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Little Did We Know

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Terry

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New York City from the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, 1997. It’s not a clear photo because it’s a picture of a small picture, but it holds significant memories, especially today.

As I posed for the photo after touring the terminal … the twin towers of the World Trade Center behind me were just more skyscrapers. When I used my vacation tine to ride with hubs in the semi, he and I had visited many big cities, so had seen too many tall buildings to count.

Little did we know at that time, that the devastation that would happen there just four years later would change life as we knew it in North America forever.

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7 responses to “Little Did We Know”

  1. Chuckster Avatar
    Chuckster

    That photo must give you a tummy check every time you look at it.

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  2. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    One of many senseless acts of violence that occur around the world. But it certainly showed a vulnerability that is still shocking 25 years later.

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  3. Charla Avatar
    Charla

    A few words come to my mind: Shocking, scary, life-changing, terrifying, anger, questioning why. Resilience, brave, proud, service, together. Never forget.

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    explorenewness

    I think we can all remember what we were doing that day, as we learned about the senseless and evil acts of terror. That’s special that you have that photo!

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  5. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    We are still stunned – 25 years later.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      So very true, Betty. It was a traumatic day for me because there was speculation that all tall buildings were targets. Hubs was to be driving through Chicago that day, so of course, the Sears Tower came to mind. Added to that, phone lines were overloaded, so he couldn’t get through to me until the next day. I was in panic mode, so I can’t even begin to imagine the fear and panic of those directly involved.

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      1. Lana Avatar
        Lana

        It was really hard to take in what happened. My then husband was at home and rang me at work to tell me. All TVs were then being switched on in our boardrooms and people watched in horror. Truly shocking. I never saw the towers as you did, just Ground Zero some years later.

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