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Read where National September 11 Memorial & Museum donors from across the country were on September 11th.
Ms. Cristanne Swanda I was at work at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska as an Air Ambulance Dispatcher when one of the flight nurses called to relay what was happening that day. As the shock set in and I went home to sleep, I turned on the news and could not rest as the events of that horrible day continued to unfold before me. Anchorage Alaska
Mr. Floyd L. Singletary At home in Lakebay, Washington when the TV was turned on we thought we were watching a movie much to our horror, sadness, and disbelief it was real. Yuma Arizona
Mr. Norbert Lenhard I had just arrived at my daughter's house from Syracuse, NY and called my wife in Scottsdale that I had arrived. She said turn on the TV. It seems I had just passed by there before it happened. I was at a CAN convention. Scottsdale Arizona
Mr. Kent M. Bravos I was in Sacramento, CA., at home with my beloved and dearly departed wife of 25 years, Angelica Lofton. Our hearts were broken. Youngtown Arizona
Dr. Burt S. Strug I was in San Diego, California on vacation and learned about the disaster 2 hours later. Tucson, Arizona
Mr. Edward Deason I was at home watching t.v. I saw what happened on t.v. I couldn't believe my eyes. Wynne Arkansas
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Messick I was home. My wife was watching TV & saw the planes hit both towers. She called me in time for me to see the 2nd plane hit the South Tower. We were both shocked & couldn't believe it was really happening. We must make sure it is never repeated!! Mountain Home Arkansas
Miss Mary Lennox Spent most of 9-11 in ignorant bliss. No radio, TV or phone calls. Then, about 8 PM, Pacific Daylight Time, I turned on my TV and caught a glimpse of an airplane flying into a building. Didn't find out until the News at Ten what had happened. Los Angeles California
Mr. Alexander Denk I love USA. I am from Austria-Vienna. On 9/11 I was up early, the TV was on . We set on front of the TV and looked at each other and shook our heads. Beverly Hills California
Ms. Nancy Mandelbaum I woke up at 5:45 AM Pacific time (Manhattan Beach, CA), with my heart glowing, as 9/11 is my Dad's and Sister Carole's birthday. By 10:28 AM Eastern time, all went dark! I was lucky, there was still more time to celebrate with them, as do we as a nation! Heartfelt remembrance... Manhattan Beach California
Mrs. Rosemarie Kolin I was sick and laying on the couch when I turned on the TV, and heard the horrible news. I was overcome with feelings of sadness & fear. I grew up in New York and my heart went out to them. Rancho Palos Verdes California
Ms. Ruth S. Ennis My husband and I were reading the L.A. Times but then we were glued to the TV and the unbelievable scenes. We were devastated. Van Nuys California
Ms. Ilona Y. Reksz Having a three hour time difference, I switched on the TV at 6 AM to see the news. I was shocked, couldn't believe the happenings. I came to the USA as a Hungarian Refugee in 1958. To me the USA is the greatest country. I created a memorial in my home to always remember that unforgettable tragedy. Encino California
Mr. Gregory P. Alabado At home, just getting up in the morning. Chula Vista California
Ms. Laura Kowalewski I was all dressed and packed and waiting for the airport shuttle when my daughter phoned and said Mom turn on your TV. I did. I saw the South Tower in flames and the jet strike the North Tower. All planes were ordered down. I never got to my conference. Riverside California
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Nadler I was in Italy and wondered when I would be able to return to USA. Corona Del Mar California
Ms. Margaret Lovitz I received a phone call from my daughter to turn on the TV. I couldn't believe my eyes. Tears came to my eyes and I started praying for all the people that were trapped. My thoughts and prayers are with all the sorrow and hurt that was thrust on them. Camarillo California
Mr. Frank J. Pagliaro, Jr. Living in California I was awakened by a telephone call from my sister who lives in Manhattan to tell me about the tragedy & that the family was safe. Burlingame California
Mrs. Robbie Greer We were eating breakfast and turned on the TV to view the morning news. Of course we were stunned and horrified watching the planes hit the tower. The remainder of the day was unbelievable. Walnut Creek California
Mr. Paul E. Wilson Watched in horror as true evil destroyed the World Trade Center. San Jose California
Ms. Marge Baker In my kitchen preparing breakfast. We were in shock. Helped locally by contributing. Placed our flag out. Prayed for the families and our President Bush. Modesto California
Mr. Robert Calloway At home in Colorado preparing to awake the kids for school, watching 9 News. I called my wife at work and watched in shock as the 2nd plane hit the Trade Center. Thought it was a recording of what the 1st plane did. Aurora Colorado
Mrs. Nancy M. Uebelhoer I was at home and had just turned on the television and thought I was watching a movie when the second plane hit. Sept. 11, 2001 was such an unhappy day in everyone's life. Denver Colorado
Mr. Paul L. Bailey I was in Washington DC, near the Pentagon. Colorado Springs Colorado
Mr. John D. Morris My husband and I had just come back from completing an errand. The TV delivered a shock at the enormity of hate and fear for all loved ones there and elsewhere. Madison Connecticut
Mr. Kenneth Russo, Sr. I was at work in Connecticut and viewed the whole experience via TV. My son was working on Wall Street at the time, so naturally I was concerned. Luckily for him, he was fine. It was a true tragedy. Farmington Connecticut
Mr. Robert J. Cavaliere I was at work talking to a customer when over his news channel on TV the report came in a plane struck the Trade Center. Wethersfield Connecticut
Ms. Peggy Richard As an elementary library media specialist, I had to keep the students distracted as the faculty and staff gathered in horror in front of the TV in my library. My son was a student at Georgetown U in D.C. It wasn't until 1 PM that I heard from him. A friends mom evacuated 10 students to her home in MD, just in case. Torrington Connecticut
Ms. Shirley G. Fearey The billowing smoke from the strike on the Pentagon could be seen all day from any apartment window in D.C. On the 11th. Washington District of Columbia
Miss Martha Grubb I was in my home watching our Peace of Mind" being destroyed FOREVER!!!" Ponte Vedra Beach Florida
Ms. Beverly Caster I was in Canada at St. Augentinis statue on a Taulk tour. The news hit us all on the tour as tragic, unbelievable, and concern for those in the World Trade Center. A period of mourning followed with a lot of sorrow that this could happen in the USA. Pensacola Florida
Ms. Denise McBride I was at my home in Ft Walton Beach, FL, but I was born & raised in Linden, N.J. My husband was a 20 year veteran of the Air Force. It was a sickening feeling, one I still feel whenever I think of it. It never goes away! Fort Walton Beach Florida
