9/11 Remembered

[Mr G]

I was in 11th grade at the time. I was late going to school for some reason...I can't exactly remember why. When I went into class the television was on and everyone was watching and everybody had the same expression of disbelief. It wasn't until I started watching that I realized what was going on. Even after seeing the images I don't think it really registered with me until later in the day.

I did not know anybody killed in the attacks but one of my best friends at the time lost a very dear friend on Flight 93. Also I think it's very callous to suggest that people just move on and not mourn when so many were killed or effected (i.e., firefighters, policemen, EMS workers, and others with respiratory illnesses and the like).

 

[KingRanger]

Can the people that want to make this about politics please leave the thread? Thanks.

I agree with you guys about the real heroes. I watched a documentary about the firefighters there that day. Those men are real heroes.

 

[MaraJade]

While I agree with the thoughts that hold we should move on from this event, I disagree with the "getting over it." There is something to be said in remembering this day, which for many is on par with the day JFK was assassinated or of a similar shocking event, the effects of impact many.

Remembering where you were when you heard the news or remembering those who died in the call of duty; there are many unsung heroes/heroines. These and all who showed bravery and selflessness in coming to the aid of their fellow man, that is what we honor.

Yes, 9/11 will be talked about well into the future; its one of those events which changed the course of the future - politically, economically, socially. But what's wrong with that? There is a saying that those who do not heed/remember history are bound to repeat it.

That being said, to all who experienced loss of some magnitude, my heart goes out to them and with that, hope for the future and recovery from the tragic past. I was a junior in university at the time; waking up for my first class. I also remember when the WTC suffered a bomb attack, so my first thought was, "well, it survived a bomb-what damage could a plane do?" I went to class putting it out of my mind; my best friend called and I chatted with him on my way to class. He was watching the news and giving me an update when he screamed, "the tower has collapsed!" I didn't remember which tower my mother worked in; by the time I got to class - I heard both towers had collapsed. Hysterical and frantic, I eventually found out I was fortunate because my mother worked in the towers and that day, she was not in that building, having been called offsite for a meeting.

My friend however, was not so fortunate; he worked on the floor the first plane hit. He left behind his fiancee, another friend of mine. May he rest in peace.

 

[orphen20]

I was in junior high school when tragedy hits WTC. It was like I'm speechless. It was covered by several news channels (BBC, CNN, Fox and others).