[Granny Bear]

I've heard an old saying, numerous times, that no one will ever forget where they were when John F Kennedy was assassinated. That's true, I think. I will also never forget what I was doing when the planes starting hitting the World Trade Center buildings.

I was here, at work, and my boss had his television turned on the news. We were terribly busy that morning. All of a sudden (he has a huge booming voice), he yells for me to come in his office becasue some stupid (expletive) has just flown his (expletive) plane into the WTC. It took me a while to get in there, but I was standing beside his desk watching the coverage when the second plane hit. All of a sudden, the reality washed over me. My legs became weak, and I slumped to the floor. "Oh my God, we're under attack."

So over the next couple of hours, other reports started to trickle through. Other planes in the air....other targets that were being considered....ground troops here???

When those rumors started, I called my daughter and told her to pull the kids out of school and bring them to Harlan. As bad as things could get, I knew they would be safe here.

As for all of us that time was met with fear, uncertainty, then resolve, bravery and finally commitment to a better future.

Regardless of what your political affilliation is, regardless of what your religious affilliation is, I believe today is the day to stop and think about the thousands of people whose lives were effected by this tragedy.

Personally, I just want to take this day to remember and hold in my heart the first responders, police, clergy, medical staffers and our military. I think of those on this board, who I old a special place for in my heart and mind....those who have dedicated part or all of their lives to protecting others....Thank you!!

God Bless America!!