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2006-09-11

I was on an extended weekend getaway with a few friends at a resort in the North Georgia mountains. We were packing our things to leave that day when I turned the T.V. on & saw a news report about a plane hitting one of the towers. We all gathered around the television together, and watched in horror as everyone tried to understand what was happening. As we were watching the live reports, we were shocked & horrified as the second plane hit. None of us moved away from the television that day as the terror unfolded. The things I saw that day will forever be in my memory & in my heart. I had a friend in New York City that was lost that day in the towers. It was the most frightening thing I've ever witnessed in my life. I also have family & friends in the military who have put their lives on the line for this country & for the chance to protect us from the horrors of that day. Please, everyone, take a moment to reflect on all of those who died that day in the planes, the towers, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, PA, as well as those who gave their lives in the rescue efforts that day & the ones who have given their lives serving in the military to protect this country. Always remember what happened that day. Never forget the people who lost their loved ones, & never forget the heroes who died in Shanksville to save the lives of countless others. God bless you all, & God bless America.