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2003-12-04

I had gotten into an arguement with my wife, while we were living in London, England. On the morning of 9-11, I was flying into Newark From London, England on United Flight 907. I noticed that the flight crew were behaving strangely. The on board lights came on and the captain told the horrible news. Flight 907 was diverted to Halifax, Canada.My family wwas not sure if I perished until I was able to phone my wife in the early morning hours. We both wept on the phone and she asked that I come back for her. She would give up her life in England to live with me in Montana. We are still together and very happy together.

My experience through 9-11 will always haunt me. Memories remind me to be thankful for my loving wife and our great country. I have become more patriotic. I watch people, what they do and say closer. This experience makes me more protective of my family and I tell my wife that I love her every day. I want her to know that I love her in case we become separated by my death. I want her to feel safe and secure.

We must never forget those who gave their lives, so others could live and show respect. We must never take our freedom for granted. We must fight to continue to be free. We should be vigilant.

I am proud to be American and display of our flag causes my heart to well up. So many have died, just so we could be free.