[LinJane]

I don't know if this anything anyone would like to share. But, just like knowing where you were when JFK was assasinated, 9/11 is of interest to me. Being from NJ, we were greatly affected by the terrorist disaster. I have already posted that I witnessed it and also knew people who were killed. The area where I live in NJ lost a large amount of people and we have many memorials. Just curious as to how people across the country and world remember and memorialize this date. It will be very emotional where I live and wonder how others feel.

We live very close to a Naval Base and Army Base. Children attend our schools and were greatly affected due to this attack. I was hospitalized at the time and could not see my family or even call for a long period of time.

I hope that everyone will take a moment of silence tomorrow to remember what has happened in this Country. Not only in NY, PA, Washington, but also to all of our men and women who have been injured or lost their lives due to this horrific incident. I know I will listen to the names being read tomorrow.

Thanks, Linda

[Jomar]

I was at work at the time - as the day went on everyone had their radios on the same station so wherever we walked we could here the latest events as they were reported.
It seemed so unreal- not much production accomplished that day.
And management brought TVs into the cafeteria so we could see updates there too.

[dabbo]

I was on my way to an English class in college that I promptly skipped (I shouldn't have been in the class - Freshman class on writing papers, and I'd already gotten a B in a Grad lvl class - writing papers on 1930's American Lit, anyways). I couldnt get over it.... I was an intern at the time (in Memphis) I had just talked to several people in the towers the day before. Alot of people in my iline of work were affected- had friends, family, and co-workers there. Even now, when I travel to NYC, I stay right across the street from there, and walk by it on my way to work. *shudder*

[gibbrn]

listening to Howard Stern ...I know bad habit....but I thought it a joke until I changed the station. I am certainly going to have my moments of silence tomorrow for all who lost lives as well as all who fought for lives and all who gave their lives fighting for the lives of others while trying to control things on the flight they were on. All brave souls will be remembered with joy and adulation and the solemness they deserve!

Blessings of healing to all,
Victoria

[LinJane]

I'm sorry, but still can't get over watching the second plane hit. I didn't know what it was a the time. Very emotional. Had enough issues as it was.

thanks for taking the time to post. I believe it is something no one will ever forget. And then of course the @@@ Osama had to send a video now. No words.

Linda

[johannakat]

Everyone here shut down that day- all the local businesses, all the kids got picked up early from school.

There was a moment of silence this saturday before the LA Galaxy game in memory of the victims. I'd say it is definitely still fresh here in SoCal.

[astern]

I was at work. When we heard of the first crash we went to CNN.com, only 3 computers could pull it in before the T1 was overloaded so those 3 workstations kept a constant crowd around. I watched live streaming video of the second crash. My blood ran cold and I had to pray a Hail Mary out loud because I knew it was an attack.

I lived 5min from work, so took 2 employees home with me to watch CNN, a girl who just started working with us, who moved from NYC, and a shop foreman. We took a 2 hour+ lunch. Watching the people choose to jump from the building rather than burn - the 2 that held hands and jumped...

...no words.

I watched CNN for 2 months solid. Was panic stricken.

[JAMY]

I was at work. The wife of a co-worker called and I was just catching bits and pieces of their conversation when I logged on to CNN and saw what happened. Not long after, we heard of the second hit. My coworker and I took the rest of the day off (we were the only two employees at the time) and went to a local restaurant and watched the events on TV.

One thing I remember most is the week following we had to fly to Florida for a tradeshow, there were flags everywhere!!! We had numerous people come by our booth and thank us for being there (we are a Canadian company). I will admit I had my frantic moments before we got there but it was well worth it! It was a definate warm feeling, people pulling together, etc during our time there.

I've always taken a moment on September 11th to remember that day - it is one that won't easily be forgotten by all.

[LinJane]

Thank you again for responses. It was and is a very personal day. Knowing everyone also remebers is comforting. My deal was not being able to be with my children. Classmates were pulled from their classes crying because they are children of military personnel. Teachers crying. My husband picked our kids up because no one knew what was going on.

Just thank you for remembering and posting.

Linda

[watsonsh]

I thought I was going to have a great week. Was at a business retreat in the catskills courtesy of ABC. I was in from Chicago but I lived in Manhattan for 13 years prior to moving.

That morning I was in yoga class (gotta love spa retreats) with the president of ABC news sales when the first plane hit. Someone came in and whispered to her and she turned white and walked out. The yoga instructor then announced that the US was under attack and we watched the second plane hit.

We were perfectly safe but a lot of the guests were from NYC and they had family in the towers. I did not know anyone in the towers myself. BUt my husband's client was Morgan Stanley and the majority of that company got out.

We were in a pretty remote inn in the catskills with one phone for over 20 people. No cells phones worked.

The sheriff came to the inn and told us that no one was allowed to leave because the roads bordered the reservoirs and they were on guard in case anyone tried to poison them. all we could do was watch TV. And there were only 2 TV's.

I was like third to get to the phone and I did not call loved ones first as i knew my immediate family was ok. My first call was to Hertz and I got the last car in the county. Then I called my now hubby. My clients were very thankful for my quick thinking. Something just told me there was no flyng for a few days and how would i get these folks home.

Two days later when we were allowed to leave the inn, I picked up the car and we drove 5 people in total back to the midwest.

I will never forget the pain and images from 9/11.

I flew the following week back to Newark airport and was proud to do so. The airline and airport staff was amazing!

While it brings tears to my eyes to remember, I am so proud to be an american and so loved the patriotism we all shared despite the ernormity of the tradegy.

God Bless all the victims of 9/11, living and gone.