about the news that I did not, so he seems to be keeping up.
His experience in air traffic control was kicking in and making him
curious
about the high-jackers process.
So, this is just a note to let you all know that he is well, though
frustrated, and probably will proceed on at least part of his planned
tour.
Best and sympathies,
Pat
Subject: Re: Allen called in
Sent: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 10:49:41 -0700
Pat,
Thank you so much for your e-mail. I looked for your number last night to
see if Allen had check-in with you but was unable to locate the number. I
imagine that Allen must be extremely frustrated; we all have each other
through this and he is somewhat alone with strangers. I am glad to hear that
the Norwegians are sending their condolences to him and us. It is a terrible
time to try and site see and have fun. Again, I am so sorry for how
extremely frustrated he must feel.
Ashley
September 11 Email: Date
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 6:25 PM
September 11 Email: Subject
Allen Called In
Collection
Citation
“email895.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed December 10, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/37804.