where were you on 9-11 and whats your story?

Question

where were you on 9-11 and whats your story? how was that painful day experienced though your eyes?

Answer 1

I was sitting in Mr. Fritz's 6th grade social studies class, waiting for the bell to ring, when Mr. Fritz stood up and said, "I have just been informed that a plane has hit the WTC in NYC and a second plane is headed in that direction..." "Oh great," we thought, "Homework!" As the whole class began to mumble, the tv flicked on. We watched the horror for a moment, thinking it was some big joke, but when a tear rolled down our teacher's face, we knew this wasn't homework or a joke, it was real life. As the bell rang and we all stumbled out into the hallway, no one seemed to talk. Its like all of us, the lowly little immature sixth graders, knew what had happened was a terrible thing. I was sick as i walked toward english class... i was terrified of what had happened. Millions of questions ran through my head as my eyes started to tear up.
I had never realized that this country was capable of being attacked in that manner. People had enough nerve to kill thousands of innocent Americans. Their actions were uncalled for and after looking at pictures of Mr. Bush when he was told the news, i realized that our nation would never be the same, and it hasn't been.
After walking around school today, 5 years after 9/11, i noticed that no one even seemed to remember the great tradgedy and all those that died for America's sake. I wanted to scream at people and tell them to stop worrying about all their petty little problems and remember what today was! Our nation cannot forget what happened! We Can NOT!
As for those people who tried to knock America down on that fateful day, i have one thing to say to them, America Will Never Perish, Never.... No matter what you do, we WILL prevail, we WILL stand up for our nation and we WILL take you down, no matter the measures we have to go through to do it... The United States Will NEVER Fall... Fear This You Terrorists!

Answer 2

It was my first week of senior year in HS. I was at the nurses office getting our yearly health exam(eyes & hearing). I only went to school have day at the time so going to the nurse just made my day shorter! So the nurse always had her little radio on. Suddenly, the music went off and a broadcast came on that the world trade center had been hit by a plane. We both looked at each other and thought “a pilot must have lost control” even though it seemed off, I didn’t think it was terrorist until the next one hit….At that point I said to her “this is a terrorist attack” and she agreed. Moments later an announcement was made for all students that had family/friends who worked in NYC to report to the media center…After the exam I walked home and I was crying hysterically, my dad drives a truck and many times has to go to NYC. I called him over and over again and got the same message “all circuits are busy now”. I panicked when I got home I turned the radio on and that Jewel song “hands” came on, in the middle of it, the president was talking about the attack. I cried so much I watched the news all day. I couldn’t believe it happened, It still crosses my mind everyday. Eventually my dad did call me and was okay. He had just got into Jersey city when it happened. I cried watching the news today also.

Answer 3

I was getting ready for school (I was in 3rd grade) My mother told me to turn on the TV. When I turned it on, stunned by what i saw I stuttered to my mom that the twin towers was on fire. My mom came running in and we stood there for about two minutes and then she took me to school. All the kids at school were talking about it and the teachers wouldn't answer any of our questions. I remember there being cops at all the doors that day and week. It was really scary because nobody would answer my questions. When I got home my parents told me everything that had happened and about the other attacks. We watched the news that night and everything went on normally. My aunt and uncle lost their best friend that day. I didn't know him but it still upset me very much. I remember when my cousins would burst out crying. It was a tough year for my family. It never really bothered me like people would have thought. When they release new tapes and have movies about 9/11 I am usually the only one in the room with dry eyes.

Answer 4

Well like most college students I was asleep when the first plane hit and was awoken shortly after by a phone call from a family member. I stayed on the phone long enough to watch the second plane crash and like the rest of the world had all doubts instantly cleared as to whether or not this was an accident or an actual attack. As more reports came in of other attacks and hijackings all sense of security evaporated. My employer on campus required me to come to work but I of course stayed home glued to the tv long enough to watch both towers fall. I was not going to miss something of this magnitude. I'll never forget the feeling of watching such a monumental event unfold live. The rest of the day was spent at various locations on campus with other students and friends, sitting, watching, crying, yelling and discussing the tragedy. The prophetic words of one professor came back to me at the end of the day when I remembered a discussion on the global change in worlds conflicts shifting from politically motivated wars (communism vs democracy, cold war, etc) to much more dangerous idealogical ones (islamic extremism vs western secular society). September 11th I still fear was only part of the prologue of a larger conflict that will most definitely be decided in future chapters. I hope that as the most documented event in modern history future historians are able to accurately portray the sincere sense of lose, anger, and most importantly an overwhelming feeling of change that most Americans were overtaken with. Let us never forget.

Answer 5

I was in 4th grade, and I was in math class at my elementry school. The day was a normal day: My teachers lecturing, the recess activities, and everything. We hadnt recieved any information. So then, on the school bus home, me and my friend overheard some talking, but we didnt know what was happening. Then, at home, I learned the news: The planes crashed into the twin towers and the pentagon. At first, me being an idiot 9 year old, wondered what the big deal was if no one died. I was badly scolded and told over 1100 people died in the tower. then, 180 people died in the pentagon. Thats when I realized it was of serious importance.

