Awesome tribute. I remember where I exactly was at and doing when 2 key events in my life happened. One was as a Florida college student on a very cold January ’86 morning when the Challenger blew up and the second was this where I heard about this. I was actually getting some tires put on at a Firestone watching the TV in the waiting area which was on CNN when the first plane hit the one of the WTC towers, everyone thought it was a horrible accident in the shop and on TV, we found out it was a lot more not long after that. My parents had Pearl Harbor and JFK and I have these 2. I hope my 20 year old daughter never has a singular event like these to tell her children someday though she already has a helluva year in 2020 with this ****ing virus!
Not to be flippant, but today is ladies’ golf day. I had laid out orange and black yesterday, when I remembered. I got out my red, white and blue, and USA additions. Never forget.
I remember hearing about the attack and thinking it was some kind of cruel hoax, until I saw the video of the second airplane striking. The country became an anthill of mostly pointless activity. The entire air travel industry was transformed by a single one-off event, with humiliating “security measures” at the airports. Terrorists, especially in Europe, just targeted trains and bus terminals instead. We fought a misguided war in Iraq because our President was mad at them. Most of the ringleaders were from Saudi Arabia, although not affiliated with its government. Thousands and thousands of Iraqi soldiers were buried alive in their trenches by American bulldozers. The event changed us and not for the better.
Thanks! Just what I needed today. No matter how long it’s been, we still need to take a moment and remember. Have you got anything in mind yet for 7 December? That’s another “no matter how long” date.
I was still teaching on that day. We had yet to get classroom TV’s, so I remained in ignorance until my break came at 11:15. I went to the office to check my mailbox. The office was full of worried parents wanting to sign their children out and take them home. I knew something really bad must have happened, so I went to the library, the only room with a TV, and the library aid filled me in on what was happening. During a hurried meeting at lunch, the principal told us that we were NOT to tell the children what had happened because it was “too disturbing.” They could find out when they got home. But kids pick up on adult emotions and they knew something was going on. I felt horrible for having to be evasive when they asked me what was wrong.
After all these years, my heart still hurts. I was on top of the south tower July 11th, 2000 and still have my ticket stub. I vividly remember the whole experience that day. The elevators in the center of the vast building that took less than 60 seconds to get to the top (my head dizzy going up and my stomach sick whizzing back down). Then, there was a huge empty floor with almost no security. Maybe two security guards that resembled those who worked at the airport where you’d put your belongings on a tray/ conveyor belt and they would use a metal detector on each person before getting to go on the observation deck…which consisted of an escalator in the middle, which took everyone to the top. The view was incredible. Seeing the north tower with its tall antennae at the top and the tiny bustling city below. Below that floor, there was a restaurant, gift shop and a huge detailed model of Manhattan, which really impressed me. I remember looking out the thick glass windows below. At the gift shop I bought some souvenirs. A small, bronze miniature statue of The World Trade Center. There was a restaurant nearby. Windows everywhere to observe the view 360 degrees around the building. It was a very memorable experience.
Although, not as memorable as watching a year and two months later, and seeing both towers collapse. Surreal. Gut wrenching. Still sick about it. It is one of those moments where you never forget the time and place where you were and what you were doing. It leaves an indelible mark on your soul.
Also, I don’t want to forget to highlight the heroes aboard flight 93, and the lives lost at the Pentagon. God Bless all the innocent souls lost and their families, as well as all those directly affected by this tragedy. No we will never forget.
I was in the kitchen making “the sauce”. My husband had the TV on and I heard it. Ran into the living room, ran back to the kitchen to shut off the stove, then back to the living room to watch with my husband, crying my heart out.
codycab about 4 years ago
Oh shoot! Cuz of everything else going on, I almost forgot! (Clears throat) Amen.
amethyst52 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Not ever. :’(
about 4 years ago
Thank you so much.
bulldogmom Premium Member about 4 years ago
Absolutely beautiful.
jessegooddoggy about 4 years ago
Heart of gold.
Lauren Kramer about 4 years ago
Never!
TampaFanatic1 about 4 years ago
Awesome tribute. I remember where I exactly was at and doing when 2 key events in my life happened. One was as a Florida college student on a very cold January ’86 morning when the Challenger blew up and the second was this where I heard about this. I was actually getting some tires put on at a Firestone watching the TV in the waiting area which was on CNN when the first plane hit the one of the WTC towers, everyone thought it was a horrible accident in the shop and on TV, we found out it was a lot more not long after that. My parents had Pearl Harbor and JFK and I have these 2. I hope my 20 year old daughter never has a singular event like these to tell her children someday though she already has a helluva year in 2020 with this ****ing virus!
GSD Mom Premium Member about 4 years ago
Amen. This day is a very somber reminder that tomorrow is not guaranteed. Thank you for this strip.
