8 years ago I wrote this little experiment. Each line is pulled from emails I received in the days following 9/11. Worth remembering.
major terrorist attacks on TV - right now
I cannot sugarcoat this
chaos
a horrendous day
I can't believe what people can do
terrorist crap
ambiguity and misinformation
milling around dazed
in disbelief
horrifying
things are hectic
about 1/4 mile away
saw the whole thing happen
saw the South tower burning
saw the second plane hit it flush
see the towers collapse
evacuated our building
evacuated to nj
find a cabbie
how are you doing?
we're all okay
home without incident
family and close friends accounted for
closest friends are safe
Our family is also safe
people close to me are safe
Everyone on my end is fine
people I know are okay
OK physically, at least
brother is fine
Margot and Paul are fine
Andrea and I are both fine
you and yours are all fine
people are missing
She does not know when she will be home
family friend was on the hijacked flight
father is known to have been on the Newark flight
news of other friends greatly appreciated
friends...I haven't managed to contact
absolutely shocking
I feel so blessed
a mental health break
mortality was never felt so acutely
support from around the world has meant so much
prayers and calculated action by the government are required
total disbelief
Good thoughts, in difficult times
keep a thought in your head and a prayer in your heart
do not hesitate to ask for help
Respectfully, safely, carry on
an impromptu mass at our church
Let There Be Peace on Earth
much love and strength to all
all of my love
love
bless you all
here's to better days
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