Mr. Arthur J. Arnold At my doctors office. Titusville Florida
Mr. Ronald Bullard I was watching the "Today" program "NBC NEWS" when I saw this airplane flying into the picture flying very fast close to the tall buildings when I saw the plane hit the building tower."" Palmetto Florida
Mr. William Lendemann I was born and raised in NYC then moved to Florida in 1987. NY will always be home which I visit each summer. On Sept. 11, 2001, I was on break at work in our lunch room when the news broke on our TV. When I saw the first plane hit the World Trade Center I knew something was wrong. Then when the second plane was turning into the second tower. The next thing I said was this is no accident, this is sabotage or terrorism like in 93. I will always remember. Spring Hill Florida
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kastenbaum Watching TV with horror! Praying that all our elected leaders would be protected and spared. Port Saint Lucie Florida
Mrs. Barbara J. Schuler On Sept 10, 2001, I flew from Seattle, WA to Atlanta, GA returning from a cruise to Alaska. On Sept 11th I picked up my 2 cats from the Vet and overheard the employee's talking about a plane crash. Immediately went home, turned on the TV and was glued to it all day watching the horrific coverage. Bogart Georgia
Mr. Robert S. Kuffel Like many millions of our Americans I was just awaking to turn on my TV for the weather. Who would do such a thing? Huntley Illinois
Ms. and Ms. Naomi Schneck September 11, 2001 was a lovely, sunny day here in Southern Indiana. My son-in-law Tim came to help fix the T.V. And he said it was on T.V. About the damage to the buildings but he never yet knew how terrible the destruction was. Little York Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roederer I was at the Kroger Store in LaGrange, Kentucky when the planes hit the WTC. I went to my daughter's school, DeHaven Baptist Church and we prayed in the name of Christ Jesus for God's protection from these attacks. Crestwood Kentucky
Mr. William Starr Transporting (by van) outpatients to a Behavior Health Hospital in Louisville, KY. Louisville Kentucky
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Drechsler We were in Pensacola visiting a young man (a Delta Pilot) & his family. Could not believe what we were seeing. Clinton Maryland
Mrs. Marie Barnes I was watching NBC news when this tragic event happened, and in such vulnerable sections of our coutry. I could not believe our country was so vulnerable. Westminster Maryland
Mr. Raynor R. Metcalfe Working in Andover, Mass 9/11/01 shock and disbelieve at what happened, thought it was an accident. Wilmington Massachusetts
Mr. Lee T. Sprague In memory of Catherine F. MacRae who died on the 93rd floor of the North Tower. Boston Massachusetts
Mr. and Mrs. William Mc Clymont We were coming home from CT and heard the terrible news on the car radio. At first we had thought it might be a war of the worlds show- only to realize it was real. We will never forget!" South Dennis Massachusetts
Ms. Jaya Vemuri I remember the day clearly. I was going to travel by Northwest that evening. I was packing, and a friend of mine called and said "You are not going anywhere today. Turn on the TV". I turned the TV on and I actually saw the second plane hit the towers. I sat down completely stunned. The only thought going through my mind over and over again was: all those children that said "Bye Mom/Dad see you in the evening" are not going to see them ever! Ever again! I cried and cried for those children. Ypsilanti Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Hemmi Driving to work I heard of the first plane crash & thought how horrible. When I heard of the second plane crash, I knew our lives as free Americans would never be the same. Farmington Michigan
Ms. Patricia A. Borders I was in a business meeting when my secretary called me out and put me on the phone with my daughter-in-law. She saw it on TV. My oldest son worked near the Towers. I have never been so numb in my life. Eight hours later he was finally able to contact me. Physically he was ok. However, the mental stress has taken its toll. Today (3-22-06) he works in Connecticut in the fourth career since 911. Previously he was a Funeral Director for 18 years 911, took another victim. Two years later he just couldn't cope in that field. Commerce Township Michigan
Mr. John E. Kaloydis Shocked & disgusted & prayed for survivors & rescuers. Flushing Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Olson Retired, we were at home eating breakfast. We felt sick. Minneapolis Minnesota
Dr. John W. Tabash I was sitting in my office reading the paper with the radio on & the announcer on the radio stated that a plane just flew into the World Trade Center. I saw patients that day but my mind was elsewhere... Saint Louis Missouri
Dr. and Mrs. Don Hamilton Don & Nancy Hamilton: We were in Israel on Sept. 11th. We were working on an archaeological dig on the east side of the sea of Galilu. We were shocked & concerned as we watched the events as they unfolded. We were in our hotel after work, & the terror strikes were just beginning in the U.S. Red Lodge Montana
Mr. John J. Riek During the horrible tragedy, I caught myself when the phone rang to let me know the Trade Centers were hit. A empty feeling came over me, a day I will never forget. Billings Montana
Ms. Bridget M. Gillman I was at Hartford hospital taking care of my daughter who had been in a very bad car accident, in Connecticut . My prayers and thoughts are with all those people. God Bless them. Henderson Nevada
Sarah Frisch On September 11, 2001, before 9 a.m. in the morning, I was on the 7th Avenue subway line, and my destination was the 50th Street train station. However, we were advised to exist at the 42nd Street, the Times Square station. As I ascended to the street, I noticed a crowd gathered watching the news broadcasted at the top of the news bulletin board with the headline that one of the World Trade Towers was hit by a plane. I was dismayed and I kept on glancing at the news. I proceeded to the Fountain House at West 47th Street, New York City. Manchester Township New Jersey
Mrs. Adele Geller My husband & I were on the way to work which was located in Ridgewood Queens. We were among the last cars getting on the G.W. Bridge when they said the bridge was closed. Cliffside Park New Jersey
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Kamizuru-Bowman I was in NY, attending my first day of classes at NYU Stern. We cancelled class mid-session when a student burst into the classroom announcing the attack. Hoboken New Jersey
Ms. Magalie Francois I survive because I switch shift with another employee. My first thought went to the many forgotten homeless who live down below. In particular a polite young lady saying Hi. West Orange New Jersey
R Fand I was in a business meeting and then went to my home office in Warren, NJ and watched on TV. I was very concerned about my friend Jay Magazine, who perished. Warren New Jersey
