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2002-09-11

Hi. My name is Deborah. I was working in the Fraud Department at a credit card company when my very first customer of the day told me of the planes crashing into the Twin Towers. I didn't believe it at the time what this man had told me. Then the next phone call I received the customer proceeded to tell me about The Twin Towers and the planes crashing into them. The company I worked for at that time was so compassionate to ask if anyone who wanted to go home may do so. I stayed and worked my usual ten hour shift not having it sink in. When I arrived home that night I turned on the tv to witness something I have never experienced in my lifetime. I saw the world in chaos. I cannot tell you how mortal I felt at that time and yet it was not me even close to New York. My heart went out to all of the victims and anyone who knew them. Since that time I have vowed to never forget what happened on that sad day. I know I am truly blessed. And I am so grateful for our men and women who left so willingly to fight to keep this land free. I love this land I live in and I love all who have fought to keep it this way. God Bless each and everyone of you.