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2002-09-10

Before I begin I really would like express my sympathy for all of the lives lost and the families and friends of those people. I will always remember where I was and what I was doing on September 11. I was working in a high rise building in down town Milwaukee on the 22 floor. Although the attacks were far I could feel it as though it were right down the road. I remember seeing several people glancing at the tv in the corner conference room. As I look to see what everyone is gaulking over I see a plane (2nd plane) hit the world trade center. I was in awe. I then see the words "possible terrist attack." All I could do was stare at the tv. We are located 1 block away from the federal building and so we were evacuated within 1 or 2 hours of time. All I wanted to do was collect my family and get to a safe place away from downtown. It seemed like hours to get anywhere and to call everyone I knew. I remember being glued to the tv and trying to figure out what in world was going on. It was such a confusing time and I think I felt every emotion that could possibly be. I can't say that I was at any of the places that experienced these terrible attacks but I will never forget and I am still very scared and saddened. I kiss and hug and say I love you many more times then ever. I think I have done more reflecting on life this past year then I ever have in the past. We are all possible victims and you have to treat each day with value and love.