September 11th 2001.
I was on the phone with my dad in England. I had the TV on in the back ground and something caught my attention.. I don't know what...it was then I saw the burning tower..I told my Dad to turn on the TV in england..they don't normally have it on during the day.. I said "dad are you seeing what I am seeing?" he said " oh my love I think I am' he cried out for my Mum to come look..then we were all on the phone together in silence as we both watched the 2nd plane fly into the building...we were in complete and utter shock...we spoke a little more..me and my Mum were crying and my Dad was saying this was going to change our lives forever..they were so worried for me being over here..for Lester as a service member...so many thoughts rushing through our heads...we hung up and I just sat glued to the TV..Lester was playing golf on base.. he called me and said they had sounded the alarm on base and announced for everyone to return to the clubhouse..he had no idea what was going on..they NEVER sound the alarms on base..it was then he saw what was happening...as you can imagine it was chaos on base...he made a quick call to me and then had to report to his command... the base was on lock down..he couldn't leave I couldn't go to him.. I was worried for the kids... he eventually came home and the kids and he and I just sat with the rest of the country and watched in horror. I will never forget those feelings..it was the first time I had ever felt like that.. I cannot even put in to words how I felt...but I know I was proud that my husband was a part of the Military and that he would get to do his part...he has served in Iraq twice since 911... the support we were given was amazing..the yellow ribbons in our neighbourhood..and at my job...strangers hugging me.. I have never been more proud...and I still am..today IS a special day but every day is a reminder in my house....
God Bless each and every one of our troops still fighting the fight...God Bless everyone who lost a family member or friend due to 911... RIP to ALL those who perished.... you will never be forgotten...
L
19 comments:
I am so glad Lester was able to come home that day and comfort you....he is in my prayers daily until he is home with you again. 9.11 will always be a day of unspeakable sadness for me.
love ya, lisa
no they never will be forgotten that's for sure. I sat glued to my tv on that day also. I could not believe what was happening. How sad. It sure brings tears to my eyes. Love the entry. Thanks.
A horrible day indeed.
hugs
d
God bless those lost...the brave, the innocent.
hugs,
Ellen
God Bless!
Missie
Yes, that was such a horrible day. I will never forget.
Lisa
I imagine it was pretty horrible being in a military family. Lends a whole new twist.
Traci
Very well put Lyn. . oh my God,it must have been terrible for you having a husband in the Military. . .yes God Bless them all.
a day of total sadness that will be etched in our memories for ever ~ Ally
Oh Lyn I can imagine your Mum and Dads fears for you all ,,thankgoodness you were safe,I can imagine your pride ,.,.,but we must never forget ,.,.,.,Jan xx
Such a dreadful day Lyn, your parents must have been so worried about you.
Sandra xxxx
Thanks for sharing hun.
Lv Ya,
Ste
xxx
This event touched so many people all over the world, I never tire of hearing other peoples thoughts and experiences on this day. Please thank your husband for all he has done for the U.S. on our behalf. You must be extremely proud of him!! If you want to read what I was doing that day click on the link below my name.
xoxo, Heather
http://journals.aol.com/heathermarie3073/Mylife/entries/2006/08/12/911-tribute/1399
Sorry I haven't been around in a while, i think people were starting to think that i've been ignoring them and don't like them. but there has just been so much going on, hopefully i'll be able to update tomorrow.
I took part in project 2996 and did an entry on a victim. i think everyone remembers how they felt and where they were when they first heard the news. i think everyone always will. but one thing that you said that really stuck with me was about those like your husband and so many other journal lands husbands who went out there to fight the good fight.
I think America and other parts of the world were left devastated by Sept 11th, the blow for you guys as a nation. and for democracy as a whole. but if like a phoenix rising out of the ashes. So America will rise again united by its grief and determination to carry on.
Great entry, thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings on today.
Love Shermeen xx
http://journals.aol.co.uk/shermeen0621/PublicThoughts/
Thanks for the thoughts about September 11. Many countries had people in the twin towers that perished including Great Britain. Have a good week and take care.
Phil
Oh Lyn, thank you for posting about this. Thanks to you and to Lester and all our military and their families. What a gift you all give us. Peace.
God Bless you for posting. TY so very much. It has changed the world as we know it forever. God bless the families who lost loved ones in this horror.
Nelishia
http://journals.aol.com/nelishianatl/WISHINGANDHOPING/
Yes, it did change everyone's life forever......the pain, the loss, the anger. It was a lot to absorb that day!
Sharon - http://journals.aol.com/tpiez4me/CoastalComfort
Hey Lyn just catchin up on entries......please tell your husband thank you for all of his service to our country!! Thanks for the entry!
Luv
Carrie
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