that day, that awful day

[kallisto4529]

We have to remember it is so important not to forget. So many thought we were untouchable!!!! But the sad truth is we are not, and we never will be. That day will forever be branded in our hearts, in our minds, in our souls, one of my best friends I could not get in touch with that day, he worked near there I found out later, but for some reason I thought his office was in there, I was panicked beyond belief, finally midnight I get a phone call, he is safe. Oh the joy that was felt, the tears that were shed, to hear your loved one's voice and know they are still in your life to be able to tell them out loud "I love you"!!!!! My heart broke with everyone that day, my prayers were never ending, they are still that way for all the people left behind. Today I thank God every day that I have all of my family here with me and I try not to take any of them for granted.
Today I thank all of the men and women who gave their lives that day trying to save the one's that they could save.
May God Bless all of you and keep you and your loved one's safe.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

We visited New York in the following December and won't ever forget going to Ground Zero or the warm welcome we received from everyone we met.

My thoughts are with you all today

[Babyboonie]

I can't believe it was 6 years ago already - it still feels like yesterday.

My thoughts and prayers go to all the families and friends of those that lost their lives...and those that made it through but are continually haunted by what they experienced.

Today will always be a sad day - one that will never be forgotten.

xxx

[Alysser]

I was in 3rd grade, and I remember it was almost the end of school, yet everyone was leaving. I was confused as to why, and when I got home I saw what had happened. My dad had been on a plane with his boss that day going on a business trip and my mom couldn't get in touch with him, since he was on a plane, then he finally called her after he got off. I've went to ground zero many times after and the shock and eeriness is still there. It always will be.

[critter crazy]

I will never forget that day! I cried so many tears that day, and have never been so scared in my life! we Lived at the time, in Albany NY, which is the state capital. Our son went to Daycare in The Federal Building. We rushed to the Federal Building to Take our son home, as we were so scared of what might happen. I rember the Rush of parents, the Madness, and just the fright in everyone's eyes! I Remember getting the call From my Unit, that we were Being deployed to the site, just a few hours later. I rember having to give a teary goodby to my 1 1/2 yr old son, not knowing what was going to happen. I remember all of the Mental anguish all of my fellow Soldiers faced after spending so Much time at Ground Zero, not to mention all of the Health problems. 9/11 will never, ever be forgotten. You can never forget something like that!!

[Freedom]

It was all so eerie. We just kept the TV on all day, watching the coverage. I kept thinking, "it's a movie. No, this really happened." It was so shocking, I just couldn't fathom it.

And the silence, as Karen mentioned. That went on for 4 days. DAYS. Not a plane in the sky. Never realized how much noise we have going on around us until it was silent.

I always remember one shot on TV, which I've never seen replayed. It was towards the end of the day, and people were walking across a bridge to get to some sort of working transportation to try and get home. Their eyes were blank; their clothes were covered in dirt. It looked like a picture of war refugees in some other country. But no, it was in THIS country!

We were making an effort to fly the flag today but . . . it is pouring rain out.

[Cataholic]

I will never forget. I watched in horror, and cried many tears for our nation, for those that I never met. Such horror. Visiting Ground Zero was very moving, touching, and eerie.