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2002-09-11

I am a substitute teacher and that perticuliar day I was in for the high school gym teacher and happen to be outside with the girls practicing soccer. The technology teacher came out the back door and motioned me over to the side and began to tell me that a plane had hit the first tower and to alert the high school girls class that I had, in a calm way, what was going on. I did so and within minutes he came out again and explained the horrific events that were taking place, the only thing I could say to him was: "oh God, are we at war". I have three children and my then seven year old asked the next day if New York was "still there", I told him not to worry that it was and always WILL BE. To all those who suffered: my thoughts and Prayers go out to you and yours! The strength you demonstrate is outstanding, GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!