One of those "I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news" events. Even to this day, every time I see the footage, it gives me the chills and pisses me off at the same time.
Got a buddy who lives out there and works in Manhattan. He was originally supposed to be in tower #1 for a meeting but he got delayed and was on his way when the first plane hit. He was one of the lucky ones. Unfortunately there were almost 3,000 who weren't. That doesn't include the first responders who have since died later from breathing contaminated dust and debris.
Let's also not forget the passengers on planes #3 and #4 that died. The one that hit the Pentagon and the one that went down in Pennsylvania because some brave passengers over powered the terrorists so it didn't crash into the White House as planned.
One thing the aftermath did show is, despite all the differences in this country, when it comes to something like that we come together. Only wish that type of thing would last, we could use it right about now. (People coming together, not terrorism I mean).