Ms. Gail Schmeisser I, as a Retired English teacher was mentoring a new teacher, working with a North Plainfield High School, N.J. Advanced Math class. North Plainfield New Jersey
C. B. Gulden I was at work in Bridgewater, NJ that day when I received a phone call from a co-worker indicating that a plane had hit the North Tower of the WTC. I immediately called my wife at home in Watchung, NJ to ask her if she heard anything about this. She mentioned that she was watching ABC's Good Morning America when they broke in with a special report indicating that a plane had hit the North Tower of the WTC. As the special report was being broadcast it suddenly went odd the air. She said that CBS in NY was the only local station broadcasting. She was watching CBS live and saw the 2nd plane hit the South Tower of the WTC. She also saw both towers collapse live on CBS. Please accept this contribution as a way to remember and memorialize all of the lives that were lost on that tragic day. In addition this WTC Memorial and Museum can be a place where families can go to honor their loved ones and where future generations can come to see an event that changed history. Watchung New Jersey
Mr. John W. Docke I had just arrives at my job at MYC.DCAS-street crowded. I heard the second plane hit. Building evacuated. Hiked to midtown. Tunnels blocked. Took train home that evening. Rutherford New Jersey
Mr. Robert Rosen On 9/11/01, I was there - we lost friends and fellow workers. God Bless the Firemen and Policemen for their devoted service. Short Hills New Jersey
Mr. Anthony Reale I watched in horror at my office building as the second plane hit the South Tower. Later I saw the smoke from Jersey City and cried like a baby. I'm crying as I write this. Secaucus New Jersey
Mr. Robert Masi, Jr. I heard the news of this tragic horrific act at home it left me completely numb and to this day my prays go to the victims and the loves ones those innocent victims left behind. Newark New Jersey
Mr. Frank J. Guarini I was driving South on the West Side Highway, NYC, near the Holland Tunnel when the first plane struck the Twin Towers. The Towers were within view. Jersey City New Jersey
Ms. Stella Aspromonte Both my husband and I are retired Port Authority employees. On September 11 2001 we were preparing to leave our home in Jersey City, NJ to have breakfast at our daughter's restaurant in downtown Jersey City across the river from the World Trade Center and it was on fire. To see my home destroyed was devastating. All of us at the Port Authority thought of the World Trade Center as home. Jersey City New Jersey
Ms. Jane Nass I had just taken my third grade class from Memorial School, Little Ferry, NJ to computer class. The teacher was not there, and so I found her watching TV in the next room. It was so scary because we were so close to NYC. We were not allowed to tell the children what had happened even when parents started showing up to take them home. Fair Lawn New Jersey
Ms. and Ms. Adrianne Schlesinger My wife and I were in Japan and scheduled to leave the next day to fly back to Newark. That didn't happen for a week. We arrived at night and saw the still smoldering site all lit up. Ramsey New Jersey
Mr. Seong Y. Yoon I was in Seoul Korea. I was surprised by such a terrible terror on 9/11. Hopefully never happen the tragedy again and we try to keep the world in peace. Demarest New Jersey
Mr. Lee R. Steelman My friends in Lower Manhattan called me in N.J. To tell my daughter not to come to work at Tiffany's because a pland had struck a Tower. I tried to call her & my friends. There was no repsonse. I had no communication with my friends for weeks - no telephone. Worry!! Englewood New Jersey
Mr. Nunzio A. Consalvo Was driving in the east side of the Turnpike when I saw smoke coming out of the top floor of World Trade Center. Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
Ms. Anna Zuchniewicz I was on the parkway going to work. At first I thought it was a helicopter and then the tragic horror came. It was all somber faces when I arrived and no one could work. We watched television and then they sent everyone home. Asbury Park New Jersey
Ms. and Mr. Janet Hauschild I was about 50 miles from N.Y.C. at my home. I experienced the same emotions as everyone else, absolute shock and horror as I watched on TV the first plane, then the second plane hit the WTC. This day will turn out to be a major historical turning point for our country. Hackettstown New Jersey
Ms. Ruth Bielefeld On a bus trip to Cap Maey, N.J. Over first stop was Forked Pines - there was such confusion at the rest stop on the G.S. Parkway - we were soon to witness the unthinkable on the TV screen. It was 9:30 AM. Rockaway New Jersey
Ms. Virginia C. Schofield Arrived to office in Minneapolis to hear and see the unbelievable and horrific news. Spent day watching and listening as my former work place collapsed. Bedminster New Jersey
Ms. Catharine Hays We remember watching the Towers in flames from a hillside in Morris Plains, N.J. Then calling my co-worker Patty frantically to help find her husband Joe Kellett who lost his life in the attack. Mendham New Jersey
Mrs. Robyn Hammond I was traveling North on the NJ Turnpike and ovserved lots of undercover police cars and marked cars speeing towards NY. I observed the huge cloud of dust as the World Trade Center fell to the ground. Gibbstown New Jersey
Mr. Peter W. Matthews I was watching TV and was about to go to the toilet when this situation happened. I could not believe what took place. Hightstown New Jersey
Mr. Rank Wiener I was at my workplace. My previous workplace happened to be 1 WTC floor 101 where Cantor Fitzgerald was located at first point of impact. Princeton New Jersey
Mr. Robert C. Miller I was at work in my office at our N.J. School for the Deaf when I heard an exclamation from a nearby office where there was a TV. I came into that room to see the first tower burning. Soon we saw the second plane hit the second tower. As it did I shouted, Terrorism!"" Princeton New Jersey
Mr. Oliver J. Krenkel I had worked at Bank America 9W 57th Street until 6:00AM. I then went home, and was awakened by a phone call after the first plane struck. I also worked on the original construction and the first bombing of the Trade Center. I am now a retired construction electrician I.B.E. W Loc. # 3 N.Y.C. Brick New Jersey
Mr. Bob Wells I was at work and heard that an airplane had hit the WTC. I went to the employee lounge in time to see the South Tower collpase. Immediately left for home and watched the events on TV until 2 AM. Lost two friends. Lakehurst New Jersey
Ms. Eleanor McMurray I was living with my daughter. She called me from work and told me to turn on the TV. Terrorists were attacking the World Trade Center. I watched with horror and disbelief. How could this nightmare possibly be happening. I appreciate so much everyone who came to the rescue. Whiting New Jersey
Ms. Lillian Stewart I had retired by then but lost friends at Chase Bank Branch. Whiting New Jersey
