Posted by mrsjiggy at ip-111-110-31.stockton.navipath.net on September 17, 2001 at 00:35:10:
In Reply to: Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. posted by Grendel__ on September 16, 2001 at 23:11:41:
: Some of you may remember the night of the attack I posted that I was in building 1 when the plane hit. I got out just in time to see the second plane hit right over my head.
: I needed to take some time to come to grips with all that has gone on. AS per Vincent and Brian's suggestion I have not read anything on this board. After looking at some of the comments tonight .................well all I can say is,I am glad I listened.
: Others emailed me privately and I have not responded yet but I shall soon. It has been a very trying week hoping to see my friends and (some) loved ones..............knowing that I most likely will not. I am taking time out to thank all of you for your good wishes and for all your prayers.
: On another note.......I live in Staten Island....it is only 7mi by 15mi. Just when I thought the horror of this week was over and done..police were involved in high speed chase through the Island the day after the attack. They never found the suspects they were chasing and never recovered the van they were following. For 2 straight days I got up and watched the news with the sound of helicopters overhead. That night I went out for a drive. This was around 2:30 am. I really needed to get some air. It hit me then that I was not truely safe at that moment. "Bad Guys" were about. In my town. In my neighborhood. On my Island.
: Scared the shit out of me. Almost as much as when the plane hit the building I was in.
: That is true terrorism.
: I say all this with one point in mind.
: Never take for granted the way you live your life. Enjoy every last moment you can.
: But always be aware............Here there be tygers.
: Again thank you all for all of your support. All of you will NEVER know just how much it means. Good night and God bless
: Rob.