Posted by Ellen on September 12, 2001 at 19:27:14:
Elaine and Rich,
I am so very happy all are OK there. This has been such a horrific experience even in California. All the hijacked planes were headed for Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The one thing that keeps running through my head is what one of the Japanese General's said after Pearl Harbor as attacked. I am afraid we have awakened a sleeping giant. I fear the "sleeping giant" has gone back to sleep. Hopefully, this will awaken many from their complacency.
I have been stunned by the actions taken by these cowards. I can't seem to stop watching it. Not that there is much else on TV now anyway. And wouldn't you know that now the stories of our "heroes" start coming out. You could just cry all day hearing these stories of regular citizens who made choices that saved many, many lives.
Again, I hope everyone is safe.
Ellen