It’s hard to believe that what seems like just yesterday has now been twenty years ago.
Can you remember where you were? Who you were with while remaining glued to the TV? What was going thru your mind? I have to answer yes to all of the above.
Some can tell you exactly what they saw and now remember. Others were either very young or were not even born. Think of the latter for a moment. Many young men and women were so moved by the events of 9-11 that they joined the military in heartfelt service to their country.
What happened in New York City was aimed at everything great America stood for. The tallest of buildings spoke to the feats of engineering and architecture America could produce both then and now. Likewise striking the Pentagon was a symbol of American military prowess and ingenuity. The final and unsuccessful attack was launched against was the White House; representing the freedom of America found in the people’s house.
Like many I was working that day. My first appointment was with Blankenship Contracting in Tallahassee, Florida. I sat at their kitchen table taking a material list (or take off as we call it) of water and sewer materials.
I saw the first plane hit the first Tower. I called out to Kenny and Francis saying, “y’all need to see this going on in New York City. Something’s not right.” For the next several hours, well after noon, we were glued to CNN. It was a day none of us will ever forget.
Where we you and what were you doing when those planes hit our homeland? Nearly 3,000 lives we lost that day. Let’s honor their memory and never forget.
Wayne Atkinson, Inc. 