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plaidpjs

5 Years.

Sep 10, 2006 16:52

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sassywitch September 11 2006, 06:25:38 UTC

I've spent most nights this week in tears in front of the tv. I know the specials they play affect me as they do many others but I can't help myself. I find myself needing to watch ( ... )

plaidpjs September 11 2006, 23:00:37 UTC

That's so true. There are so many ramifications of the day, and they continue to be felt by so many.

Thank you so much for recollecting your memories of the day.

bullroarert September 11 2006, 23:21:48 UTC

I didn't have any direct connection to the events of 9/11. I didn't know anyone who was lost. I didn't know anyone who knew anyone who was lost. I remember feeling impotent and helpless and scared. The bank was closed down after the crash in Schwenksville so I went to a friend's house. I couldn't bear the thought of sitting alone while the world seemed to fall apart around me. Eventually I made my way home and dozed in front of the unending television coverage until it was time to get up and go to work the next day. I felt like it was a dream until I pulled up to the intersection near my apartment building. A Reserve armory was across the street and I found my headlights glaring onto a fully armed and camoflauged soldier guarding the locked-down gates with a rifle that seemed to take up half the fence. I remember starting and slamming on my brakes out of the sheer surprise. Never did I ever expect to come face to face with that in my town. His face still pops into my head whenever I hear the words "9/11".

plaidpjs September 12 2006, 23:43:11 UTC

Yes, I remember that withing hours the military presence was seemingly everywhere. I guess some people found it comforting, but at the time (for me) it was just a constant reminder of what had happened.

sisbullroarer September 11 2006, 23:51:12 UTC

Plaids ( ... )

plaidpjs September 12 2006, 23:49:04 UTC

I'm so sorry to hear of your co-worker's friend. It's so sad how many people were personally touched by the disaster.

So many companies and individuals were incredibly generous in donating needed items, everyone really wanted to do what they could to help. The reaction really reaffirmed many people's faith in our countrymen.

I remember while the flight plan was in force the only air traffic noise to be heard were the fighter jets....

tamaruda September 12 2006, 20:08:10 UTC

Plaids, I still get goosebumps when I hear your account of that horrible day. I don't remember you telling about the people pulled over on the side of the road on your way home. Unbelievable ( ... )

plaidpjs September 12 2006, 23:58:15 UTC

Oh I can so understand your wanting to run home and hug your daughter! I can remember feeling just desperate to see my kids and be assured that they were all right.