My sister was in DC on 9/11. She was at Reagan International when the Pentagon was hit. She was at the counter buying her ticket to come home when the lady said “hmm, that flight’s just been canceled. Let’s get you on another flight. Hmm, that one’s just been cancelled, too”. Then a look of panic came across her face and she just started running. Not a word to my sister or anyone else, she just ran. Then my sister saw that everyone was running, she grabbed one of the airline employees as she was running past and asked her what was happening. The woman told her that “a plane has just crashed into the Pentagon across the river and it may be an attack. The airport is closed and we may be a target. You need to get out now!”
My sister was able to get on the Metro but it was still too early to know what was really happening. None of the other metro passenger’s cell phones were working but hers. She called home to tell us that something was happening but she didn’t know what exactly. My mother told her about the Towers and kept her filled in on everything else that was happening and she became the only source of information for the other passengers. She took what are probably the first pictures of the Pentagon after the attack. In the first picture there’s just a wisp of smoke and then it builds into what we’ve all seen in the news footage.
Not only will I never forget, I thank all who put their lives and security on the line in the service of others.
BkCloud114, ggiese, Swissy, I know there are many more CP members who serve or have served. To each of you and to all of your brothers and sisters who serve with you, thank you.
God Blessed America when He Blessed us with you!!