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Re: September 11

From: Eve
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Remote Name: 24.116.87.108
Date: 10-Sep-2002
Time: 09:54 PM

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Thank you Griffon for caring for us. I think it happened to all humanity no matter where you live. "Don't ask for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee".

Traumatic Events I remember clearly:

Russians put first man in space: I came home from school and found the household in shock.

Bay of Pigs invasion: In downtown Jackson MS, waiting for a bus, and the loudspeakers announced it. It was the first time I ever felt fear for our country. I know now how close we came.

Kennedy assassination: Recovering from a minor accident, watching the parade. Saw it all on TV. I cried like everyone else but I think we may have been crying more for ourselves than for him. We lost our Camelot and nothing has ever been the same since.

First Moon Landing: Standing in my first real apartment, I watched in awe.

The day Elvis died. Billy was at work and I wondered if he had heard the news. I didn't cry but felt so sad. It was like a part of my childhood had died. I grew up with Elvis on the radio. I remember how our favorite local DJ would tease us when a new Elvis record came out, waiting till the end of the program to play it.

Challenger explosion--We were standing in a feed store in the country. The store owner turned on the TV just as we were leaving. It was so shocking because you just never thought that would ever happen. I remember thinking, we are watching them die, right before our eyes. I had never watched as someone died. It was horrible. LIttle did we know what was in store in the year 2001 where we would be watching as thousands died, some you could see, leaping from windows to thier death.

9/ll: We were still in bed. Billy's brother called us and told us to turn on the TV. I sat there and watched in horror as the second plane hit the building. It just did not seem real to me for days. It was like watching a movie. I find it hard to believe even now, one year later.

I will be praying tomorrow for all the familes who are still mourning thier loss. It will be a tough day for them. I am holding those I love especially close tomorrow. In the twinkling of an eye, your life can change forever. I love you Mickey and family and all the people on this board. I just wanted to say that tonight. Sleep well everyone and Sweet Dreams of a tomorrow where Love shall reign supreme.

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