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2002-09-09

I had gone to Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, to pick up x-rays. In the waiting area a t.v. was showing a picture of the first tower in flames. I left with my x-rays and when I got in the car, I turned the radio to all stations. I was bringing a Greek salad for lunch with my friend. We just kept the television on and really couldn't eat the salad. It was heartwrenching to watch. I really thought that the fatalities would be much higher. The one thought I can't get out of my mind is a picture of this woman sitting on a curb with people running all around her. Her clothes are burned off and her bare back is showing. She was holding her arms out. I can't get her out of my mind and would love to know that she is o.k.

I am more aware of things/people around me. I try to live my life with more awareness of events around the world. I listen/read about events in other countries. But most of all, I try to be with my family and to help them in anyway I can. I also try not to put off anything. We may never get the another chance.

My husband is a lieutenant in the Newport News Police Department, my daughter is a corporal in the Hampton Police Department, and my son-in-law is a fireman/EMT in the Hampton Fire Department. The firemen, police officers, and medical technicians that rushed to help others should always be remembered and not just this first anniversary of September 11th (9-11). I am thankful that my family was not called upon to make such sacrifices as occurred in New York on that day in September. But we should also not forget everyone that helped in Washington and Pennsylvania and the brave souls on the planes.

I have always flown the American flag. It is on a flagpole in my front yard. In addition I have garden flags with the red, white and blue and "God Bless This House", so it wasn't a new thing for me. I pray that everyone will continue to show this love of country. We live in the best country in the world.