Mr. and Ms. Lewis Rosenbaum We were watching the Today Show in Somerset New Jersey when our youngest daughter Albe called from Tokyo, Japan. She was there on business. She had CNN on and almost simultaneously we saw the planes hit the Towers. Our oldest daughter Lisa, and her husband, Eric both worked in the area of the World Trade Center. In fact, this was their train stop. Needless to say we were so concerned for their safety and that of those in the Towers. Fortunately, Lisa and Eric were fine and actually were able to find each other in the midst of this horrible event. It took awhile until we heard from them. There were very long hours until we knew they were all right. Friends of ours were not to lucky. Their beautiful, intelligent, dynamic daughter worked for Center Fitzgerald. She did not survive. The terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and on the Pentagon has changed all our lives forever. This was a sad day for all humankind. Somerset New Jersey
Ms. Shelley Cohen At home - Shock! Albuquerque New Mexico
Mr. Richard Wilson I was at work that day, when someone said look at the news one of the twin towers were hit. I said no way and then as I watched the second tower being hit. I stood in disbelief. Farmington New Mexico
Miss Doni Meier As of 7:00 am that morning in Las Cruces, NM received a phone call from a friend who saw the tragic event on TV. I was crying and helpless. I wish I was there to help. My prayers went to lost loved ones. Las Cruces New Mexico
Ms. and Ms. Nelly Shleyfman I am Nelly a Jewish Russian immigrant. September 11 was not only enormous distress for my country, I mean America, but a cruel sobering wake up call. My income is very limited, but if my $25.00 can build only one small cell in Memorial I'll be proud. New York New York
Ms. and Mr. Tatiana L. Lowe Two friends and I designed a Memorial Plan # 122338 - the choice of this new plan is better and more practical in a city that has difficult climate, but I miss seeing our plan that had actual connections with 9/11. Bedford Hills New York
Ms. and Mrs. Margaret L. Muzio Had my radio on doing clothes then put on the TV and said some prays. Flushing New York
Ms. Gayle L. Palmer I was coming home from a meeting at my hospital, I'm an RN when I heard it on the car radio. I heard the towers fall on TV and could only think of how horrible it was for those on the site and their families. Williston Park New York
Mr. Karl O'Farrell I was on a business trip to Hong Kong. I was in the gym on the top floor of the Sheraton Hotel when I noticed a news break on CNN. It was night time there but I stayed up all night phoning family & friends. Several days later I discovered a former classmate of mine (Michael Colbert) lost his life. He was a wonderful person. New York New York
Ms. Carol L. Aerenson Among my many memories of that day were the ones I experienced that night at about 8 pm as I stood across the street from my apartment at the Garner Broadway & E 8th St. Most of the lights were out and the silence was absolutely deafening. Sane for the sound of the convoy of company dump trucks and heavy equipment, heading to ground zero. I will never forget that silence. And it continued for several weeks! New York New York
Mr. Conrad S. Semler As the Veterans of the NY VA medical center called me out of the ER to watch the TV, I remember saying, this is disgusting it's not real and wept. New York New York
Mr. Ronald E. McCarty Too much to say in three lines. Was on West St & Vesey St from right after the first tower hit for 5-6 weeks after. As a veteran, I saw more then I ever saw in the military. As a person in the media I've never covered a bigger event. LIKE THE MILITARY --- IT CHANGED ME FOREVER! New York New York
Ms. Ashley V. Taylor 75 Wall Street at a meeting and had walked from Merrell Lynch office (my office) at 2 WFC earlier that morning. Never retrieved my work or belongings. New York New York
Hylke Faber Walking uptown on Lex in the 405. It felt somewhat stranger as more people seemed to be walking uptown. When I reached my office, my assistant told me what was happening. I could not believe it. New York New York
Mr. and Ms. Pete Markey My wife & I were working uptown on 9/11... And for the week following, we stayed in Manhattan and worked to biuld our respective companies back up. My father died a week later and along with him, a piece of me. New York New York
Ms. Nikola Ivanov On 9/11, I was in my office not far away from the WTC watching with horror the unfolding of events 15 minutes before the first tower collapsed, I was right there, at the base of it and I had to run to save my life. New York New York
Mr. Jonathan Horn I was in Manhattan on September 11. I walked to work that beautiful, sunny morning through Central Park. When I arrived at my Motown Office, I heard the news and joined my colleagues gathered around a T.V. Within this house, we closed the office & headed home. I spent the balance of the day with my wife & 1 year old daughter in a escalating state of shock & grief. New York New York
Ms. Zaphra Reskakis I was on the #6 bus and we were told to get off at Canal. It was 8:50 AM someone said a plane hit WTC I said sad I don't know why, I hope it isn't a terrorist attack. We got off and walked straight towards WTC as we looked at the plane embedded in the North Tower. I hurried in to 26 Federal Plaza. It was my second day on the job I showed my ID & the guard said, Lady were evacuating. The ground thundered as the plane flew into the South Tower. I started hurrying away with hundred of others. We watched as the towers collapsed. I walked home and got there safely seven house later. New York New York
Mr. Morris M. Monowitz At home 180 East 79th St. New York, N.Y. 10021 Watched it all happen on T.V. New York New York
Mr. Michael S. Orzechowski I was teaching a class in computer to unemployed workers in the Bronx. We were shocked to hear of the attack. I wanted to join my fiancee Lorraine who was working in Manhattan. My students helped me get to a bridge and I made my way by foot to where I found transportation. Lorraine and I helped each other during those dreadful hours. New York New York
Mrs. Joan A. Watters At home, watching TV news, in shock... New York New York
Ms. Edythe Kenner I was at home listening to W.N.Y.C. And was mortified, terrified fearful of what was happening thinking of the danger of all who participated to save lives - and sacrificing their own. New York New York
Ms. Herminia Silos I was in Algarve, Protugal when our tour guide gave us the sad news. For the next four days being stranded we sat glued to the TV. It was a shocking feeling not seeing the familiar landmark when theplane landed in Newark on my return to NYC! New York New York
Mr. and Ms. Daniel M. Sullivan Retired President, Frost & Sullivan, Inc 106 Fulton St. I had first showered after Tennis in Long Island City when 1st crash was on TV and was in middle of 59th Street bridge to Manhattan when we saw the 2nd crash while watching the 1st fire. New York New York
Ms. Cornelia Higginson I was on my way to work in the #90 Express Bus and from the FDR saw the second plane enter the South Tower. I got off the bus at Frankfort Street and entered the stream of people fleeing North. New York New York
