Pause and remember 9/11

[NOVA jon]

Working in and around the nations Capitol, I get daily reminders as I drive by the pentagon. I always say a little prayer and give thanks to those who served and those who continue to serve and protect this great country.

 

[Warpigs]

My prayers are with the friends and family's of the ones who passed, and or injured. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Still creeps me out every year that day rolls around.

 

[ghstdarter06]

Never Forget!

 

[SlickWilly]

Very tough time of the year for me, I lost my Dad to a year long battle of cancer just days before. It was my first day back to work, I was getting ready to leave, my wife had left the TV on before she left. I had walked by and saw smoke coming from NYC and thought it was a movie, when I walked back into the living room to shut it off I realized it was live news and just as I stopped in my tracks the second plane hit. I was already emotionally and physically drained, that day was to be a new start, a try to be somewhat normal and move forward but instead it was like the straw that broke the camels back. It was a very long hard day for us all, everyone was driving slower on the interstate and in the city, everyone I spoke with along my stops were all very somber. The whole world seemed to have slowed and turn grey that day.

 

[ReadingRainbow]

Kaezziel and Goodyaz- thank you for your service to our great country. I will never forget that day.

 

[shatteredsoul76]

I remember exactly where I was on 9/11 and will never forget, I hope that all of the victims family and friends have found some sort of peace since then. I also want to give a huge thanks for all of the folks who serve for our country whether it be firefighters,police,EMT as well as any and everyone who has served for our mighty military, without all of you we would not be the great country that we are. Thanks for serving our great country!

 

[rodeo302]

This was a rough day for everyone. I was in HS. I walked in one of my classes (don't remember which one) and the tv was on so I looked at it and the second plane hit. I had family there. I got up and walked out of class and got my girlfriend at the time and went home. No pass to leave or anything. Just got up and left. Went home and my mother was sitting on the couch (not in work for some reason) watching tv. At the time I lived a few mile away from Wright Pat AFB. So the jets take off and go sonic and shake the hole city multiple time though out the rest of the day and night. We a under the table at first until we figured out it was the stealths and other planes taking off and going to mach a million right away. This is just the beginning also. I got many calls from family also during this time but, did not hear from my father or step mother (active duty).
2 weeks later my step mom is shipped out. She did not get back until the day before my graduation 1.5 years later.
I joined the military right after graduation (long story why) and got shipped out also.
I really did not get to see my step mother or father more than a few days in 7 years because of 9/11.
I sit here thinking how scary it was for all of us to include everyone in this country no matter how corrupt it is.

So I take this hit from my mini instead of a drink for remembrance of the lives lost and the families torn apart since then.

I'm gonna be honest this post made me tear up a little bit thank you for your service and your families service also I was in fourth grade when it happened and I remember it like it was yesterday

 

[norx]

The freedom we enjoy to worship as we please should be protected with the same zeal as is shown by those who would deprive us of it.
We owe a debt to all service men and women that we will never be able to repay. Keeping our freedom at all costs will be just a down payment. Thank you for keeping us free.

 

[bigbuddy]

Hi Thank you for this great initiative.

 

[BiCurry]

A day no one will forget.