The terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2001 changed the nation and altered the course of events in the - Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
- How did you feel?
- What was your immediate reaction?
- Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
- In what ways do you think that
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TAYLOR GRAY 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my dad about 9/11. I asked him where and what was he doing when he found out about the terrorist attacks and he said he was at a job site in Frederick Town working on street lighting. He felt sadness for the innocent people who were killed in the attack. His immediate reaction was astonishment. What he remembered that day was that he met his foreman at his foreman's house so they could ride down to the job site, and after they finished their job, they were driving home and every gas station they passed was filled with huge longs of cars.
TAYLOR GRAY 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my dad about 9/11. I asked him where and what was he doing when he found out about the terrorist attacks and he said he was at a job site in Frederick Town working on street lighting. He felt sadness for the innocent people who were killed in the attack. His immediate reaction was astonishment. What he remembered that day was that he met his foreman at his foreman's house so they could ride down to the job site, and after they finished their job, they were driving home and every gas station they passed was filled with huge longs of cars.
CORY POTTER 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Dad:Driving home from Gatlinburg.
How did you feel?
Dad:Shocked and in disbelief.
What was your immediate reaction?
Dad:I can't believe this is happening.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
Dad:I remember it was our fastest drive home because we were listening to the radio and when we would lose a station we would drive faster to find a radio station to find out what all was happening.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Dad:our sense of security has been lost.
TAYLOR GRAY 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my dad about the day 9/11. I asked him where he was and what he was doing when he found out about the terrorist attacks. He replied by saying that he was in Frederick Town working on street lighting. He felt sorry for all of the innocent people that lost their lives. His immediate reaction was astonishment. That day he said he remembered meeting up with his foreman at his foreman's house so they could drive down to the job site. When he was done with his job, his foreman and him were driving home and every gas station they passed had huge, long lines of cars. I asked him how he thinks America has changed and he replied by saying that the airports are very strict with what you can bring on the plane. They have multiple areas of check-ins before you can board the planes. That was my discussion of what my dad remembered of the day 9/11.
KIRBY GARRETT 5th hr
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A(My mom)- I was at home getting your brothers ready for school in the morning and the tv was on top of the refrigerator when i saw it. And when i got in the car and turned on the radio to listen to it.
Q- How did you feel?
A- Once the second plane hit, right away you knew it was a terrorist attack. Then i became fearful, and i had the feeling that it wasn't the end.
Q- What was your immediate reaction?
A- First, disbelief. And then prayer.
Q- Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A- Just how quiet and still everything became.I also remember the people who had lost family members and were posting lost persons papers on a wall.
Q- In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, have changed in the past ten years as a result?
A- More people are aware of their surroundings and are diligent in sharing information.
NICK SAMPLES 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI decided to talk to my mom about this since it is her birthday.
Q:Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A:I was at work in the ICU and I looked up and saw the same thing on every tv even though they were on different channels.
Q:How did you feel?
A:I felt overwhelmed and frightened. All I wanted to do was get my kids and go home.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A:My immediate reaction was,"what the heck is going on, but when the second plane hit I knew it was a terrorist attack."
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:well ya it was my birthday so i knew my birthday would never be the same and as the reality of it sunk in i knew our nation would never be the same.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A:well we're no longer the happy go-lucky nation we used to be and finally realized we had enemies.
ISABELLA DALBA
ReplyDeleteMy mom is answering the questions- they are provided in order.
• “I was grocery shopping at Shop N Save when the checkout lady told me.”
• “I was incredibly sad and scared that it was happening on American soil. I was worried, and I didn’t know where it was going to stop.”
• “I wanted to go home and hug my children.”
• “I was moved by how the New Yorkers were helping each other.”
• “I think America has learned that we are vulnerable, and not the superpower we thought we were. We have implemented more stringent security measures in travel and banking as a result. I think Americans have become more compassionate and patriotic as well.”
ISABELLA DALBA
ReplyDeleteMy mom is answering the questions- they are provided in order.
• “I was grocery shopping at Shop N Save when the checkout lady told me.”
• “I was incredibly sad and scared that it was happening on American soil. I was worried, and I didn’t know where it was going to stop.”
• “I wanted to go home and hug my children.”
• “I was moved by how the New Yorkers were helping each other.”
• “I think America has learned that we are vulnerable, and not the superpower we thought we were. We have implemented more stringent security measures in travel and banking as a result. I think Americans have become more compassionate and patriotic as well.”
