Where were you 5 years ago on 9/11 ?

Suicide King · 09-10-2006, 05:26 PM

I was on the trading floor listening to the people I know screaming on the inter box.
What a horrible nightmare that day was for all Americans.

9/11 has changed America forever. We should never forget 9/11 for all the hero’s and people that fight for our country. God bless America.

dajael · 09-10-2006, 06:25 PM

In my office on the phone with a client (my TV off) and the lady dropped the phone and screamed. When she picked up the phone again I asked what happened and she said, I can't talk...TURN ON YOUR TV. Her brother worked in one of the towers but was out sick that day thankfully but she didn't know at the time.

I'll never forget that day and I don't want to!

Peace

**Rich Z** · 09-10-2006, 06:47 PM

Heck, I NEVER listen to the radio or watch TV, so I had to run into the office that day (I was working for the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission at the time), and was puzzled why so many people were hauling in TV sets into their offices, apparently from home. When I asked about it, well they sure filled me in. So I figured it was best to just head on home. No telling where that was all going to lead, so I wanted to have my arsenal close at hand....

FourG63 97GST · 09-10-2006, 07:09 PM

I was in math class

ZBoater · 09-10-2006, 07:58 PM

I was in Washington D.C. - about 4 miles south of the Pentagon. I was at a job site, and we all scrambled when we heard one of the planes was coming "our way". I spent two weeks stranded at a hotel before I could return to Tampa. I will never forget how I felt that day.

God Bless America!

**Rich Z** · 09-10-2006, 08:24 PM

jonnyboy · 09-10-2006, 09:05 PM

i was in a bad kid school called Tampa Bay academy.

Suicide King · 09-10-2006, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dajael

In my office on the phone with a client (my TV off) and the lady dropped the phone and screamed. When she picked up the phone again I asked what happened and she said, I can't talk...TURN ON YOUR TV. Her brother worked in one of the towers but was out sick that day thankfully but she didn't know at the time.

I'll never forget that day and I don't want to!

Peace

Wow, what a story. Her brother is one lucky man.

Glad to hear he was ok.

MADN3SS · 09-11-2006, 11:40 AM

I was working late at the Post Office. Getting ready to leave, I walked into the break room and saw everyone standing around the TV. After the first plane, but before the second. I watched as the second plane hit. What a gut wrenching feeling. Especially since I'm from NY and knew a couple FDNY and NYPD.

The brother of a guy I work with is a Lt. (I believe) in the FDNY. He was actually in one or both of the towers seconds before they came down. Was lucky to be alive. It makes you appreciate the freedom that we take for granted.

Every year I watch every 9/11 documentary so I won't forget.

HOW EERIE! I JUST NOTICED MY POST COUNT IS 911!!!

Shadow · 09-11-2006, 12:05 PM

In the gym working out. After a set, I saw a bunch of people huddled around the one TV set in the place in the center of the room. Blank stares on everyones faces.

I went over, saw what had happened and thought, ok, some dumbass kid just hit the f'in tower in a Cessna

Short time later the 2nd place hit...no Cessna

Watched as it burrned the upper levels and ran down through the building.

Some old lady (in an very arrogant tone of voice) said..."why don't they just put that out?

"

I looked at her and said...I'm sure they'd like to...with what?
A) They can't reach it
B) It's Jet fuel...not something you put out with water!!! you dumbass!

She says why not just go up there?

I looked at her (not knowing what was about to happen) and said...that'd be suicide

Went back to working out. The old lady (who just wouldn't go away) came over and asked how I could continue working out after what just happened?

I stood up, looked at her blankly and said...What would you like me to do? I'm too far away to assist and standing around does nothing. I've been in law enforcement and the military all my life. Working out allows me to stay in shape, so if the **** hits the fan here, I'll actually be able to do something!!! Instead of wringing your hands, I'd suggest you do the same. That way, maybe you can too!!

Now, excuse me, I have another set to do.....