Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day??

I was a senior in high school and I remember getting a call from my then boyfriend telling me to turn on the news. I turned on the TV in my room and couldn't believe what I saw. I ran down the hallway to my parents bedroom and turned on their TV and we all just sat in silence and just watched. My father being a Fireman himself, I could see the hurt in his eyes. My mother being a nurse, knew what this meant for the injured. Going to school that morning everyone seemed to be in a cloud. It was a very silent school day. All the teachers had their TV's on. No school work was done that day. Like our school, the whole nation watched in disbelief of what was happening to our country, our people, our heroes. A few days later my dad was informed that because he had done search and rescue, they were sending firemen from everywhere to help. I was devastated. I knew how many lives had been lost not only on 9/11, but the days that followed. I knew my dad would have to go if he was called upon, but it was not something I was ready for. He never got "the call" which I was certainly grateful for, but also felt very selfish for not wanting him to go.

Our nation will never be the same as it was, but only stronger and more united than ever.
Thank you to all the service, fire, police and emergency response men and women who fought and helped that day and for all days. You are truly heroes in so many hearts.
This day will forever be the day our nation become 1.
Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day??