SOPHIA HARGIS 5TH
ReplyDeleteMy dad was at headquarters special operations command. Watching it live on TV. He was preparing for a briefing when someone mentioned come watch what is going on, on TV. He was in the central time zone at the time. He felt angry because he instantly knew it was a terrorist attack against the US. He was worrying where we would be going within the week, because his aircraft squadron was always sitting real-world alert. How quickly they shut-down all the aircrafts in the air. Also he has flown out of the two airports where the four airplanes hosting terrorist took off. How long the first couple of days were going to be because he knew he would not be going home right away. We are all more aware of what an organization like Al Qaeda is capable of. He still wishes that the rest of America would feel the commitment and sacrifice that the US military has fighting this war for the past 10 years. He thinks if they realized the shared sacrifice like those of World War 2, then Americans would realize how serious this war is to our way of life.
GRAYSON WINGFIELD 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my mom.
Q:Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A:I was at home taking care of my daughter.
Q:How did you feel?
A:I was shocked.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A:At first I thought that it was an accident when the first plane hit and I was shocked at the terrible tragedy. Then when the second plane hit and I realized that it was on purpose I was even more shocked, angered, and was in disbelief that someone would do that to people that they didn't even know. It was such a cowardly way of making a statement.
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:Americans who never would normally talk to each other all of a sudden had so much in common. Everybody reached out to each other for information and comfort.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A:Well obviously travel has changed drastically. Its effected our economy (gas prices) and it's introduced a greater fear of Muslims in our country. I think it has divided us in some ways and united us in others.
JOSH LEACH 5HR
ReplyDeleteMy mom was volunteering at our church, when she a group of people gathered around a television. When she joined them, she was shocked. Her first reaction was complete shock. Then, she became very remorseful for the people that died. She thinks that America has lost its way sense 9/11. They've let the terrorists take away our comforts, values, and rights. We should not be content in our pathetic squabble of security but rather be brave and take charge just as the heroes did on 9/11.
JACOB NICOLOFF 5TH
ReplyDeleteWhen I asked my dad about 9/11 it took him a while to remember but then he told me what he remembers. Where were you and what do you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks? DAD: I was at home outside working on my car, when I found out about the attacks.
How did you feel?
DAD: I felt anger, sadness, I didnt really know what to feel I was still rying to process everything.
What was your immediate reaction?
DAD: My immediate reaction was I called my parents, then I called a friend of mine who was living in New York at the time.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
DAD: I remember, I just got off work, I was a Paramedic at the time,and I remember, I got a call around 2 O'clock that morning to go to a call it was a car accident, and it was a mini van with a mom and 4 kids in it and the van was hit by a drunk driver, and the only person that survived the crash was the drunk driver. And I remember sitting there doing CPR on one of the kids who looked like he was maybe 3 or 4 years old and I sat there for a good 45 minutes trying to get him to breath, and at that moment I realized it was going to be a bad day.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
DAD: Well we have really stepped up our game with securtiy, but really I dont think what we have done or will do is going to change the fact that they did this to us and there's no changing it.
THERESA PISCIOTTA 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteQ; Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A(my dad); Sitting in the office at work, when somebody came in and said "Something happened in New York."
Q; How did you feel?
A; I was very very angry, and by the second plane crash, I couldn't even believe what was happening.
Q; What was your immediate reaction?
A; I was confused, it was hard to think that a plane could crash into a building that tall.
Q; Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A; For me, it was neat how united everybody was, like everybody in our neighborhood hung a flag out, and all those people in New York who were waiting to give blood. It's nice to know when the country is in trouble, there are people willing to dedicate time and help.
Q; In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A; People are more aware now that there are countries that hate us, and America has done a lot to increase security, like in airports.
RYAN BETTLACH 5th
ReplyDeleteMy sister was in her 4th grade class when her principal came in. My sister was very confused because she had no idea what a terrorist attack was and didn't know what the twin towers where. My sisters jaw dropped. My sister remembers her mom explaining about what had happened after she got back from school and she was scared that it was going to happen in St. Louis. My sister believes that the world became more compassionate and in tradigy are able to come together as one better than we used to be able to.
ALLISON CRUTS 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI chose to talk to my mom about 9/11.
Q:Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terroist attacks?
MOM:I was driving to work and they came over the radio and were talking about how the first plane had flown into the first tower. When I got to work I asked everyone if they had heard anything about it and they all replied no. We all then went to the lunchroom, turned on the TV, and within minutes the second plane had hit.