Ms. Ellen T. Goodwin I was in New York City trembling and praying for all those tragic and brave americans. A close friend was on the last elevator down tower II. She survived but the younger brother of a childhood friend and the wife of a business acquaintance did not make it. New York New York
Ms. Dede K. Lesw I lived in Florida out strongly felt the need to return to NYC so that I could help in some way. I returned to my home in 2002. New York New York
Dr. Linda Breskin I live and work in Manhattan. My husband, who works downtown called to say he saw a plane go into the 1st Tower. My daughter worked at Windows of the World until 2 weeks prior to the attack. We were all devastated. New York New York
Mr. Andrew Lassman I was working at Sloan-Kettering. I walked out to the street and saw a dust cloud rising from downtown. I could hardly believe my eyes. New York New York
Mr. Paul Muller I was working in NYC, as was my wife - My son Tim was working at 5 WTC. We lost touch with him for a matter of hours until we heard from him - safe in N Jersey. New York New York
Ms. Lydia Rodriguez I was home, almost ready to go and vote but first I decided to watch the news. When that happened I thought was the end of the world, especially here in Manhattan. Since that day I had never been downtown because I used to work around that area and for ten consecutive years I used to come out the subway and my first good morning was dedicated to the WTC Towers. I still can't believe it happened. New York New York
Mrs. Dianne E. Beach On channel 1, when the disaster occurred. Since then for 2 weeks I shed tears for those dear souls & their survivors! New York New York
Ms. Joyce Chang Matthew Robbins, was attending preschool at the Internaltional Preschool, near the United Nations. New York New York
Mr. Leland S. Lee I was at the lobby of the apartment building when it happened. Later I went upstairs to my apartment to turn on the TV to get the latest news. It was a sad day. New York New York
Miss Helen D. Lefor I heard the impact of the North Tower at 8:45 am Sept. 11, 2001 and since I live 4 blocks from the former World Trade Center I went out to look. I never have seen anything so horrible in my life. Then the South Tower was hit. Saw 3 people jump out of the North Tower. The Towers fell down and it became pitch dark here-it had been a sunny day. It was so scary! It looked like a war zone! I'll never forget it!! New York New York
Mr. Leslie Robertson On that fateful day I was in Hong Kong... dining with friends. Others, knowing that I was the Structural Engineer for the World Trade Center, were quick to contact me. New York New York
Ms. Joan Miller We were in Massachusetts visiting my father in the hospital, and heard the news in the car on route to the hospital. There, all the nurses and patients were glued to the TV's. When they heard we were from NYC they expressed their sorrow and sympathy to us. New York New York
Ms. Lisa Raiti I left my NYC apartment on the heels of the initially naive reports of a private plane's accidentalhitting the North Tower. As my cab got on the FDR drive, the already escalatin scale of the catastrophe made itself know. Traffic had come to a virtual halt, as the eerie cacophony of emergency sirens filled the air. As an ominous cloud of black smoke billowed over the East River, I started to cry for the victims, imagining their shock, their horror, their panic, trapped in an inferno whose destructiveness I couldn't have imagined. As I left my cab, the driver-a man of Middle Eastern origin-translated an exchange he had with another driver. He said, Miss another plane has just hit the second tower. It was not an accident. I am very very sad…"" New York New York
Mr. Tony Lenza I was in my office when my wife Lucille called to tell me to turn on the T.V. I watched as the second plane flew into the Towers. I knew instictively, it was no accident. We pray for all lost on 9/11; for all still fighting for us; and we shall prevail. Staten Island New York
Mr. Robert Netzel On 9/11, I was on a City Express Bus on Church St in front 1 Liberty Plaza, Brooks Brothers when the first plane hit. After quickly escaping from the Bus being hit with debris and retreating back to Broadway, I came to the realization that my uncle, James V. Deblase was trapped in the North Tower, 106th Floor. Staten Island New York
Ms. Sarah Wright I was at home in my rented room in New York. About 9 AM my TV went on the blink. I was hurt and horrified by the reports of the kamikaze attacks in New York and Washington when my reception was restored. Bronx New York
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Ms. Estelle Goodman		 I am working for Visiting Nurse Service of New York. I was at 1250 Broadway, N.Y. 10001.

My son Alan was in the World Trade Center when it was bombed in 1993. He got out safely on Sept. 11th. He was in building 2 of the World Trade Center. He was the Fire Warden on his floor. In case of a fire it was up to him to get every one out safely. My heart went out to all the people that lost loved ones. They will always be remembered.		 Bronx


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Ms. Barbara S. Beyun I remember walking home through the streets of New York - No one could stay at work. The streets were filled with shocked & heartbroken people trying to make sense of what had happened. Bronx New York
Mr. Anthony O. Petsoulakis Yes! I watched it from Warren Street. I saw building two come down on Church St. The morning light was shining on the building. Bronx New York
Ms. Josephine Demarest Shock & horror that this could happen in NYC!!! Bronx New York
Chaplain Karen Puglia In loving memory of our cousin, Wayne Alan Russo, and all those who perished on that fateful day. Bronx New York
Ms. Theresa Clarner I ran to the seen to help I was at headquarters New York City Fire Dept. 9 Metrotech Center Brooklyn when I watched the plane go thru the tower. Bronx New York
Ms. Renee H. Mysak I was at home watching TV with horror and disbelief. Hoping that some of my friends would be saved, and remembering where I had many luncheon celebrations. Bronx New York
Ms. Tina Bilotta My MRI at Columbia Presbyterian was delayed for 3 hours while we watched tv. That was followed by my walking trip home-168 s bway to 246 s riverdale. Bronx New York
Ms. Jennifer Lepere Away at school glued to the television and to the computer and in complete disbelief when they fell down, I just never thought that would happen. Brewster New York
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Kitchen My husband had just begun his first year of law school at Columbia University in NYC. I had edd at the CIA in Langley, VA and was at a training session at the Washington Navy yard in DC - saw smoke from highway over Pentagon. God bless the families of those that lost their lives. Cortlandt Manor New York
Ms. June Walton
 I am 72 now & that day I will never forget. I turned my TV on & saw to my horror the 1st building on fire & the plane flying towards building 2. I saw those brave firemen & cops going into the building & I cry every time I see it on 9/11 comes around.

