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i was actually home sick that day when my phone rang. it was my mom and she sounded paniced. she asked if i was ok and i asked her what was going on, all she said was to turn on the tv.
at that moment i knew i had to go to work, it turned into the longest and hardest day of work of my whole life. at teh time i worked for teh community blood council of new jersey, a small blood center here in ewing. i got to work by 11 and i was greated by an overwhelming crowd of people trying to help. it was really amazing.
with phones ringing, volunteers runnign around, donations of juice and other small supplies flowing in between conversations with the media and calls from people looking to help loved ones it was am incredible day.
the biggest lesson i got from that day was that regardless of color, language, or religion, at teh end of the day we were all americans, and that is what makes us strong. in time of need personal beliefs and differences were put aside and people helped each other jsut for the sake of doing it.
thankfully everyone i knew who was in the path of danger was ok in the end, maybe emotionally scarred, but not injured.
we are all protectors of freedom, i hoep it is something that everyone here takes seriously. it is as simple as putting a flag in front of your house or on your car or jsut shaking the hand of the service men and women who have made a commitment to protect us.
to all who serve i send out a very heart felt thankyou. may god bless and protect each and every one of you.
later
tim
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