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Place: Benbrook Comments: Any one know about bankruptcy laws in Texas? Need help.HOW DOES IT AFFECT loans for schools, cars, and your house?
Place: NYC Comments: We have a firefighters memorial not far for our apartment. There was a service there on Sunday. Lots of firefighters from all over the US were later at the Irish bar on Broadway and 105th street on Sunday. It took a while but we figured it out. To cheer us up on Sunday, we watched Man on Wire about Philippe Petit walking between the towers. It was a sad day but we tried to get over it. Here is Soledad O'Brien's report http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/11/soledad-obrien-an-uptown-memorial-for-new-yorks-bravest/ And one more http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/09/11/firefighters-mark-911-at-firemens-monument-on-riverside-drive/
Place: Garland Comments: The BMF Project will be hosting a happy hour on Thursday 9/15/11 6pm til ? @ BJ's at Town East. Come join us if you can.
Place: Garland USA Comments: SNL...I was just getting to the office when John called to tell me there had been a terrible accident atop one of the Towers in NYC, and he quickly recalled our trip there where we were able to go to the observation deck for a breathtaking view. I turned on the tv in the conference room and, as we began to debate how the fire might be extinguished, we saw the second plane plow into the second tower and we both said at the same time...this is no accident...and then we both said...terrorists! That day will live in my mind forever. At that same time, my boss wasat home hurrying along to pack her bags for a two-week trip to NYC with a friend. I was to pick her up at 11am to take her to DFW. After watching the tv in disbelief, I promptly phoned her and told her that I didn't think she would be flying anywhere for a good while. She didn't believe me and had me go forward with the plan to pick her up. I was almost to her house when she phoned me to say to go back to the office and that she would try to fly out the next day. Needless to say, that didn't happen either! After returning to the office, I had to contact a client of ours only to learn that he was at one of the towers the day before, and he just broke down in tears. He was going through a divorce at the time, and as a result he and his wife reconciled. It was a day that we will all remember forever, but the one positive thing I take from all of it - men are now more at ease giving their fellow man a hug and a pat on the back for no apparent reason!
Place: LV, TX Comments: BELATED H a p p y B i r t h d a y wishes go out to James Pulis, for 9/10! James – Very sorry for the delay. Hope you had a great one, with your feet propped up & curb service in the living room. Best wishes & many happy returns!
Place: LV, TX Comments: On 9/11/01, we were watching a morning news program & I was about to leave for work when the 1st plane hit. There was a lot of confusion about it til about 15 min. later when the 2nd tower was hit. I think everyone knew immediately what was going on then, but no idea where next or when. By the time I got to work, the Pentagon had been struck, then the brave passengers & crew of flight 93 forced the last one to crash in PA before reaching DC. No one got any work done that day - we should've all gone home to be with loved ones, say prayers for the many victims, and find some way to help. It was one of the most shocking and saddest days of my life, and compounded by a lot of anger since.
Place: Richardson Comments: I'm glad you & KRL shared your memory with us! It seemed that morning the whole world was glued to their TVs watching something unfold that seemed more like a bad dream than reality. America & the world were watching a terrorist attack on the US "live" and then replayed over & over!! I'd love to hear from others who have a memory to share about were they were & what they were doing that morning 10 yrs ago!
Place: Cypress springs Comments: I remember on 9/11 i was an asst. Buyer for 7-Eleven...a group was supposed to leave for NYC for toy show....I had to go to the Exec. Boardroom and tell them about the planes....one of my co-workers had a son in NYC that was supposed to be at the towers on that day. She finally got a message that he had skipped it and gone elsewhere so was safe. It was hard being in the fire dept at that time...we had guys leaving to drive to NY to help..everyday we got notice of another FF or policer officer being found in the rubble. our guys wanted to be there helping but could not..it was. Really difficult time for them. Today is still hard for them. We have 10 that are in Dallas helping to honor all of the FF and Police officers lost. Jack H's nephew is one of them and my thanks go out to him. Take a minute today to remember all of those lost but also remember all of those people they saved!
Place: DeSoto Comments: Ditto on what KMD wrote. 9/11 I was in a staff meeting and left some of my notes on my desk, so I ran down stairs to get them. As I entered my office, one of our VP's came running from the atrium telling me that a plane had just crashed into one of the towers. I went to the atrium with him and watched in shock. I had to go up stairs and let everyone know what little i knew. I was told we had to finish our meeting....but I said i don't think you understand (this really upset me (the attitude)) I took a seat, but immediately got up and went back down and continued to watch until the second plane crashed. I immediately called each of my kids and a close friend and told them that i loved them. I wasn't scared, but felt helpless. I was glued to the TV the rest of the day...who could work? Everything seemed so uncertain. So much has happened in our country since 911. So many changes and so many tragedies, but we are still a blessed nation and one nation under God. I am proud to be an American, but most proud to be a Christian living in a Christian nation. May God bless the families that lost loved ones on that unforgettable day. You ask, I told and aren't you glad I wrote ditto!
Place: Sachse Comments: What a great list of attendees for the reunion. Should be great fun. Ada Ann scored the grandone jackpot with 2 adorable grandones that each look like her. Ada, you are blessed.
Place: Richardson Comments: We've had 2 couples sign up today. Vernon & Jo Ann Moreland are coming Fri & Gary & Rachel Allen on Sat. Gary even brought his ck by my house & gave it to me since they were late registering. Some other names were added this week too. You may want to look at the guest list again! We have 42 rooms reserved for Sat night!! 9-15 is the last day you can get the SOC '66 room rate as the block will be released on 9-16.
Place: Richardson Comments: Shortcake, so glad you're seeing a little difference in the pain level. Hopefully it will continue to get better! I posted a cute new Grandone today. Infact, there's two of them! Ck out the P&J pg!
Place: Cypress springs Comments: Must be feeling a little better..just took my first pain pill today....maybe I should knock on wood when I say that. Still hate the leg immoblizer at night... I do have to take a pain pill before Bobby straps that on me! I really hate missing the golf tournament...I will miss seeing and taking pics of all you guys.....have fun and send me a couple of pics of groups from SOC.
Place: Richardson Comments: FYI - If you plan to stay at the hotel Fri or Sat nights of the reunion, you need to make your reservation quickly! 9-15 is the last day they will hold our block of rooms! After 9-15 it will be on a "as available " basis & the discount no longer applies. I'd like to ask . . . where were you when you heard/saw what was happening the morning of September 11, 2001? I was at Love Field waiting for a 9:30am flight to Tulsa. I stood in the gate area watching the TV in horror as the 2nd plane hit! Was then told to go home as all flights were grounded across the US & refunds would be given. But I, like others, just stood there staring at the TV. It hadn't registered with me what was happening. When I got home I sat in front of the TV and never left unti Don got in that evening.
Place: Sachse Comments: Love the Home Page, SNL. God bless the USA indeed! |
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