On that sunny Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, lecture finished early in Mr. Fraunberger’s AP Biology class. We were all just sitting around, talking, and waiting for the bell for second block to ring when our principal went on the PA system to announce that a plane had just crashed into one of the Twin Towers. Students whose parents worked at the World Trade Center were instructed to go to the auditorium immediately, while the rest of us proceeded with our schedule.
On that sunny Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, I was sitting in a classroom, surrounded by people I had known for years and with whom my 9/11 experience will always be closely tied. A decade later, I am standing at the Pentagon Memorial, surrounded by total strangers, each of whom has a different story to tell.
Pentagon Memorial
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Around DC and Arlington
Wonderfully-felt writing, Mariel, and beautiful photos as well. :)
Thank you! :) I wanted to commemorate the tenth anniversary in my own little way and wanted to share the experience with people far from NYC and DC.
Great pictures Mariel. I especially like the one of the flower on the ground. You know, I’ve never been to the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon. Maybe it’s about time I go. Did you make it over to Rosslyn for the Big 3 picture?
Thanks, Brandon! It was my first time at the Pentagon Memorial. I went on Saturday because it was closed for the 10th anniversary commemoration yesterday. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to take a picture of the Big 3. I had to go down to Huntington after the Pentagon, and by the time I got back up, it was already dark. I’ll try to make it to Rosslyn again soon. I want to at least see the view from there.
By the way, I read somewhere yesterday that the dedication for the MLK Memorial is now set for October 16.
Mars, you have done such a great job with the pictures! I remember that experience and it still sends a chill down my spine. Beautifully done!
Thanks, Hrushie! I’ll always remember hearing the news with you, Rita and Reena. And, of course, Fraunny. It really is crazy to think that it’s been ten years.
Good point, doll. The tragic effects are so.. ironically, all-encompassing.
DC in Oct.?!
Keep me updated on the reason you wanna come down here! Haha. ;)
P.S. I found a new place for brunch. But it gets pretty crowded on Sundays.
Your photographs turn me into a giddy school girl. Love this Mariel! ^_^
Yay, thanks, Mitz! I’m happy you like them.