911 My memories.
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
9 comments:
No Lyn we must never forget ,I have a heavy heart today ,as I suppose many many people have ,...love Jan xx
I was at work and immediately started calling all my children to make sure they were ok...I'll never forget the day.
No, I didn't forget. I was getting my first cup of coffee and went to the living room to watch reruns or maybe Regis and Kathie Lee. Then
soon I turn the channel and saw what I was watching then click to another channel and then realize it said "SPECIAL REPORTS".
It was a sad time.. Thanks for sharing a memory.
nancy
I remember the Day clearly....I was admitted to hospital on the 8th September, and diagnosed with Diabetes.Allan came to visit, and was relaying the tragedy to me,saying 'you will never believe what is happening'... so frustrating, as I was hooked up to a drip and couldn't get to a TV or 'phone.We were worried for our American friends who we stayed with the previous year.But thankfully they were all OK!
But, so many lives changed that day.
Aileen...X
Beautiful post ! I remember that day like it was yesterday.
I remember watching the first tower fall and not understanding what it was until they replayed it and verbalized what had happened. It was so inconceivable.
p.s. Not the best time to mention it, but I love your new site design. :)
I was alone in a strange town. Even now, all these years later, the emotions I felt that day, because of the things I saw, are still too raw for me to express. I will NEVER forget. Thanks to your husband for serving this country. And to you, for standing by his side.
Lyn I do not think anyone of us will forget that dreadful day ~ so many lives lost ~ so much sadness ~ Ally x
Hi Lyn...just stopping by to say hello and hope all is well your way...I have been a bit negligent with the blogs lately...my Florida gson Justin is in the Marines and is now stationed in Aphganistan..so my mind is elsewhere most of the time..what bit of mind I have left LOLOL...hugs to ya from Ora in KY
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