Sirona9 about 4 years ago
Never forget. Well done.
FrannieL Premium Member about 4 years ago
Lovely and no we won’t forget.
alliegator about 4 years ago
Thank you, for helping us remember.
just another cat lover about 4 years ago
You’re right Snow, we will never forget.
darcyandsimon about 4 years ago
Thank you.
Zoomer&Yeti about 4 years ago
Thank You T and Snow. We will NEVER forget!
Willi Nilli about 4 years ago
Thank you! Perfect tribute!
Hooligan918 about 4 years ago
Not to be flippant, but today is ladies’ golf day. I had laid out orange and black yesterday, when I remembered. I got out my red, white and blue, and USA additions. Never forget.
Margo Premium Member about 4 years ago
Thank you, Snow.
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
I remember hearing about the attack and thinking it was some kind of cruel hoax, until I saw the video of the second airplane striking. The country became an anthill of mostly pointless activity. The entire air travel industry was transformed by a single one-off event, with humiliating “security measures” at the airports. Terrorists, especially in Europe, just targeted trains and bus terminals instead. We fought a misguided war in Iraq because our President was mad at them. Most of the ringleaders were from Saudi Arabia, although not affiliated with its government. Thousands and thousands of Iraqi soldiers were buried alive in their trenches by American bulldozers. The event changed us and not for the better.
jongblue about 4 years ago
Thank you for this today.
mammompat about 4 years ago
Never, ever ! 86 y.o. Mom/ Grandmom, Niece, Cousinmammompat@yahoo.com
Space Man Spiff about 4 years ago
Thumbs Up!
JMG316 about 4 years ago
Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️
thejanith Premium Member about 4 years ago
Thanks! Just what I needed today. No matter how long it’s been, we still need to take a moment and remember. Have you got anything in mind yet for 7 December? That’s another “no matter how long” date.
noreenklose about 4 years ago
To Theresa Shepard and ALL my fellow “Snow Sez” fans:
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Sue Ellen about 4 years ago
I was still teaching on that day. We had yet to get classroom TV’s, so I remained in ignorance until my break came at 11:15. I went to the office to check my mailbox. The office was full of worried parents wanting to sign their children out and take them home. I knew something really bad must have happened, so I went to the library, the only room with a TV, and the library aid filled me in on what was happening. During a hurried meeting at lunch, the principal told us that we were NOT to tell the children what had happened because it was “too disturbing.” They could find out when they got home. But kids pick up on adult emotions and they knew something was going on. I felt horrible for having to be evasive when they asked me what was wrong.
mako887 about 4 years ago
Amen.
T. Shepherd creator about 4 years ago
After all these years, my heart still hurts. I was on top of the south tower July 11th, 2000 and still have my ticket stub. I vividly remember the whole experience that day. The elevators in the center of the vast building that took less than 60 seconds to get to the top (my head dizzy going up and my stomach sick whizzing back down). Then, there was a huge empty floor with almost no security. Maybe two security guards that resembled those who worked at the airport where you’d put your belongings on a tray/ conveyor belt and they would use a metal detector on each person before getting to go on the observation deck…which consisted of an escalator in the middle, which took everyone to the top. The view was incredible. Seeing the north tower with its tall antennae at the top and the tiny bustling city below. Below that floor, there was a restaurant, gift shop and a huge detailed model of Manhattan, which really impressed me. I remember looking out the thick glass windows below. At the gift shop I bought some souvenirs. A small, bronze miniature statue of The World Trade Center. There was a restaurant nearby. Windows everywhere to observe the view 360 degrees around the building. It was a very memorable experience.
Although, not as memorable as watching a year and two months later, and seeing both towers collapse. Surreal. Gut wrenching. Still sick about it. It is one of those moments where you never forget the time and place where you were and what you were doing. It leaves an indelible mark on your soul.
Also, I don’t want to forget to highlight the heroes aboard flight 93, and the lives lost at the Pentagon. God Bless all the innocent souls lost and their families, as well as all those directly affected by this tragedy. No we will never forget.
Jeffin Premium Member about 4 years ago
No Snow and T. We will not nor should we ever forget.
JH&Cats about 4 years ago
strange days – my birthday: 11 Sept; grandmother’s birthday: 22 Nov; parents’ wedding day: 7 Dec.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 4 years ago
Thank you Snow, and thank you T. We will never forget. ❤️
Margo Premium Member about 4 years ago
I was in the kitchen making “the sauce”. My husband had the TV on and I heard it. Ran into the living room, ran back to the kitchen to shut off the stove, then back to the living room to watch with my husband, crying my heart out.
caldcleugh76 about 4 years ago
Thank you for your tribute. We must never forget.