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2002-09-13

I had just started my day at the State University At Farmingdale, when I heard that a plane had struck the first tower. We had a TV for school purposes and I was able to retrieve a station that had news about the trade towers being hit. We had it on when the second tower was hit. We couldn't believe it, it seemed like we were watching a TV movie, especially when the first tower fell. I felt like my world was crashing down around me as the trade towers had always been a part of my life. I worked in lower Manhattan when I graduated High School, but they weren't there as yet. I visited the towers first in 1986 with my two children, and then again in 1993 with a friend. It seemed they were indistructable, as were we as Americans. I can't believe they fell, but as any thing including us, all must reach an end. Nothing is permanent, except death. All the faculty and students were devestated about these events and held each other closely, in our hearts, minds and bodies. That night when we were requested to light a candle and stand outside, I was with my daughter, son-in-law and grandchild and each of us cried tears of joy that the US was one. It was remarkable that all people, regardless of race, creed or religion became as one. It should be that way always, throughout the world and terrorism would play no part in anyone's life. I pray to God that all this will end, and my grandchildren will live in peace. But what is live, but evil spelled backwards, so does that mean we will have to have live in an evil place the rest of our lives! I hope and pray that will not happen. Thank you for hearing my request, and my story about 9/11/01.