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Gone but not forgotten 10th Anniversary of “911”
By: Bettye Williams
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n every month of each year, many events are celebrated. for instance, people celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, concerts, etc. However, september is a little different these days. that’s because this september 11th is the 10th anniversary of the “911” attack on american soil, and for many who suffered losses of any kind, this will be a difficult time to remember. On september 11, 2011, we all will remember the attack on american soil that took place in New York and washington, D.C., ten years ago. Unlike most anniversaries, this anniversary is not a celebration - it is a memorial that stands current in the minds and hearts of many americans and others around the world. i usually do not remember exact dates and times, except for the birth of my children, but this date and time will forever stand out for me. i can remember exactly where i was during the hour of the attack. On september 11, 2001, at 8:45 a.m., on a tuesday morning, i was watching the tV, waiting on good Morning america to come on, and an interruption came through that shocked the world. i listened as they announced that an american airlines Boeing 767, loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel, crashed into the North tower of the world trade Center in New York City, which left a hole near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper, instantly killing hundreds of people and trapping hundreds more on higher floors. My eyes stared at the tV thinking either the pilot must have fallen asleep to crash into a tall building. Not knowing, as i continued to watch for 18 more minutes, i would witness a second Boeing 767 come from nowhere, hit the second tower about the 60th floor. the collision caused a massive explosion that showered burning debris over surrounding buildings and the streets below. about 15 minutes later, i fell to my knees and cried as i watched in horror the south tower of the world trade Center collapse in a massive cloud of dust and smoke. to see people running for their lives and knowing
that so many others had gone to work that day not knowing that that would be their last day on earth. as i continued to shed tears and pray for hope and survival for the people who were still in that building, american airlines flight #77 circled over downtown washington, D.C., and slammed into the west side of the Pentagon military headquarters at 9:45 a.m. One hundred twenty five (125) military personnel
On September 11, 2001, the TwinTowers were hit during a terriost attack that devistated the nation, injured and killed thousands
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