where were you on this day?

Question

where were you on this day september 11th 2001? I was waking up and turned on the tv to see the devastation. I thought it was a movie @ first but as time went on I quickly realized what was happening. Franticly I called my friend who was working down there that day and got no answer. I kept calling for an hour over and over but still no answer. It all felt like a nightmare, fuzzy and unclear. I get a phonecall 3 hours later from my friend saying he was on his way to work 2 blocks from the attack. He and some people were lucky enough to get away and drive home before all the chaos. To this day the strangers he left with keep intouch. Eventhough I was just home watching it on tv and crying I still cry and get a little nervous on this day. Some peole say to treat it like any other day and move on. But honestly, how can you ? I lost a friend and an old classmate of mine on that day. I am from NY and will never forget eventhough I was just watching it on tv.

Answer 1

I was at work. I am a hair stylist and was i the process of cutting someones hair when the news broke the radio station. I just stood there like what the hell is going on. several minutes went by and we knew what was happening we the United States were under attack. My customer needed to leave, I tried to get her to let me finish her hair but she was in a hurry to find out where her brother -in-law was, the poor guy was on a plane somewhere. I will never forget the look of fear in her eyes. (she did come back a few days later, and I found out that her brother-in-law was ok)
My boy friend was working down by the pentagon at the time and I did not hear from him for several hours and had no Idea if he was alright or not. My best friend, whom I worked with, was extremely upset and I was trying to help calm her down, even though I had fear in myself. I was telling her that everything would be ok and we would find out what happened and why in order to put an end to this; but I was skeptical myself and just kept hoping for the best for the citizens of New York, DC and Pennsylvania. I prayed each minute that they would survive, but also knew that somehow we must still go on and become a stronger and united nation.
I did finally hear from my boyfriend and he said he was coming home, so I left work took my friend home and then to my house and awaited my boyfriends arrival. When he did we just sat and watched the TV for the rest of the day hoping to see survivors.
I am so grateful for the volunteers that helped in this time of need and think they deserve an immense amount of respect. It is definitely the hearts of our friends, family's, and neighbors that will keep the respect and remembrance of those lost on that day.
If anyone lost someone on this day 2001, I am sorry for your pain and hope this never happens again. It is a day I will never forget and when I have children they will be taught about it, and will know to remember and teach it to their children.

Answer 2

I was at my desk in a city government job.
We all got a notice on our computer that we were in a state of emergency. All personnel to take their city vehicles and go out into the county. Spread out everywhere.

We had NO IDEA what was happening. Then we were told to come back to our desks. Then we were told to go home.

I went to pick up my son at school. It was a madhouse. All the parents were there picking their kids up and taking them home.

Two parents called me and asked if I could take their children home with me. They both were so far away from the school, they could not get there. So we all went to my house, and watched the news.

The next day, we went back to work and school.

Sorry, but this was the only big thing in my life. Ever. Had little effect on me because I live so far from New York. Sort of like watching Pearl Harbor on the movies. If you lived there, it would bother you - a lot - but when you are so far away, it is just like a movie.

PS Why haven't they built the trade center again?

Answer 3

I was sleeping in when my mom called me and told me to turn on the tv. I remember sitting there thinking that the first plane had to have been an accident and then I saw the second plane hit. I was glued to the tv for the rest of the day. I just sat there in total shock of the events taking place right before my eyes. I don't even remember eating.

Answer 4

I had just woke up and was getting ready for work. I never watched the news in the morning but for some reason that morning I decided to turn on the TV and watch the news and as soon as I turned it on they were showing the first plane hit the tower.

Answer 5

At work and I came past the break room to see 2guys in there with there mouths hanging open. So I stepped in to rib them about what they were staring at. They were watching the Today show and they started to explain to me what had happened. We were speculating when Katy Couric said "there is a second one" I said " oh my when did that happen"(with a feeling of dread). They said "just now". "that just happened just now,while you were standing there". I was stunned and went out to the sales floor to tell others.

People came back to peek at the TV one by one. It started to get quiet in the store(Home Depot)and pretty soon there were almost no customers around except the lonely who wanted to be with others. They started sending us home who needed to get children. Schools started sending people home, my nephew heard that we were under attack and that the FBI said there were multiple planes unaccounted for. There were gas lines and I wanted to stock up on bread and milk.....................

