nmah5148.xml

nmah5148.xml

born-digital

story

yes

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2002-09-23

I was home watching TV and ended up staying home and watching the events
unfold all day. I couldn't believe what was happening. On Monday the 10th, I had
heard more bombing and killing news on the TV and had thought to myself
that I was glad that nothing like that was happening in the US...and the very next
day it did. That eerie timing will always haunt me.

I went to pick up my husband from the metro station at 1:00 pm as he works
downtown in LaFant Plaza and they closed the building at 10:00 am. He said that
he didn't see or hear anything regarding the Pentagon crash but he could smell
the smoke pretty stong in the air. LaFant Plaza is just 1 mile from the Pentagon.
He said that it was very chaotic at the plaza as everyone was evacuating quickly.

Yes, for 2 months afterwards I would tear up or cry at any news info related to
the event or the littlest patriotic story, song, etc. I was angry that so many
innocent people were killed and I wanted to know why...what did we do to provoke
this? I was sad that we as humans continue to participate in war in the new
millennium. I am sad that others in the middle east continue to suffer.

The one year anniversary has just passed and I'm surprised to see that all my
emotions over the event seem to be right at the surface still. It felt good to
attend some of the commemorative events to share the sorrow and the pride
with others. I watched a few informative TV programs on the event and on the
world trade center and was grateful for a bigger picture of things.

I feel like I now know what Americans must have felt when past wars were going
on. I have a new interest in the history of conflict. I have a stronger appreciation
for our men and women that serve in our armed forces here and around the world.

The tragedy of lost innocent lives.

The heroism of police, fire fighters, the passengers on the plane that crashed in
PA, the air traffic controllers.

The amazing out pouring of help from Americans and many supporting countries.

The loss of a sense of security in America.

The massive show of American patriatism.

Yes and I put up all my Fourth of July decorations in and outside the house for
several months. I was thrilled and proud to see all the American flags displayed
everywhere...that was and still is wonderful!

No, I have always displayed and been proud of the American flag.

Thank you for this opportunity for others and myself to share our opinions.