September 11 Digital Archive

nmah5356.xml

Title

nmah5356.xml

Source

born-digital

Media Type

story

Created by Author

yes

Described by Author

no

Date Entered

2003-01-04

NMAH Story: Story

I am from the Sarasota, Florida area. On September 11, 2001, I and my eight year old son went to see Air Force One at the Sarasota Airport before his school started for the day. It was just an hour later that the attacks occurred and the President left Sarasota. My son will always remember that day, since it changed our lives, due to my activation for military duty, following the attacks.

NMAH Story: Life Changed

As a result of the attacks, I was notified that I was to be mobilized for active Army duty. I am a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve and have been activated and working at the Pentagon since the attacks. Currently, I am on my second year of active duty, with my family remaining in Florida.

NMAH Story: Remembered

How the Nation pulled together following the attacks.

NMAH Story: Flag

My flag at my home in Florida flys daily to represent both the attack and my activation. The flag continues to represent the resolve of the American people to protect our way of life.

Citation

“nmah5356.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed November 25, 2024, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/43426.