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Ms. Rosalyn Sternbach At home, terribly shocked. White Plains New York
Ms. Katherine Perry I recall being at my place of employment when the shocking news came forth. A awkardness and sadness became a part of my expression. I felt that a great loss was certainly what we did experience! Yonkers New York
Ms. Mary Solino 9/11 was the 2nd day on a new job. My office was directly across the river in NJ. I witnessed the collapse of the Towers. There were 20 people in my office watching and there was not a sound except crying. I will never forget. Hastings On Hudson New York
Mrs. Dorothy N. Brennan I was watching Channel 4 & knew what happened when the first plane hit. My dear friend Ruth Rossi worked in the next building to be hit but was down to the 46th & got out. She has never recovered fromt he experience & now lives in Maine. Bronxville New York
Mrs. Ilse Weingartner Having experienced the Holocaust my thoughts that terrible morning were more evidence of more cruelty. Eastchester New York
Ms. Margaret Lynch Three people from the little hamlet I live in were lost on 9-11 - two young firemen & a young Boy who worked in the Trade Center - I will never forget seeing those planes hitting the buildings - Pray God I never see it again. Blauvelt New York
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Lehman My name is Marcus Lehman. I am a electrician that was work at 7&5 7th Ave. At the time of the first strike, I was listening on the radio the men had on to Howard Stern. I thought he was giving his usual B.S. I changed the station to CBS FM and they were saying the same thing about the towers. I went up to the top of the building so I could see downtown. I saw a huge hole in the North Tower right through the building. It was black and I could see fires. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Our job closed down at 12:30 to 1:00 PM. We lost 17 Local Union # 3 IBEW brothers that day. My heart goes out to all the families that lost loved ones from office workers, construction workers, police, fire, ems and anyone else. We will never forget. Nanuet New York
Mr. Alan Calodny I was glued to my TV set watching the chaos of the day, as it unfolded. Glen Oaks New York
Ms. Mary E. McWilliams Home, right here in Great Neck. In the afternoon I visited grounds of US Merchant Marine Academy tosee it live and then was sorry I had. Great Neck New York
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Cayouette I was sitting in my living room, writing checks. My daughter called, asked if Tv was on, it wasn't. I put TV on, just in time to see 2nd plane hit. I couldn't believe my eyes. Astoria New York
Ms. Virginia M. Mooe On September 11, 2001 between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM I was in my office at Allen St & broome St, Lower Manhattan. My friend called me & told me about what happened WTC Towers, I went out & saw thick cloud of smoke in the sky. I was so upset & felt sick. Brooklyn New York
Mr. and Ms. Bernard Hager Looking through my bedroom window, I saw black smoke coming from the Trade Center. I then heard on the radio the bad news! Brooklyn New York
Mr. Michael Medved I was on the F-Train when I saw smoke billowing from the 1st Tower. I thought what fire could cause so much smoke then a half burned woman got in and told us the horrible truth. Brooklyn New York
Mr. Kevin E. Gallagher As President of the NYC Firefighters Local 94, I struggled through the sadness of such a great lossof so many innocent people and the concerns I had for all of our missing brothers and their families. I also had the feeling of pride to have known so many great men. Brooklyn New York
Mr. Arnold Siegel I was in my apartment when I heard the first plane crash into the World Trade Center. I immediately called down to building security Richie receiving, in my building - I saw a plane hit World Trade Center, do you think its a terrorist attack. Brooklyn New York
Mr. Ronald Woodroffe I was working as a respiratory therapist at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on that morning. I saw the towers burning and treated mostly smoke inhalation patients. Brooklyn New York
Mr. and Mrs. Seymour L. Gartenberg On the ramp leading from the Belt Parkway to the Gowan Expressway in Brooklyn when we saw the smoke from the World Trade Center. We turned in CBS Radio and found out what had happened. We exited the Gowan @ 3pm St & went home. Brooklyn New York
Chris Marsh Hi - my name is Chris Marsh. I was at work on September 11, watching it all on T.V. I remember the doctors and nurses at the hospitals waiting for people to come. They never did. Flushing New York
Mr. Anthony Ferzola At home in New York City (Queens). East Elmhurst New York
Ms. Hannah Deutch I was watching T.V. And saw the first hit. Thought, it was an accident. When a Few minutes later, the second plane hit, I knew it was no accident. I watched all day, the sorry sight and cried my eyes out for all the people. Jackson Heights New York
Ms. Gabriela L. Lorini On my way to work I saw one building in smoke. In my office, I heard that the second plane hit the second building. I knew Paul Benedetti who lost his life. Flushing New York
Ms. Annette Cappello I was shopping at Caseos' in Queens and heard the terrible news. Middle Village New York
Mrs. Arline Ettlinger It was Election Day and I was working for the Board of Election as an Inspector when we all heard what happened. We were tried to close up and by 11 am everyone went home. I'll never forget that day!" Howard Beach New York
Ms. Alma R. Robles It was a beautiful late summer day. I was very sad because I had just come back from dropping my only son at Boston College. He was a freshman. It would be the beginning of my life as an empty nester"! I work at Merrill Lynch across the street from WTC for 16 years when my boss said a plane had gone into the WTC. I went into his office and looked out the window and was shocked at what I saw "a ball of fire." It looked like a movie scene. I ran out of his office & told everyone to start leaving the building - something told me that the buildings were going to fall." Howard Beach New York
Ms. Patricia Wieland I was still asleep when my husband came home from work (court) to tell me about the terrible tragedy. I jolted out of bed and put the TV on and stayed glued. I remember walking around in a daze all day because I could not believe what had happened. Queens Village New York
Ms. Hazel Noble I was on a job interview and returned home just in time to watch the second tower collapse. It was horrifying!! Jamaica New York
Ms. Virginia Ryan-Offer I was at home in the kitchen speaking on the telephone to my dear friend Peggy McCatter. She was watching her TV and said A plane just flew into the World Trade Center." I hung up and put my TV on. The rest is history. God help us all!" Lynbrook New York
Mrs. Horty Schmierer I was eating breakfast and watching the news on television. Malverne New York
