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2002-11-21

On the morning of 9/11 I was eating breakfast when a radio bulletin came on that there was an explosion in the World Trade Center. I turned my TV on to get further news. I saw a huge hole in the lst building hit. Flames & smoke were coming from the hole. Announcements were being made that a small plane had hit the Trade Center. As I was watching, from the right hand side of the screen came another plane which hit the 2nd building. The flames & smoke were enormous & at that moment I felt we were under some sort of attack. I stayed glued to the TV & was horrified to watch both buildings collapse.I knew that the area was filled with emergency personnel from Police, Fire & Ambulance Units. I was concerned for my son who is a Police Sgt. ...not knowing where he was.As a retired Police Officer in NYC I have been in many catastrophic situations, but none never to equal this.

Yes, my life has changed, I am so much more aware that we in the USA are vulnerable to this type of terrorism. In my daily routine I try to make myself more aware of those around me & try to be alert of what is going on.

Everything should be remembered because never before has an act like this be committed against our country. I remember those who have heroically died in trying to help the people victims of this cowardly deed.

Yes we have flown the flag every day since 911. I have always loved & respected our flag & my feelings have multiplied one hundred fold since these tragic events. I will continue to fly the flag every day for the rest of my life.