Well, this is a big test for me I suppose. As I am sure very few of you know, I almost was there. My Telecom Co., installed the phones for the PA (37 lost) and a few other companies, located in the WTC. Cantor Fitzgerald was one and we got a repair call that day, and it was serious enough that a "suit" needed to be there. I was in the Mid Town Tunnel when the first plane hit. I was still making my way downtown when the 1st Tower went down.
My brother was/is NYPD (23 lost) and he was a respondent. To say it was "mayhem" is to put it mildly. In the past, I have to admit that my feelings have been a lot like Tommy Gavin on "Rescue Me". I lash out at trivial things that strike a nerve, and am generally intolerable of other peoples thoughts and feelings regarding the event. However, its been 10 years, and while I am dis-heartened that we have not rebuilt in that time (one of my "hang-outs" was the "Sky-Bar") I am starting to come to real terms with it, I think.
Anyway, In honor of the 343 NYC firefighters, and other NYPD officers plus civilians who jumped or otherwise lost their lives on that fateful day. I dedicate this thread to all the fallen, all the directly affected and everyone that still bears the memory in their hearts. The signature 10 year day is upon us and tribute should be made. Don't ya think?
Besides "knowing where I was" that day, I also died a little bit as did a lot of American's I'm sure. Lets make it a point to "remember them" this 9/11 tenth year Anniversary, What you say?