Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "September 11: Bearing Witness to History" Stories Submitted Online Description An account of the resource Visitors to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's, "Bearing Witness to History" online exhibition submitted these reflections beginning in 2002. NMAH Story NMAH Story: Story How did you witness history on September 11th? Share your experience. I was with a friend having my sons car fixed , When we heard of the plane crash we climbed the stairs of a near by building to see. I realized at once it was an attack. My mind began to wonder back to the first attack, I was working that day in a nearby hospital on my side job. Latter that night I would be working my regular job with the NYFD. NMAH Story: Life Changed Has your life changed because of September 11, 2001? If so, tell us how. My life will never be the same, A large part of my heart was taken away , My brother Donald Regan with Rescue Co # 3 of the New York City Fire Dept. was killed at the World Trade Center along with all those on duty in his Fire House and many many more Fireman and good people alike. I also lost over 30 close friends that I worked with from the lower east side of Manhattan. Never does a day pass that I do not think of my brother Donny. I will also remember digging on my hands and knees, for a couple of weeks at the World Trade Center. finding things that will always be in my mind.I worked along side many others that for all time they will never forget what they saw and felt for their fallen friends. Life will never be perfect again. NMAH Story: Remembered What do you think should be remembered about September 11th? I believe everything about this day ,should be remembered. I don't believe we should leave out any facts no matter how big or small. I believe our children and our childrens children , should always be reminded of what can happen when we do not stay on our guard. NMAH Story: Flag Did you fly an American flag after the events of September 11th? Have your feelings about the American flag changed as a result of September 11th? Yes I did fly the flag, I have always had a flag at my home. I loved our flag before September 11, and I love it today even more. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource nmah5523.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. Status The process status of this item. approved Consent Whether September 11 Digital Archive has permission to possess this item. full Posting Whether the contributor gave permission to post this item. yes Copyright Whether the contributor holds copyright to this item. yes Source The source of this item. born-digital Media Type The media type of this item. story Created by Author Whether the author created this item. yes Described by Author Whether the description of this item was submitted by the author. no Date Entered The date this item was entered into the archive. 2003-05-15 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 24.193.222.120