September 11 Digital Archive

story4640.xml

Title

story4640.xml

Source

born-digital

Media Type

story

Created by Author

yes

Described by Author

no

Date Entered

2002-09-11

911DA Story: Story

September 11 was a day of sorrow as I mourned the deaths of so many.My daughter, Kristin and I lit candles and sang God Bless America. We placed flags on our home and on our car as to say I am proud to be an American.
One year later I have a different undertanding of 9/11. On Valentines Day of this year my daughter,Kristin, died in a housefire. I now know what it means to loose someone you love in a fire. Kristin had a disability and used a wheelchair.We got her to the window but could not get her thru. She was 23 years old and a major part of who I am,we were one.My understanding of the emotions of those who lost loved ones seems like the same emotion I have,we are united.I truly understand their feelings as I too feel as they do.It is very difficult to loose someone you love.Grief is a long and very difficult road.We need to continue to love and support them as one year of grief is only the beginning.

Suzanne Hugueley

Citation

“story4640.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 9, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/3977.