Eight years ago today the world as we knew it changed as did our country. I remember being in New Jersey, at work at the time of the attacks. People were stunned. They were playing the news over the intercom system at my job. Housewives are in great distress not knowing if their loved ones were involved, and had no way of communicating. Schools were closed down, offices and government buildings were evacuated. Later on in the evening, people were having rallies at street corners supporting the country and the thousands of people racing to the city to help any way they can. Later on that night, as the truth unfolded, it was very unsettling to see hospitals lined up outside with people waiting to help anyone that they could, only to realize that there was no one alive to rescue. Going to the shoreline we could see the smoke still rising into the night as the towers burned. Anger at those responsible in my area was actually taken out at 7-11's and gas stations, as boycotts of Arab-owned stores began, some violently..
Let's never forget those who gave their lives on this day, and never lose sight of the true evil out there, and what one's mind can do when they have their sights set on destroying you...God Bless America. |