I rememer the day vividly. I was on my way to work when I heard that the 2nd plane had hit. I called everyone I knew including some who were in Manhattan that day. But I was really scared when I heard that the Pentagon was hit because I had no idea then where else or what other cities would be hit.
I also remember the fighter jets taking off like crazy from the nearby Air Force base here. One even circled the city here for three days prepared to shoot anything down.
I also have some friends who are in the reserves that were called to a one-year stint soon after and they are still overseas. When we had a big party for one of them, I thought to myself how much I respect him for taking his call to duty so bravely and willingly, leaving behind his family, home and job.

I guess I might just be rambling now and getting off my cynical path but I just thought I'd vent.

CK

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