Post by Prrromotion on Sept 10, 2008 12:05:54 GMT -5
Alright, it's been 7 years since the terrorist attacks on 9/11. For some reason, every time I watch Bush's public announcement on CNN, it all seems so clear and vibrant in my memory, like a deja vu.
Anyway, felt like making this thread just so everyone can post where they were, what they were doing, etc.
I was in 5th grade during 9/11. My teacher was a spanish lady, her name was Mrs. Medina-la-Santa. I don't remember if I was late that day or what, but I remember walking into the classroom and all the lights turned off, with everyone's attention turned firmly towards the tv. My teacher was standing up in the front of the room, her hands at her hips, with a look of confusion and bewilderment on her face, her mouth slightly agape.
I remember that at first, no one knew what was going on. There were only rumors and speculation moving through the classroom. Some said it was a bomb, but it became clear that terrorists had crashed two planes into the World Trade Center.
Eventually, one by one, the kids in class were called home for dismissal. I don't remember very well if we had started doing a lesson, something tells me we tried to have a normal day, but it didn't work. I too, was called home.
I remember on the car ride home asking my mom if she knew what was happening. She knew too, about the terrorist attack.
I don't remember much of anything beyond that. One of my best friend's in elementary admitted to knowing a very kind lady who worked in the twin towers, who didn't survive.
Anyway, felt like making this thread just so everyone can post where they were, what they were doing, etc.
I was in 5th grade during 9/11. My teacher was a spanish lady, her name was Mrs. Medina-la-Santa. I don't remember if I was late that day or what, but I remember walking into the classroom and all the lights turned off, with everyone's attention turned firmly towards the tv. My teacher was standing up in the front of the room, her hands at her hips, with a look of confusion and bewilderment on her face, her mouth slightly agape.
I remember that at first, no one knew what was going on. There were only rumors and speculation moving through the classroom. Some said it was a bomb, but it became clear that terrorists had crashed two planes into the World Trade Center.
Eventually, one by one, the kids in class were called home for dismissal. I don't remember very well if we had started doing a lesson, something tells me we tried to have a normal day, but it didn't work. I too, was called home.
I remember on the car ride home asking my mom if she knew what was happening. She knew too, about the terrorist attack.
I don't remember much of anything beyond that. One of my best friend's in elementary admitted to knowing a very kind lady who worked in the twin towers, who didn't survive.