it seems like yesterday!
I was sitting in class at Saint Johns University when a security guard came in and told us we were under attack and to get home right away. I never remember being so scared, since I live in a bourgh of NYC, our radio stations were going out and my cell phone wasn't working. I had no idea what to think, it was the longest drive home ever. Every single car on the road had someone crying in it, fire engines and police cars were blazing past me. All I kept thinking about was "omg my dad is in the city" and so is about 500 other people I know. Almost everyone works in Manhattan, I couldn't wait to get home. When I walked in the door my mom jumped up and squeezed me, we went over to the couch where my older brother was with her already and just at the moment we saw the tower go down. Worst feeling ever. The next few weeks were a blur, classes were cancelled, our city was on major lock down, we lost so many people we knew personally that day. There isn't a day that goes by that as a resident of NYC we don't remember. We have memorials everywhere. My community lost over 270 people that day, every single person I know was effected by that day, we all either lost a friend or family member. Sometime I feel like people from other areas forget, they remember when the anniversary comes up but they forget how ANGRY we should still be over this, so please faithful followers, NEVER FORGET, don't let a day go by that we don't seek justice for all those innocent civilians lost that day in our country. God Bless America!!! Land of the Free!!
Where were you on that day? How has it impacted your life?
Oh Jill, how scary! I'm so sorry for all of those you lost and all of those we lost as a country that day. I think you're right in a sense. For people like me, I remember, but I'll never be impacted the way you and others of NYC were. I still get pissed, but I'm not sure I'll have ever felt the anger or frustrations the way that you and others in NYC did. I won't forget...nope, I won't.
ReplyDeleteWow I can't even imagine being a NYC resident and going through 9/11. It was heartbreaking enough from Chicago. I will also never forget. Thanks for the post.
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WE will never forget. I am so sorry for all the ones you lost. I remember the day so vividly but we will never feel the impact that the people in NY felt. This should never be forgotten our country changed 10 years ago. Thank you for the post.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so scary. I can't even imagine. We will never forget this day. I can't believe it's already been 10 years. :( I was a sophomore in high school when it happened. It just seems like yesterday I received the news in class about US being attacked. My heart breaks for those families who lost their loved ones.
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I can't imagine being a NYC resident either and I'm so sorry for all of those you lost. Thanks for the post!
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I can't imagine your experience. I felt so surreal watching it on TV. I can't imagine actually seeing it 1st hand. My heart still breaks for all of those innocent lives lost.
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Hi there. Following you thru the gfc hop as well as on several other mommy blogs. This post made me teary. My parents are nyc so I can relate. I also wrote my post today on 9_11. Would love if you would follow. Txs again for the post.
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