story2672.xml
Title
story2672.xml
911da story story
While sitting in a Hotel Room on a business trip, conversing with my co-workers I was directed to turn on the TV. To my Horror and surprise I was watching the World Trade Center being destroyed.
There I was on the other side of the world at 11:00pm in Penang, Malaysia. Not believeing what I was seeing, I said goodnight to my co-workers, shut down my laptop and watched as if I were watching some movie the destruction that was happening in my Country.
I was partially afraid for being in another country (as an American) wondering if we were all targets, worried that my family and friends would be in danger. I was mostly sadden and heartbroken with the realization of the people whose lives were suddenly ended.
October 12 was quite a different day for me. I experienced first hand the human quality of compassion from the people of Penang. All were quite sad and angry at what happened. I was surprised by the reactions from people on the street who would come up to me and express their sorrow for the loss of my countrymen.
Coming from a Military Family I already understood how closely knit we are as a Human Family. The people of Penang and others reinforced in me the Love and Compassion we have for all fellow Humans.
There I was on the other side of the world at 11:00pm in Penang, Malaysia. Not believeing what I was seeing, I said goodnight to my co-workers, shut down my laptop and watched as if I were watching some movie the destruction that was happening in my Country.
I was partially afraid for being in another country (as an American) wondering if we were all targets, worried that my family and friends would be in danger. I was mostly sadden and heartbroken with the realization of the people whose lives were suddenly ended.
October 12 was quite a different day for me. I experienced first hand the human quality of compassion from the people of Penang. All were quite sad and angry at what happened. I was surprised by the reactions from people on the street who would come up to me and express their sorrow for the loss of my countrymen.
Coming from a Military Family I already understood how closely knit we are as a Human Family. The people of Penang and others reinforced in me the Love and Compassion we have for all fellow Humans.
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Created by Author
yes
Described by Author
no
Date Entered
2002-09-11
Collection
Citation
“story2672.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed October 1, 2026, https://911.dev.chnm.gmu.edu/items/15434/.