Ms. Debbi Gyulay I was in Valley Stream, NY. As i looked toward Manhattan I could see a cloud of smoke in the clear blue September 11th sky. Valley Stream New York
Ms. Sally Augello I was at home reading the paper. My son-in-law called me from work & said put on the TV" and immediately hung up. I was shocked & in disbelief & so very deeply saddened. I dressed & went to church to pray for all involved." Melville New York
Mr. and Ms. Ralph Bianco I was working near the Trade Center on Greenwich Street. Like everyone else, I was stunned and shocked at what was happening. Levittown New York
Ms. Barbara Derbabian I volunteered to help in the ER tramma area at St. Vincent's Hospital - where they were the main area for victims - I'm a graduate of their school of nursing and when the planes hit the towers, I was taken by EMS to St. Vincent's from Long Island my brother was in tower 1 - but made it out in time. Massapequa Park New York
Ms. and Mr. Anna Kedoin I was at work and heard it on the radio. Tears started to come because I knew our friend's son worked there. He didn't make it. Amen Miller Place New York
Ms. and Mr. Rosa Ciccarelli-Zimmer I was teaching English to speakers of other languages in the Kings Park School District on Long Island (New York). Nesconset New York
Mr. Anthony Dipaola I was in my car traveling to my city for 11AM meeting. I heard on the radio a plane crashed into World Trade Ctr. At that time my wife called me on my cell phone. She just spoke to my son Frank who worked next to the Tower. At that point, all cell service failed. We did not hear from my son for more than 5 hours. We thanked GOD" he survived this tragedy. We pray for all the poor souls that did not survive." Oakdale New York
Mr. Gerard Dombrowsky I was there on that 1st day and many days after searching & digging through the rubble for the bodies of my brother firemen. I was with you, Lee, on many days looking for Jonathan. I will never forget. Ronkonkoma New York
Miss Venetia C. Morris I was in my living room when my phone rang. It was my Daughter calling from Georgia. She asked, Mom do you see what is happening in New York." I immediately turned my TV on. I could hardly believe the news. I pray to God nothing like that will ever happen in the world again." Seaford New York
Mr. Donald S. Kisiel I was waiting to start teaching a laboratory in Anatomy & Physiology at Suffolk County Community College-Ammerman Campus when a student arrived listening to a message on her cell phone and stated a plane flew into the World Trade Center. Shoreham New York
Ms. Iris Borcherding I was getting ready to go to work when I heard on CBS news on the radio that a plane had hit and I went into the kitchen to put the TV on. I watched in horror as the second plane hit. I will never forget it! Smithtown New York
Mrs. and Ms. Hazel E. Reuther I was watching morning TV and was appalled as were a million other viewers that such a thing could happen in America. Stony Brook New York
Mr. and Mrs. James K. Bacalakis I, James was in my house shaving, when I heard it on the radio. I turned on the TV and I got the shock. I worked at WTC-2, at Ebasco from 1980 thru 1998 between 77th adn 93rd Floors. Stony Brook New York
Mr. Frank Angello I was at my office, eight blocks away for the WTC. We were immediately drawn into the day. We became focused on evacuating the staff to a safe location. Some of us did not think we would see the end of the day. While we were grateful for our safe escape we felt, profound sadness for the loss of life, on that terrible day. Woodbury New York
Mr. Cliford Locke My wife and I were driving my mother-in-law or her home in Toms River, N.J. We heard of the first plane crash traveling south on the Wantagh Pkwy and as we traveled west on the Southern State Pkwy we heard of the second plane. I immediately turned back as I knew this was no accident. Later that morning I returned to my office on the third floor of a Northrop Arumman Plant in Bethpage where we could see the smoke trailing south from the WTC site and the first reports of the disaster were being broadcast. Hicksville New York
Ms. Agnes M. Wiseman I was at home & had the radio on when it was announced that a plane had crashed into the WTC. I shut the radio off & turned on my TV. It was the most horrific scene I had ever seen. My eyes teared up & I said a prayer, God I know you would not let the people who were jumping out of the towers to suffer and all the others who died that day."" Watervliet New York
Ms. Mary L. Baker I was walking through the hallway of Ft. Edward Elementary School where I am the Principal. A teacher had just entered the building and told me she had heard the horrendous news on the radio. I was horrified and shocked in a denial mode at first. I cried every time the news showed it for a week afterwards. Saratoga Springs New York
Mr. Clifford Thomas We were home and greatly concerned and we wrote letters to our three children telling of our love for them and have been back to church on a regular basis since 9/11. Greene New York
Ms. Helen M. Burleigh I was watching the Today Show and saw the whole thing go down with the plane and all. It took me back to Pearl Harbor days only closer. I am 81 years old. I was very emotional for weeks. I prayed and prayed that nothing like this will happen again in our United States. I love N.Y. I am a born and bred N.Y. State person and love it very much. I would not be any where else. I am a Christian and I know the Lord is looking after us. Victor New York
Ms. Dorothy Fischer My travel agent called 9AM 9/11. I was to leave 9/12/01. Turn on your TV" he said Columbus Ohio
Mr. Saul Goldstein I worked at Honeywell acorss from Teterbo Airport and we saw the first plane crash into Trade One. Then a few minutes a second plane crash into the Second Tower. We could see the first tower start to fall. The second plane into the second tower. We were told not to come to work the next day. The next days we could see the smoke for weeks. It was terrible. It was in our mind forever. Twinsburg Ohio
Mr. Saul Goldstein I saw the towers go down because I was working near Teterboro Airport. We first saw the first plane and we first saw it as an accident. Then a few minutes later we saw it was not an accident!! A few minutes later an F15 flew over it. We then were told to go home and stay home the next day. After that we were told to go back to work. We drove every day on the NJ Turnpike & the grey clouds for weeks. It will never be in my mind. Twinsburg Ohio
Mr. Leon Harrison Sleepin' in West Carrollton, Ohio. Dayton Ohio
Mr. Norma Lohmann Watching TV waiting for them to come back and finish the job and praying to God we had heroes on the planes so we would not have to shoot down our own passenger plane besides our already losses. Norman Oklahoma
Mrs. Louise Locke A friend called to tell me to turn on my TV. I had just turned the TV on when the second Tower was hit. Initial emotions: shock, horror, disbelief, and anger. Ponca City Oklahoma
Ms. Rose L. Demartino Watching the sad news on television. Wondering why and how the mind of people could destroy other humans. Salem Oregon