Answer 6

I was getting ready for work, and turned on the TV for the weather. Instead, I see something I never even considered- a terrorist attack on the US. They were repeating the footage of the first plane hitting, and, I felt instantly, there would be more. I was sick to my stomach yet glued to the television. I called my mother and she was watching,t oo. I cried, and shook in sadness and fear. Then, I witnesses the second plane hit the other tower and was devastated! I knew, there was more to happen- I just did. Then, the Pentagon. So many lives lost, destroyed, affected...
I called into work that day, as I was unable to concentrate on anything at that time. My son was in school, and I almost went to get him, I was so afraid.
This is interesting....
Days before this, I was on my way to work (I took the bus) and for some reason, sadness came over me. A hard and nervous sadness. I ended up not getting off at my stop, and got off 2 stops later, at a gas station. I for osme reason, decided to not go in to work, just get snacks at the gas station, and spend the day in the park, writing. Why this happened, I dont know! I didnt even call in. So, I walked to th epark from the gas station, a few blocks down, and sat by a pond. I write in a notebook, as if something horrible were going to happen. I didnt know what, I didnt now to whom. Then, I happened to look up at a plane passing overhead, and my stomach got so sick, I couldnt even eat the snacks I bought. I felt overwhelming sadness and despair! I senses death and destruction. Just the more horible feeling I ever felt. I have always been sensitive to things in thie world, and, feel there was a connection. Hmmm...

There was a Friday after 9/11, when they had an "unoffcial" rememberance for those who died. People were to stand on their street corners, or in their years, and make noise and wave flags, in strength and honor, and in rememberance of that day. Horns were honked, fireowrks were let off, and peopel were donned everything from military uniforms to red, white and blue paint on their face. I, like most all people, felt a renewed love for my country, an appreciation for it, and strength in what was right and wrong. I was ready to take on the world from all bad! Flags, and red white and blue decor covered most all homes. We turned for righteousness.
But, how sad I was, when people lost this umph for our country which they felt because of the events of that day. It only took time for peopel to soon forget abnd move on, and a simple "awe" is given when this tragedy is mentioned. In the anniversary of this day, it does bring back something for people, but, I am sad that many, are too self-centered and quickly forgot how they felt when this happened, and how they felt when they gained love for our freedoms and rights.
I am one who recalls the day, every day, for what it was, and, honors all affected by it with prayers and love, rememberance, and, to this day, honor for our country and reverance for our freedoms which many take for granted.
I am sorry this had to happen, for whatever reason, but, it changed who we were inside and as a whole, for a short while.
Flags should go back up and stay up, and love for our contry and recognition of all we have, and support of our troops and President should be displayed (in agreeance or not of the war) and all firemen and police should be what our kids aspire to be-not an American Idol or Hollywood starlet.
God will bless the USA when the USA blesses God.

Answer 7

I was in shock, I went to my friends house, our two sons sat and played (they were just little) while we watched in utter disbelief on what was happening on the television. We didn't speak, that is one thing I remember how quiet it was.........I remember watching the horrible imagines of people jumping, not realizing in fact that was what it was. That for me was the worst....I feel for anyone from New York, or anyone who lost someone on the horrid day...I could never even imagine what your pain must be like, .......But even though it was devastating and pain full....I like to remember the positive of that day also all the brave men and women who gave their life or risked their lives to help others

People look at Americans as self-absorbed lazy power hungry...(you get the picture) but what a beautiful thing happened that day. there was no rich, no poor, no black, no white, no Jew, no christian...what it was is as raw as is gets it was human helping human. and to me it was beautiful. That is the part that helps us go on, the part that helps us heal. I hope this is what we take away from it and remember it always...THANK YOU to all that taught us how to BE AMERICAN!!!!!!!

Erin from Michigan

Answer 8

I was on my way to work when the first plane hit. At work when the 2nd and 3rd hit their targets and work when the 4th crashed in a field. My boss was unable to deal with crying females and there was a whole office full of them.

Answer 9

I'm in NY State also, I was working on a particular spreadsheet. My mother called and we immediately looked on line right after the first tower was hit....radio was on the rest of the day...
Never forget it either. Funny how I forget what I did yesterday though.........

Answer 10

Hi,im Argentina,and my brother tell me about World trade center,and that moment i sow a plane crash.I cant believe.And four Argentines citizen dies.God bless you America,and im sorry for that terrible attack.