I was standing in my nice cozy home. I was taking care of my sweet children. I was folding clothes. I was watching TV. As the news hit about the terrible acts of terror, I stood thinking it was just a bad dream or maybe it was just a TV drama. On that day, it took me several minutes to realize this is not a dream or a TV show-this is the real thing! I immediately called my husband, and he and the church staff turned on the TV.What began to unfold that day would forever effect Americans and their world view. I know that it effected me! As I look back on Sept. 11, I find myself mindful of the families who lost a loved one. Since that day, I am becoming increasingly aware of the importance of the fight against terror. This kind of behavor is only a terrible way to kill innocent people. Before Sept. 11, I never understood what a terrible thing random killing could be.
I think that my generation has been raised not understanding the significance of what our military does for us. I hope that the soldiers that are defending us know that I sure do appreciate their efforts. My prayer is that I could stop and really take a moment each year to remember the loss of life and pray for all who make our country safe!
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I remember walking into work a little late and the whole staff was huddled in the hallway around a TV set with rabbit ears. Jayne pulled me aside, shushed me and had me start watching. It was right before the tower fell, but I can't rememebr if it was the first one or the second.
I thought I called you?
You're so right about our generation not realizing the importance of our military. America hasn't been involved in a war since the 1940's (WWII) and hasn't had a major conflict since Vietnam, and that was before most of us can remember if we were even born yet. I vividly remember Operations Desert Sheild and Storm because they had a major impact on my personal life, but for most people it's just a tiny blip on the radar. I wonder what the lasting effect of the current 'War on Terror' will have on America as a whole- cause it just doesn't really affect us a whole lot- it affects our wallets, and we see and hear stories about what's happening, but it doesn't really touch our daily lives...and then for others it is everything, every day. And yet, that one day 5 years ago will profoundly affect us for the rest of our lives.
I was at home just getting up and going and turned on the TV for a few minutes just as the coverage was starting. I don't remember if I called M, but I know I called my dad. I also remember sending the kids upstairs several times so they wouldn't see the TV. I watched the second plane hit and I cried when that tower fell.
Tim and I were watching fox news in the family room. Completely shocked as we watched the second plane hit.
yes - i totally remember watching it. Before I went to work. I was also called up to do extra duty w/the sheriff's office (we have a lot of stuff around here to protect) and was even ordered to carry my sidearm 24/7 until further notice. Some of the guys went up to NYC. Seems kinda weird now, because nothing else happened...but the unit I helped with was even going to be put under military command (as support - not becoming "active") - of course that never happened it was only talked about - and I wondered if they could even do that...but it was still a weird situation. No one knew what to do...of course now, they do...but still - that was a day and week and 2 weeks + I'll not forget.
I was late for class (no big surprise) and saw the footage of the first plane hitting on the tv in the bottom of the Culp center at ETSU. I didn't understand what it was about until I went to class though and everyone was really upset. They called off class and I had to ask around to figure out exactly what had happened.
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