Mrs. Thomas A. Fritz 8:30 AM I walked out of WTC from the PATH station. At 8:45 AM I was at my office on Water Street with a clear view of the towers. We evacuated by ferry at about 1:00 PM. East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. Berger We were at a restaurant for a late breakfast and were told by our waitress about a plane crashing into a building in New York. Later, we learned that our nephew was missing and declared dead. He had been at a meeting in one of the WTC buildings on 9/11. Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Mrs. Mary J. Satterwhite My friend, Diane called me and told me to turn on the TV. The 1st plane had already hit the N tower and she knew my daughter, Catherine, lived in Manhattan. When I got the channel, the next plane hit the S tower, and I knew at once nothing would be the same and we'd never think of NYC in the samecavalier way, or feel as secure. I called my daughter's cell and she had no idea what had transpired. It took me 15 minutes to realize she was in Williamsport, not NYC, because she was performing for a traveling children's theater group. I begged her not to return to NYC but she did. Thats when Irealized NYC was Catherine's new home, and she wouldn't abandon it. Bradford Pennsylvania
Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Lehigh Watching morning news on TV. It got me off my seat in a hurry started talking to myself my daughter called and asked what was going on I said hell broke lose told her to hang up so I could get the story we were back and forth on phone all day. (Always look over your back) We are never safe. York Pennsylvania
Ms. Marie Belensky I was working and had the radio on and had heard about the 1st plane hitting the tower. I remember that moment like it was yesterday and will never forget it. Taylor Pennsylvania
Mr. John J. Di Nenna Will never forget and don't want to ever forget the horror of that day. Harleysville Pennsylvania
Mrs. Albert A. Herman Sept. 11, 2001 I was home, glued to the TV to see what was going to happen next and praying for the people who were in harms way. Experienced some of the same feelings I felt when I heard that Pearl Harbor had been attacked. It was not a good day. Mohnton Pennsylvania
Master Sgt. Denise R. Spink-Morin While at work (RI Nat'l Guard) someone came in the office and told us what was happening. Like most of us in the world we turned on the TV and watches in horror as the second plane hit. We were all in shock and started to cry. We comforted each other the best we could. It will be a picture that will never leave our minds and the hurt felt in our hearts will last forever. God be with us all! Slatersville Rhode Island
Mr. James T. Beale, Jr. On 9-11-01, my wife and I were on a golfing holiday in Scotland and watched the WTC fall after I had commuted to work walking through the WTC at that hour for over thirty years. Westerly Rhode Island
Mr. Richard Fratantuono I was at work in the Cranston Public Schools. Someone phoned me about a plane crashing into the WTC. We turned on a TV and saw the second plane heading for the other tower and knew this is no accident. Cranston Rhode Island
Mr. Tommy Morris Working at Harpeth High School in Kingston Springs, Tennessee. Kingston Springs Tennessee
Mrs. Daisy C. Free I was going to work when I heard plane hit first Tower when I got to work. Another Tower was hit. I knew it's got to be a terrorist attack. Then the Pentagon, it was scary. I'll never forget it. I started praying . God take care of us. Dallas Texas
Ms. Fay Thomajan Watching the news. Dallas Texas
Ms. Joann F. Mitchell I was at work and thought it was a joke until I realized the horrow of it. My co-workers & I were glued to the TV coverage. I never thought this could happen in America. I pray for World Peace. Fort Worth Texas
Mr. and Mrs. James Jakusz Home. Shocked, unbelieveable, angry. Denton Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fernandez I was at work and went home. My neighbor works at the Pentagon, my cable service was out, so we went to the neighbor's home. Clifton Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Stiener Looking across the Hudson River from our home in Hoboken, NJ we were in disbelieve at what we saw. My husband took a business call at home that morning. Otherwise, he would have been in the PATH or subway at the moment of this tragedy. Later in the day, we saw almost zombie-like people covered in ash, coming from the city into Hoboken by the bus loads. It was eerily quiet and American flags were beginning to pop up everywhere. Clifton Virginia
Mrs. Mildred R. Baden My daughter Joan Barbrei came to my home at Leisure World of VA. She carried my newest grandaughter of 4 wks. She said Mom turn on TV quick - theres been a horrible tragedy to our nation! People have lost their lives. Its heartbreaking to watch!" Tears were running down her face!" Leesburg Virginia
Mr. Kerem Bilge I saw the aftermath of the first plane's impact on the TV in the State Department cafeteria as I came to work that morning in Washington. When I got to my office upstairs, the second plane hit and we were told to evacuate. I felt a sliding sense in my stomach, like the world was tilting out of control. Outside, I saw black smoke rising into the sky above the Pentagon and heard the sonic boom of fighters arriving overhead, too late. I knew then that the world, my world, had changed forever. Dulles Virginia
Rev. J. P. Blankenship I had left my office to get my car serviced and just heard it on the radio, and then the TV at the service station. At first I was shocked, then stunned, and finally angry. I am so proud we have a president like George Bush who is going after them. Richmond Virginia
Lt. Colonel Lowell K. Flickinger I was at home in Prince George, VA watching the Today Show on NBC-TV and saw almost all of the live coverage on Sep. 11. Prince George Virginia
Mr. Paul W. Johnston In my home. My wife alerted me to the TV. I saw the second plane hit the tower. I watch until the building collapsed. Could hardly believe what I was seeing. Such a horror!! Mercer Island Washington
Ms. Jane W. Hoffman I was in Pitts, PA on an Elderhosted tour of historic churches. The taller buildings in Pitts. Were being evacuated & I watched people walking across one of the several bridges carrying their briefcases. It was several hours before I was allowed to leave the city. I was driving to my home in Wheeling, WA & was alone. I wept as I listened to the radio accounts. I lived in NYC for many years. Wheeling West Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg S. Meser I had completed a morning class at United Theological Seminist in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and heard the radio accounts and spent the evening at the Church I leave visiting with parishioners. Glenwood City Wisconsin
Mr. Ron Lockington I was going into work heard about first plane on the radio. Then when I got to work the boss had the TV on and I saw the second one hit the other Tower I was shock. Mindoro Wisconsin