Answer 6

I was at work alone, not a customer all day long. Barely saw any cars driving down the street and could see the smoke from the window in the store. Didn't have a TV so I had to listen to the whole thing on the radio. It was the worst day I have ever lived through and I hope to never see another day like that as long as I live.

Answer 7

I was getting ready for school, I was in the 11Th grade. As I was just about to walk out the door for school the scond plane hit. I was unbeleaveable sad. But I went to school. In every class we watched the news. My mom got scared and came to get me from school and I wouldn't go home with her, We live in CA and I would rather be at school being busy rather that be at home with my crying mom. I know I sound rude and heartless but thats not how I felt at all! I was sad, and I wished that I could have been there to help in anyway I could, but it was just easyer to deal at school was I was moving around all day and being able to converse with my peers. My stepdads Daughter use to go to NYU, and was suposse to be at the WTC on 9/11, and by some act of god missed her train. This will be a day I will never in my life forget, nor can I forgive. I love this country with all I have and I am truely proud to be an american! TOGETHER WE STAND!

Answer 8

I moved on Sept. 9 to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and was lost in my new company car. I was listening to the BBC on shortwave and they broke in to say a plane (small) had hit the WTC. I found my way back to the compound and watched the news all night. When they found out a few days later that mostly Saudi's were involved, It made it strange to be in the land of people who wanted to kill us. My wife was still in the US, and as you could understand, my family was very scared.
As it turned out I enjoyed (?) 2 tears in Saudi, and know that most Saudi's see us as friends.

Answer 9

I was in college in Kentucky and was working as an RA (resident advisor) in the dorm I lived in. That morning, I woke up around 7:45 cst as I was to work at the front desk of our dorm from 8-10am. As I only had a few moments to get ready, I didn't turn on anything, just changed my clothes, brushed my teeth and hair and headed downstairs with my art history notebook so I could study for my class while dealing with the boring 2 hours ahead of me. I was running just a minute or two behind.

When I arrived at the desk, the day was already thrown off when I saw a fellow RA sitting at the desk instead of the night security guard I was suppose to replace. (later I found out that the guard had just needed to leave early and the other RA was filling in for her) I got ready to ask her what was up when I noticed that her attention and the attention of the cleaning ladies and a few others in the lobby was drawn to the large TV screen in the corner of the lobby.

I could see that it was a news report of some time and that there was smoke and what not, so I asked what was happening. They said that evidently a plane had just hit one tower of the WTC and that another had *just* hit the 2nd tower.

At that point, there wasn't much talking, we were all entranced by the TV screen and the frantic reports. Slowly everyone began to mention things like "it has to be intentional" or "look, they're saying more planes may be involved."

By this point, I was working the desk and the housing office called. They wanted to make sure that we were aware of what was happening and that they would keep us posted if something major happened campus-wide.

Then the news cut away to the Pentagon. That was when my heart stopped... My aunt was working in the Pentagon. I immediately picked up the desk phone and called my parents. My mom answered and I could tell she already heard. She said they hadn't heard anything from my aunt yet, but were trying to call her cell phone and apartment (but to no success). We hung up in order to keep the line clear in case she tried call.

So there I sat working at the front desk while watching it all unfold on TV. I remember getting upset at one point because they weren't showing the Pentagon that much and I was more concerned about the Pentagon because my aunt was there.

I was watching the TV as both towers collapsed. I remember thinking at the time that it didn't seem right because anytime you watch a movie that had some bad happen in New York, the Trade Towers always survived. But in real life, that didn't happen.

After my shift was over, I felt pretty helpless. They hadn't heard from my aunt yet and there was nothing to do except watch the TV.

It wasn't until about 1 or 2pm that they finally heard from her. She had been out of her office when the plane hit, but thankfully she was in a different section. She didn't have her purse with her, so no ID, car keys, cell phone or anything. She finally met up with her boss outside and together they got away from the Pentagon. But it took them a long time get out of the DC area and back to my aunt's apartment complex.

After I heard that she was okay, I began to feel other worries. I had an uncle who flew fighter jets (he's retired now) and he was called in that morning as one of the one's flying over the country. I have relatives that are Muslim and they lived in New York state. When I started hearing of the backlash it worried me.

I think the strangest thing I remember thinking and noticing all day long was the lack of jet trails in the sky. It was a perfect crystal blue sky that day, no clouds to be seen. But looking up and not seeing the jets and the trails of clouds was disconcerting when coupled with why...

Answer 10

i was just hopping out of the shower getting ready to go to school & i heard my mom scream... (she just turned on the news and the second plane just hit right in front of her on live tv) & i ran to see what had happened... it was surreal... i live on the west coast...in san francisco, and i was shaking with fear that we were going to be a target too. needless to say i did not finish getting ready for school both my mother & i stayed glued to the tv all day long. those poor families...may all of the victims rest in peace, (those that died on 9/11, and those that have had any other 9/11 related deaths) and for the families, please know that your loved ones will never be forgotten...