9/11/01

[kmh364]

It may be out of place here, but this is just a little something in remeberence of those lost and the friends, family and loved ones they left behind on that horrible day.  
   
As someone who worked at the World Trade Center for eight years, escaped death both in '93 and '01, and lost many friends, co-workers, and associates, my heart goes out to those who suffer with their losses today and forever.  
   
I was watching the rememberence ceremony on TV but I had to turn it off because it was a very emotional thing for me. I'll never forget that day as I watched it unfold in front of me, and I hope no one who cherishes their freedom does either.  
 
 
 
(Message edited by kmh364 on September 11, 2004)

[mothman]

continued prayers and wishes of peace for those who have lost

[keavin]

Let us all not forget, my prayers go out also.and may they be with the CREATOR!.

[alemboid]

Thank you for touching on this, Kevin.
 
I, too, was all to close, and ran with my wife to escape the ominous cloud of debris when the towers collapsed. This day in 2001 I will never forget, and it spooks me to see film/audio, let alone think about it. I hope nothing on this scale ever happens again, for anyone, anywhere.
 
My thoughts and prayers are with all that lost loved ones and friends.
 
Bryant

[bigredbass]

I can't watch the replays of the attack/collapse, as it simply drives me into a homicidal rage to kill everyone who had ANYTHING to do with it.  If it were in my power, I'd chase them to the ends of this Earth and roast them to smoking stumps.  
 
God Rest all of those souls, and God Bless their survivors, and the men and women who are fighting for us and protecting us here in the States.  And Lord Have Mercy on my anger.
 
J o e y

[kmh364]

I hear ya , Joey. Believe you me, don't get me started because I don't wanna go there, LOL!
 
I can tell you I am ashamed to admit I have avoided almost all things WTC since 9/11. I didn't go back during the rescue/recovery when I could have, but I was consulted for various infrastructure issues. I have avoided all the funerals/wakes/rememberences/ceremonies, despite the appearance that I'm disrespectful, because I simply couldn't handle it emotionally.
 
As a construction manager, electrical engineer, and electrical code official for the Port Authority of NY/NJ, For 8 years I was intimately involved with a $100mil+ Electrical Upgrade at the WTC, The $40mil Security System (instigated by the '93 terror attack), plus I also did blast restoration ater the '93 bombing. I spent 12-16hr days, seven days a week for months on end at that place doing my job. That place and all the stress, aggravation, and time I put in took a serious toll on me and my personal life. There were days where I'd be driving in (to and from work in the dark, of course), and I'd see the WTC lit up from the Jersey side and would hope it would just disappear. I never, ever thought that would really happen but I feel sick to my stomach even today that I could ever have thought that way.  
 
A lot of good people lost their lives (both in '93 and '01), but I survived. Why I was spared when others weren't will haunt me for the rest of my days. When that place went down, a big part of me and who I am went down with it.
 
I have been asked to return to my duties at the WTC for the rebuilding of the Freedom Tower, but I have yet to accept the offer. I've been at a lower-profile terrorist target (EWR Airport...Al Qaeda, et al, seems to have an affinity for Port Authority targets) in NJ and have mixed feelings toward returning. Yes, a big part of me wants to do my share just to show those Islamic fundamentalist bastards that we will perservere no matter what, but another part of me is counting my blessings thinking the third time may be a charm.