On Thursday night, I laid in my bed watching a History Channel compilation of film from 9/11/2001. As I laid there and probably like many others watching the show, I could recall exactly where and what I was doing that day. I was listening to National Public Radio and driving to work. Right before getting out of the car, the announcer says something to the effect that they were getting some interesting reports out of New York about a plane crashing into one of the towers. I can even remember my thought - some commuter had mistakenly crashed. I had no idea it was a large plane. I walked into the lunch room and the TV was on. As I stood there and watched, the second plane flew into the other tower. I felt angry and helpless as the towers came tumbling down.
Then my thoughts went to my mom. Her birthdate was 9/11. Instead of a day of celebration for my mom, it had turned into a day of anger and frustration for the nation.
Thanks to all the military personnel serving worldwide to protect our freedom and way of life. I know that freedom is not free and I salute you.
Happy Birthday Mom!
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I watched the same thing in my Hotel room last week. I could not leave the show even though it was close to midnight. What a tragic event...and a turning point. All the emotions came back to me like it just happened.
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