nmah209.xml
Title
nmah209.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Date Entered
2002-08-19
NMAH Story: Story
I was called for jury duty september 11th 2001.
I had to report at 8:00am. Needless to say I witnessed
the horror of that day in a room jam packed with my
fellow citizens and still felt very alone,you could hear
your own heart beating and nothing else. Many watched
jaw slack, eyes wide open, as a plane hit the second tower and many said it was just an accident, never actually believing their statement as it was spoken. I saw a burly type biker cry, and an elderly woman who he did not know comfort him.
The courthouse was closed shortly after the attack.
The streets were desolate on my way home, I saw American Flags proudly displayed on porches during the two mile drive home.
At home I watched the unimaginable happen as the Pentagon was attacked,a plane crashes at the hands of brave passengers and the Towers fell.
I had to report at 8:00am. Needless to say I witnessed
the horror of that day in a room jam packed with my
fellow citizens and still felt very alone,you could hear
your own heart beating and nothing else. Many watched
jaw slack, eyes wide open, as a plane hit the second tower and many said it was just an accident, never actually believing their statement as it was spoken. I saw a burly type biker cry, and an elderly woman who he did not know comfort him.
The courthouse was closed shortly after the attack.
The streets were desolate on my way home, I saw American Flags proudly displayed on porches during the two mile drive home.
At home I watched the unimaginable happen as the Pentagon was attacked,a plane crashes at the hands of brave passengers and the Towers fell.
NMAH Story: Life Changed
I will not be manipulated.
I will not pretend to understand.
I will not forget.
I will not live my life with my eyes, and ears covered.
I will do everything in my power to stop this from happening again.
I will love and cherish my Wife, Children, and Country
till the day I die.
I will not pretend to understand.
I will not forget.
I will not live my life with my eyes, and ears covered.
I will do everything in my power to stop this from happening again.
I will love and cherish my Wife, Children, and Country
till the day I die.
NMAH Story: Remembered
On September 11, thousands of innocent people were murdered because too many Americans naively reject the reality that some groups are dedicated to the distruction of others. Many political pundits, politicans and media personnel want us to forget the carnage.
They say we must focus on the bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the killers. They implore us to understand the motivation of the perpetrators. Major television stations have announced they will assist the healing process by not replaying devastating footage of the planes crashing into the Twin Towers.
We do not need to understand evil, we need to eradicate it.
Whatever shape, color, or form it takes.
It may pervert any religion.
Show it's self in any race or gender.
The only way to remember September 11th 2001 is to
rebuild on the site, renew our spirit, and remember
the sacrifice of our servicemen and women, and live
by our Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
They say we must focus on the bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the killers. They implore us to understand the motivation of the perpetrators. Major television stations have announced they will assist the healing process by not replaying devastating footage of the planes crashing into the Twin Towers.
We do not need to understand evil, we need to eradicate it.
Whatever shape, color, or form it takes.
It may pervert any religion.
Show it's self in any race or gender.
The only way to remember September 11th 2001 is to
rebuild on the site, renew our spirit, and remember
the sacrifice of our servicemen and women, and live
by our Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
NMAH Story: Flag
I have in the past always flown the flag on holidays.
Now post 911 I fly my flag every day.
Now post 911 I fly my flag every day.
Citation
“nmah209.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed November 27, 2024, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/40875.