Posted by Scott Bubar on September 17, 2001 at 19:39:37:
In Reply to: Re: It All Comes Home ... posted by Rich on September 17, 2001 at 18:24:29:
: Hey, Scott ...
: If it helps, by all means ... express yourself. That's what I did yesterday. I just had to say something. This is killing me. So many emotions all twisted inside with no place to vent them. It's all I can think about right now. It is devastating to me ... how many people were literally blown to bits in an instant ... innocent people. I have a hard time coming to grips with the fact that two of the largest buildings on Earth were knocked down like bowling pins ... changing the skyline of one of our cities ... maybe forever. I cannot believe creatures on this Earth could have the gall to attempt demolition of the symbol of our military ... the Pentagon ... that they could attack our Nation's capitol! And the bravery of those men on the Pennsylvania plane. My heart swells with pride. And that's just the beginning ... slit throats on a plane; twisted necks under rubble; body parts fluttering in the breeze like shredded paper ... it's all too much to comprehend in such a short time ...
It does help, Rich.
Like Ronnie, I had to see it directly. I saw the second plane go in "live" (I think) on TV, and the collapse of the first tower. This was traveling between various sites where I work. When I got back to home base, I had to go to the roof of the building with one of my co-workers (we're in Stamford, CT). The Empire State Building was prominent on the skyline. Where the twin towers used to be there was just smoke. Lots of smoke trailing to the east in a beautifully clear September sky.
The sort of day you'd die for.
I've heard so many stories in the past few days.
I remember going to a wake a number of years ago and speaking with the widow, a lovely woman.
What she told me was that in spite of her loss, she felt so *full*. I could feel her fullness.
It's sort of how I feel now.