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Monday Mission 2.36
1. Where were you and what was happening in your life the moment when you first became aware of what was happening at the World Trade Center in New York City last September 11th? What was the first thing you did when you heard the news?
I was still sleeping. I had a big second interview that afternoon. Steven was taking the day off to play golf. The phone rang at like 9:00 and it was my mother. She said something about a plane and a building, but I was tired and told her to let me sleep since I had that interview in the afternoon. She called back a little later and said two planes had hit. I rolled over and told Steven and he went downstairs to see what had happened. He said something like, "Oh my God," and then I distinctly remember him saying, "It looks like Manhatten is on fire." I got out of bed at that and came downstairs and sat on the couch and was horrified. I had forgotten about the time change and I remembered that I thought the buildings were full of people and I thought like 10,000 or 15,000 people had just died.
2. When those truly responsible for the attack are apprehended, what do you think would be the most fitting form of justice?
There probably isn't anything that is fitting. I think they should be executed, but I don't think it should be made into a public execution or anything like that.
3. This will probably be much like when our parents respond to "Where were you when JFK was shot?"- an event never forgotten by those who were there. But how do you think the history books should present the 9-11 attacks? Should it be included for all future generations? How can we truly convey the shock, the outrage, the emotions and pain of that day to the children of our children?
You probably can't convey it if you didn't see it. As with everything, time fades things. The horror will never be able to be felt by future generations like we felt it. I think the history books should show that it was done by a religious fundamentalist group.
4. No one in that building, in the Pentagon, or on the planes (other than the terrorists) knew that 9-11 would be their last day to be alive. For me, it brought home the reality that I could be gone at anytime, without any warning. Now, I really want each day to have some value. Did the events of 9-11 bring about a change in the way you live your life?
It did for a while, but I've kind of been depressed lately. One good thing about the anniversary is that it's making me remember to try and live life more fully.
5. Several who loved to fly in planes will not step foot in one anymore. Many parents are more protective of their children. A year later, do you find yourself feeling more secure than back then? Or is it just a matter of time before something else happens?
I feel like it's just a matter of time before something else bad like this happens. I try not to dwell on it too much, but I've been thinking about it a lot lately.
6. The best way for me to honor the those impacted by the attack will be to refrain from any media that day. No papers, no radio and especially no television. Others will light candles, and others will attend special services. What, if anything, will you do to personally reflect on the tragedy?
I will try and be a better human being (more tolerant, more easy-going) and spend the time with my loved ones. I will try not to let little things piss me off and remember that every day is precious.
7. One of the visuals that touched me the most were the walls and walls full of hand made "Missing" posters. What image will you always have in your mind when you recall the events of 9-11?
I will always have so many images. The missing posters. The man, his tie flapping behind him, running from the building collapsing. The two black ladies hold each other and crying. The people waving signs that said things like, "Heros," "Thank you!," "God Bless You!" and cheering as the rescue workers left the site. The spontaneous memorials that cropped up all over the world. The pictures of people hanging out of the buildings. The dust that covered empty streets.
BONUS: Who's gonna come around when you break?
You can't go on
Thinking nothing's wrong.
Who's gonna drive you home tonight?
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Great MM. BTW, did they wind up canning the interview?
.: Promo said on September 10, 2002 12:28 PM :: link it :.You're too early! Come back at September 9, 2002 11:25 PM to see this post.
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