I was at home and had just put the kids onto the school bus. It was then that I finally turned on the Today Show and Matt and Katie were talking about the plane hitting the first tower. Not really sure what was happening at this point they talked back and forth about the possibilities of what was going on. Speculating it might have been a horrific accident. The image of the burning tower in the background. This is the part that I will NEVER forget~A plane came into the live picture in the background and slammed into the second tower. Matt said to Katie this is an act intentional act of terror (or something along those lines) we are at war.
I felt sick and just sat there watching as they replayed the second crash several times. Then I felt panic that my husband was in downtown Chicago and possibly in danger. My two oldest were in school but Megan hadn't gotten onto the school bus yet so I kept her home with me. I was one of those mom picking up my kids but the school didn't want to let me take them out. They felt I was over reacting to the situation.
That afternoon I could see and hear the fighter jets flying over our house. All the neighbors came out when there was a BOOM as they flew over. I just remember watching and crying all day for all the people that had lost their lives. Just not able to comprehend the amount of hatred that a group of people could have toward the United States to cause so much pain and terror to so many.
Steve~this was a great thread and I appreciate that you stated it so that we could all remember those that lost their lives that day.
I am very thankful to all the members of the Armed Services that have given so much to keep us safe while being in harms way. So have given their lives while others have given their health to serve and protect.
Thank you!
