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2002-09-04

I witnessed the September 11, 2002 Tragedy via radio enroute to a business meeting in Downtown Chicago. The first Air Craft had exploded in the World Trade Tower and few details were available. Approximately thirty minutes later, I arrived at the Aon Building and witnessed the second crash via television monitor. The buidling was evacuated. I immediately phoned my Husband, Mother, Daughter and Uncle to pray and share thoughts about our grief. As I walked toward Michigan Avenue, I was moved by the kind words expresssed by our citizens and offers to share cell phones with complete strangers. During those early moments, I saw our nation come together in a very special way.

My life has been enhanced in several ways: deeper faith in God, taking more time for family and friends and a detrmination to keep going.

The beautiful faces and lives of those who gave their lives for others, those who sustained injuries and the many people around the world who supported our recovery as a nation.

I we did not have a large American Flag at the time. I purchased a stone Cross and placed it on my front porch. It remains there as a remembrance and source of strength. Our Community Association placed small flags near the driveways of each home.