Never Forget – September 11th

I am a New Yorker who has lived in Queens my whole life.

On the Morning of September 11th, I was awoken by my younger brother. At that time, I should have already been up, ready to go to College, but I had a tendancy, as many college kids do, to sleep late.

My brother woke me and said A PLANE HIT THE WTC!

I looked at him, told him it was no big deal – small passenger planes commonly hit tall buildings.

He ran back to the TV, and jetted into my room again – Dave, this is no small passenger plane . . . .

I got up, ran to the TV, and like so many other Americans, I witnessed in awe the horrible atrocities of this day.

I was in shock. I couldnt move. But after some time, I started calling everyone I knew. After that was done, i began pacing like crazy, trying to think of what to do at this time – I HAD to go to Manhattan to help out, at the very least.

I got dressed in my construction clothes, tried to donate my vans for help – even put myself on a waiting list for emergency services. Unfortunately, I never got a call nor was I able to be there to help the fallen.

The next day, I wake up to the stench of death. The smells of the burning buildings had wafted over to Queens, a good 15 – 20 miles off.

After that, the reminders were constant – since my College was right next to the Armory where people were searching frantically for any signs of their loved ones.

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Of course, there is so much more detail to go into, but you have heard stories like mine for years.

As a New Yorker, I will never forget the events of this day. I ask that everyone, no matter who you are – keep these brave people and their grieving families in your mind, hearts, and prayers today.

God Bless.

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