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 Digital Archive Stories Description An account of the resource This collection is the bulk of the archive, representing the reactions and experiences of thousands of individuals beginning in 2002. 911DA Story 911DA Story: Story Tell us about what you did, saw, or heard on September 11th. Feel free to write as much or as little as you like. Tell us your story: I had a 7am flight that morning which I missed. I was sad or felt I did not want to leave home that morning. I woke up, called the airline to make sure there was availability on a later flight. There was, so I stayed home a little longer. During my drive I just did not feel like leaving town. I travel almost weekly and this particular day, I had NO motivation to leave. I had approached the toll plaza when my husband phoned. He asked if I heard anything about a plane that hit a building. I did not at the time. I turned up the radio and a song was then interrupted. Details were very unclear but I became horrified. I broke into tears. My driving was becoming more and more erratic as I listened to the few details the newscasters had. I phoned my mother. By this time I was shaking and crying hysterically. I was nearly hyperventilating crying to her that I did not want to go to my flight. I was struggling with my fear, I was afraid of being reprimanded if I cancelled my flight. I was about to pull of the road as I was crying uncontrollably and heard the announcement that airports across the nation were cancelling flights. I had chills yet I was relieved. I exited the toll road to compose myself. That is when I heard that the crash could have been an attack. I went to my ex mother-in-laws home as she was close to the exit. I watched television only minutes after arriving, the second plane hit. I was shocked that the client I cancelled the appointment with was upset that I could not make it. She suggested I try to find another way to get there. I pray she did not realize what had happened to have such little compassion. Words cannot describe the sorrow I felt. I mourned for weeks, months, and still today. I broke down emotionally for a period of time. I am very porud of Mayor Rudy G. and President Bush. They made me feel safer. I felt stronger when I heard their voices. I am so sorry for the victems, families, and friends of the people who so senselessly died. I pray for them. I pray for us. I will never feel the same. I was the first person from my very large company. I felt safe travelling. I feel VERY safe with Southwest Airlines, BUT, I am not satisfied with airport security, especially at Chicago, Midway Airport.I hope an effective airport security plan is made and used. I hope Midway will evaluate the personnel they have and make appropriate decisions. Thank you Southwest for making me feel safe! I flew on Sept. 10 and 12, 2002. I will continue to fly. The terrorists will not stop me from living. 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 story7133.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. 2002-09-13 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 64.12.96.8