Q:How did you feel?
MOM:I was shocked. I couldn't believe this was happening.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
MOM:Sadness and thinking oh my gosh what is next?
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
MOM:I remember work came to a standstill because we were all in shock and watched the news all day. Another thing that stands out are the images I saw on TV as it was all happening... it was terrifying.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years in result?
MOM:I think it made us realize anything can happen here in the United States and how important our military is in providing our safety.
JULIAHNA RAMIREZ 5TH HR
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Mom: I was getting ready for work and I was watching the news.
How did you feel?
Mom: Well at first I thought it was some kind of a sick joke but as I kept watching I realized it was real so I became hysterical.
What was your immediate reaction?
Mom: I rushed to get you girls from your dad because I was afraid they might go for the Sears Tower.
Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
Mom: I just remember waking up that morning with a sick feeling in my stomach and it was completely random.
In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Mom: Definitely airport security.
SAMANTHA HOLLAND 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI had asked my grandmother about where she was during 9/11/01..
Q: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at work at the at&t corporate office and turned on my mini TV to watch what was happening.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt divested to see all the disaster and scared because I did not know if the would attack anywhere else..
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: My reaction at first just thinking it was a really bad accident then it was to leave work and get my children and my grandchildren home because I did not know if St. Louis would be attacked as well.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I could remember all the panic and everyone rushing to try and get home safely.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A: Well, for one Airport Security, the security at the airlines around the world take many precautions before they let people board a plane.
CLAIRE KINKEAD FIFTH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my mom about 9/11.
Q: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was in the back conference room grading papers.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Scared, frightened.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: "I have to go get my daughter."
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: It was very quiet. There were no planes in the air. Like, when they're there, you don't notice, but when they're gone, you notice.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A: You can't meet people at the gate without a ticket. You can't drive up to the monuments in DC. You have to be on a list before going on a tour group in the White House, when before you could just join a tour group whenever you wanted.
KARI REED 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Dad: I was packing up things in our living room in Phoenix while watching the news when the report came. Your mom was at work and came straight home when she heard about it.
How did you feel?
Dad: Shocked, angry, and scared.
What was your immediate reaction?
Dad: I called your grandma to make sure my family was ok.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
Dad: I remember driving to pick you up from your babysitter and seeing everyone in cars crying.
In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Dad: Airport security has increased and peoples' sense of security has changed. After 9/11 everyone in America united as one, even the most prejudice of people were willing to unite very everyone. Now, there are many different groups of people that don't care what they say about others and unity in America is slowly disappearing.
JOSH KUROSZ 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteQ:Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Dad:Just woke up at 7:30 when I made breakfast and turned on the news to see a video of the first tower. Went to call in sick for work.
Q:How did you feel?
Dad:Shocked, in disbelief, felt sick, like a lot of people.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
Dad:I had to call my cousin Ed in New York, but it took a long time for him to answer.
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
Dad:You kids were just playing games, unaware of what was happening. Also, I watched the news all day.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Dad:Tighter security in airports, banks, groceries, etc.
SAMANTHA TOWNSEND 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteWhen I asked my mom where she was and what she was doing she told me she was in the car driving my brother and sister to school. When asked how she felt she responded, worried and afraid. Her immediate reaction was to ask what is going on. She rushed home to turn on the news and find out what was happening. She said that it has made people more aware of their surroundings and what is happening in the world.
ASHLEY MORITZ 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteQ-Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A-(my mom) I was working at South County Surgery Center, my job at the time.
Q-How did you feel?
A- I felt sad and worried.
Q-What was your immediate reaction?
A- That it was a terriost attack.
Q-Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A- A couple days before that, I spoke to a lady that worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield checking on a patients account. We were talking for a bit and she told me she worked at the Twin Towers. I don't remember what tower she was in, but I still wonder if she made it out in time.
Q-In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A- I think we are more united and alert.
MADI NICOLOFF 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my mom these questions about 9/11. Her answers are below...
-Grocery shopping at IGA in Salem, Illinois and she overheard the cashiers talking about it
-In shock, disbelief
-Wanted to get kids from school
-Sat in front of t.v. all day scared about what was going to happen next
-I think the security of America is a lot better and it has definitely changed into, what I think, is a better America
AUSTIN EAKINS 5TH
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and whar were you doing when you found outabout the terrorist attacks?
MY MOM: She was at work when it happend. It was on the tv in her office.
How did you feel?
