story2772.xml
Title
story2772.xml
911da story story
I was working at my computer and watching TV. The first reports of a small plane hitting the World Trade Center. I wondered how anyone could accidentally hit a building, but I figured that they would put out the fire and everything would return to normal.
A few minutes later when the 2nd plane hit, I knew it was not an accident.
My mind flashed back to my visit to the World Trade Center many years ago on a visit on business. I was on the 50th floor standing near the elevator. The door opened and several firemen, dressed in their fire equipment with axes and a fire extinguisher exited the elevator. No one seemed disturbed as the firemen went about their job to determine the source of reported smoke on the floor.
Looking back now, I really have a great respect for the fireman risking their lives and for those that died at the World Trade Center. They are truly heroes.
A few minutes later when the 2nd plane hit, I knew it was not an accident.
My mind flashed back to my visit to the World Trade Center many years ago on a visit on business. I was on the 50th floor standing near the elevator. The door opened and several firemen, dressed in their fire equipment with axes and a fire extinguisher exited the elevator. No one seemed disturbed as the firemen went about their job to determine the source of reported smoke on the floor.
Looking back now, I really have a great respect for the fireman risking their lives and for those that died at the World Trade Center. They are truly heroes.
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Created by Author
yes
Described by Author
no
Date Entered
2002-09-11
Collection
Citation
“story2772.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed October 1, 2026, https://911.dev.chnm.gmu.edu/items/10394/.