9/11 Remembering

Today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The day that forever changed our nation for better and for worse. The tragic events seemed to unify a sometimes divided US. Savannah and Easton you will only learn about this tragic sad day in your history books but your dad and I remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center (WTC). I was about to go to class when my phone rang. It was my mom and she told me to turn on the tv. I get goose bumps remembering that chilling call. I woke up my roommates one from Washington DC one from New Jersey, and one from Encinitas by me. The two from the east coast were terrified because the attacks were so near their loved ones. The roomate from DC's mom worked near the Pentagon which we quickly learned was also a target.We watched and cried as watched the events unfolding on the television. Classes were cancelled for 2 days and memorial services began all over campus. We all hugged and cried for days as we learned the details of this awful plot that killed so many innocent people. Our world would never be the same.

Daddy worked 2nd shift so he didnt get off until 11 at night. He woke up in the morning turned on the news to find out that one plane had already hit the first tower. He said he watched in disbelief as the second plane hit the other tower. He said he stayed glued to the television watching in horror as the events unfolded.

As you grow older you'll hear about this day and what it meant to victims families that experienced the true heartache first hand. It will break your heart, sadden you, and maybe even make you angry. Just know your mom and dad feel and felt those same emotions.This is our story and what we were doing on 9/11 ten years ago.

I've thought about all the victims today and how difficult this day must be for those left behind. Such a tragic day. We will never forget.