MY MOM: She said that she was very said.
What was your immediate reaction?
MY MOM: She said that she was in shock that it happend.
Is there any thing else in particular that day that stands out or that you remeber?
MY MOM: She said that she can remeber the fireman carrying the people out what was left of the twin towers.
In what ways do you think that America, and the world for the matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
MY MOM: People are more aware about every and their surrounding and when they fly.
KAYLA LEWIS 5th HOUR
ReplyDeleteWhat were you doing and where were you when you heard about the terrorist attacks?
Mom: I was going down Highway 270 listening to the radio on my way to work.
How did you feel?
Mom: I felt a kind of staggering feeling and "Oh my gosh".
What was your immediate reaction?
Mom: My immediate reaction was that I was going to be called back into active duty because I was in the Air Force Reserves.
What do you remember speciffically about that day?
Mom: I remember seeing the firemen on the news running up the stairs of the towers and people scrambling to get down.
How has America, and the World for that matter, changed in the last 10 years since 9/11?
Mom: I would say that there is a greater sense of patriotism and unity in our country.
ASHLEIGH ADAMS 5TH HOUR
ReplyDelete1.Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Dad: I was going to work. I had just pulled up to the job site when i heard it on the radio.
2.How did you feel?
Dad: I was mad. Very mad actually.
3.What was your immediate reaction?
Dad: I slammed my door getting out of the truck.
4.Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
Dad: That day at work, no one had any enemies. We all just came together and didnt care about what had happened before.
5.In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Dad: Security has really tightened up. I also think our race relations with other countries arent as good, like we have no trust at all.
LEJLA OMEROVIC 5th hour
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my mom about 9/11. Here are her respones to the questions asked:
Q: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at work working.
Q:How did you feel?
A: Sad, upset, mad.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A: I felt shock. I thought I was going to go through another war.
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember everything at work just stopped, and everything became silent. Nobody knew what was going on, but when we turned the news on everybody just started calling family and friends.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A: Airport security has a drastic change ever since 9/11.
ALEX HANFT 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Dad: I was at work as if it were a normal day.
How did you feel?
Dad:It made me feel unsafe and that my life could be in danger also.
What was your immediate reaction?
Dad: My immediate reaction was to call my wife.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
Dad: I can remember listening to the radio at work and hearing about the attacks, and rushing to the nearest tv.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Dad: I feel like America is living in more fear than before because we are scared to get attacked again.
TERRI COULTER 5HOUR
ReplyDeleteI decided to chose my sister for the 9/11 assignment.
1.) "I was at home babysitting you at our first house."
2.) "I was actually very scared about the news."
3.) "I would have to say that I cried when I found out."
4.) "My husband, boyfriend at the time, had been working out of state. The only way he could come home was to fligh out and they didn't know if he could. I was really worried about it. Me and Melony had gone out right after that it get you and Reba some candy and I had slammed the car door on my finger and have a scar from it." (this is the only thing that I do remember about that day since i was so young).
5.) "I think the world has gone down hill. People are deffinatly more paranoid about things now. Prices have sky rocketed and I think that that is what started it all."
JAY BLAKE 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI choose my mom to talk about 9/11!
Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Mom - I was at work and we were watching it on a little TV in the break room.
How did you feel?
Mom - Initially I did not beleive it was a terrorist attack I thought it was an accident. I felt sick and sad.
What was your immediate reaction?
Mom - I could not beleive something like that could happen. I was in shock!
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
Mom - not realy just watching the news for hours and the realization of what was happening when the 2nd building collapsed.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Mom - Security has heightned at airports. It has also united people.
BRITTANY DRUMM 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my mom these questions and here are her responses.
1) Just came back from taking your sisters to the bus stop and heard it on the television.
2) I felt disbelief. I didn't think it was true.
3) I just gasped and kind of stared at the television. I didn't know what to think or do.
4) My brothers birthday and my mother had a gallbladder attack. It was a terrible day.
5) We have become stronger and more aware of people around us.
REX RIEGER 5TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my mother these questions and here are her responses.
1. At home watching you and i got a phone call from aunt Pattie saying turn on the tv America is under attack.
2. I felt scared for my children.
3. To go get your brothers from school and bring them home.
4. I remember picking your brothers up from school and coming back home and started praying for everyone in the family and in the towers.
5. The airports we're always a lot faster and now with all the security it is so much of a slower proccess and the economy has suffered because of the war but America has come together more and gotten stronger.