An old photo of the city from my film days. It's hard to believe 19 years have gone by since the attack on the World Trade towers. I was in my first year at seminary just up the river in Nyack, NY. I still remember the shock of walking into the student lobby and seeing the video of the first plane flying into the tower on a TV that had been hastily set up. It just did not seem real. My son was going to college on Long Island and the first thing I did when I got home was call him to make sure he was ok. Even thinking about that now still evokes so many feelings. I can't imagine how those who lost someone to this insanity still feels- especially on this day. So I echo many others in saying, "May we never forget."
Indeed may we never forget. I remember the day well. My daughter phoned me and said 'put the television on quick' We were all in shock as the story unfolded.
A stunning image and tribute. We were in France when our daughter called to tell us. There was a tv in the room, but we did not understand French. We just saw what was happening and were dumbstruck!
I think everyone remembers where they were on that fateful day. I was in Nigeria where we were living at the time, and hubby was in the US on a work training course. I'll always remembering watching in total shock what was happening, on the tv. How could we ever forget?!
Before loading the ferry, I went to the mess hall for coffee. I saw the second plane crash into the tower. The first thought is a movie. No, it wasn't a movie. Let's remember.
My humble thanks for all your views, comments and favs on this shot. I am also moved by your stories- I think in a sense I've thought of this as an "American" thing but I see in your words how this tragedy impacted so many others and it has brought to mind other events in places beyond our shores where we Americans have grieved and mourned for your losses as well. When we carry compassion and concern for one another, Planet Earth is not so large after all.
(I`ve an art fotograph calender with all pic.`s of the twinn towers )
My humble thanks for all your views, comments and favs on this shot. I am also moved by your stories- I think in a sense I've thought of this as an "American" thing but I see in your words how this tragedy impacted so many others and it has brought to mind other events in places beyond our shores where we Americans have grieved and mourned for your losses as well. When we carry compassion and concern for one another, Planet Earth is not so large after all.
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Thank you Vesna, Nina and Louise for your kind words and remembrances.