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2002-09-12

It is a morning that will be etched in my memory for as long as I live. I had just taken my daughter to school and did not have the radio on as I usually do. When I walked in the door, my boyfriend, who was supposed to go into the city that morning but opted to be late, looked at me with this look at said "have you seen this?" Of course I had not since it had just happened. I sat in utter disbelief as I watched the second plan hit the second tower and realized that it was not a replay of the first plane. Then the realization that there were people on board the planes, the towers were loaded with people at work. My heart at that moment must have felt the pain of all those that had suffered. I cried for days as I watch the events unfold and realized all of those that had perished and suffered because of the hate of one man. My boyfriends sister's husband worked right next to the twin towers and it took him 13 hours to get home and about 4 for her to know he was okay. My heart goes out to all of the children, wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, grandmothers, grandfathers, and friends who lost someone close to them. You will always be remembered in my prayers. I also pray that we never forget the lessons that the loss of all of those lives have taught us. For to forget them, would be to forget those that perished. Stand strong, stand brave and stand free. Always reach out to help those who cannot help themselves. Make sure justice is served. God will take care of the rest.