I know that a lot (A LOT) has been said about the events of that fateful day of September 11, 2001. I’m merely another voice. However, I have always felt strongly about the day. It always has this deep emotional impact on me and I can’t fully explain it. Maybe I’m overly morbid? However, I think for me that is part of my “remembrance.” There are so many things about this day that come to mind. Where I was (Economics class with Mr. Laubmeier), how I felt (nervous/shocked/appalled), what was going to happen next, etc. It is so surreal. At the time, it was just unreal. I mean…this seemed like something out of a movie. Planes flying into buildings? Coordinated attacks? NY and Washington under attack? I mean, in this day and age, how does that happen? I guess this day and age is different because of that day….
I still go back and watch the footage. From all the networks. It still sends shivers up my spine to hear the discussion. How naïve we were at the time (or at least how naïve the commentary sounded). Plane crash, pilot error, etc. It is like a movie you’ve seen before…you know when 9:02 rolls around that the next crash is imminent. The horror of that second crash really…I mean my goodness, just tugs the emotions.
Follow that up with the confusion of the Pentagon situation when it first happens…the moments where Bryant Gumbel is saying “Oh my God, Oh my God, the Pentagon is in flames.” Or seeing Jim Miklaszewski’s initial confusion regarding some kind of “blast” at the Pentagon before the realization and information came in…
And there are those brave souls on United 93….good lord…the feelings that must have gone on their heads as they found out about what was going on below….and the bravery and stones that it took to attempt to retake the plane….words escape me on how amazing that is.
I apologize, I ramble. I actually took a break in the middle of typing this entry to watch some more 9/11 and actually went home to be with family. I needed a dang hug.
At the end of the day….this surreal event has strengthened this country and we have shown our resolve in overcoming idiots with short minded beliefs that murder is a good way to get your point across. The tragic event will never be forgotten, and the lives lost that day will never be trivialized. The heroism and bravery of those rescue workers cannot be commended enough.
I know I have a ton more to say on this subject, but right now it is all a blur and would just continue to come out in the form of rambling (my native language). Stay safe, peeps, hug your family members and or friends and or pets, and never forget. Thanks for listening….
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