September 11, 2001 was a day none will forget. I was at sitting at a computer console, running change of address labels, on that dreadful day. Like most postal clerks, I was listening to the radio through a headset. The program was interrupted by a special news bulletin. An airplane had hit one of the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. I pulled my headset off, turned to the lady working behind me, and told her the news. At first she didn't believe me, but I insisted and asked her to tune to KSL. She did, and both of us sat ridged the next few minutes listening to the news commentary as events, one by one, unfolded.
Soon thereafter, morning break came. While watching the TV in the break room, I with my fellow workers, watched with horrified eyes, as the second airplane crashed into the other twin tower. We did finish the work day, but in astonished silence, headsets on.
This year's healing field, was moved from the Sandy mall area, to the lawn in front of City Hall.
"Field of Honor observances began in Sandy City, Utah, in 2002 on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks."
"The concept was simple, yet profound. Thousands of American flags, each with a tag bearing the name of a 9/11 victim, were planted in a field there."
"Since then, the idea has expanded to other communities across the country and includes honor or remembrance for active duty or veteran military personnel, first responders or any other loved ones."
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| Field of Honor in Sandy, Utah |
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| American flags stand proudly in front of City Hall |
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| Tribute to brave New York firemen |
Although 11 years and two wars have passed since the attack, I still am aware of the feelings I had at the time. May God always bless this land, and protect it from such evil. Let freedom ring.
2 comments:
I was in Keystone, South Dakota, just 3 miles from Mount Rushmore. I was looking at the 4 presidents outside our motel window when we turned on the TV to the news reports of the first incident. We also watched in astonishment when the 2nd plane hit. I also vividly remember the World War II veteran standing at attention with an American flag on a freeway overpass in Minneapolis a few days later.
What a beautiful tribute to all of the fallen! I am so grateful for the freedom we have here. We have no idea how blessed we are. Thanks for sharing, I didn't know this even existed there.
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