The terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11th, 2001 changed the nation and altered the course of events in the - Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
- How did you feel?
- What was your immediate reaction?
- Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
- In what ways do you think that
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After you have had this discussion, report back with your findings by responding to this blog post. You have until Wednesday, September 18th to complete this assignment.
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ReplyDeleteHannah Glenn- 1st Hour
DeleteMy mom said she was sitting at her desk while working at a corporal office for Monster.com. She was very much in shock, by what she was hearing. Her immediate reaction was to go home and hug my brother and I. She remembers the town basically going hectic. Parents were picking up their kids from school, almost all the restaurants and most businesses, including hers, were immediately closing for the day. She remembers phone calls, news reports on the TV and radio, and especially a lot of tears being shed. She believes that as a result of 9/11, the world is more kind in thought, and our country has been paying quite a bit more attention to our surroundings; such as having a lot more security.
Sean Laurent-1st hour
DeleteInterviewed my dad
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attack?
A: I was at St. Louis University Medical School. I heard the information over the radio that there was a fire at the World Trade Center. The information quickly changed that planes were involved and that it was a terror attack.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was shocked.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A. I immediately called my wife to make certain that she had heard.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I recall having an unfortunate interaction with an individual from the Middle East who claimed “Look at what we did to your country in only one day……”. It was infuriating.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Air travel has become more difficult, although regulations are slowly easing – this may not be for the best. Americans are more likely to immediately assume that any disaster is an act of terror until proven otherwise.
Julia Perlman-1st hour
DeleteI interviewed my grandpa.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was operating at St. Mary’s Health Center, fixing a fracture in someones arm. It was 10:15 in the morning. Someone came into the operating room and said that a plane flew into the World Trade Center, and I said “You have got to be kidding.” Then, someone else came in and said that a plane flew into the other tower. In the operating room, I wasn’t allowed to go anywhere until the surgery was finished. Once the surgery was over, in the recovery room the nurses had a television with the news showing what happened earlier.
Q:How did you feel?
A: I felt extremely shocked. I thought that it would be the beginning of a war.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Disbelief...
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you remember?
A: I could remember everyone in the hospital being glued to the television. They were watching video footage of people jumping out of the buildings and running away from the cloud of dust. So many people died inside the building, or trying to rescue those inside the buildings.
Q: In what ways do you think that America. and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Paranoia- Our freedoms were curtailed. this included air travel. There was eavesdropping from the federal government; lack of privacy. If affected all the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan , Pakistan, Lebanon in the past and present and caused the rise of radical Islamic extremists. So many people died including civilians and combatants.
Emma DeVeydt-1st Period
DeleteI had asked my mom these questions and this is how she replied. She was at home and somebody had told her about it. Then she turned on the news. We were going to have friends over and she was debating whether or not to still have them come. Luckily they weren’t close to anybody who had been in this terrible disaster. She felt really upset and it was hard for her to take in. In gave her goosebumps just watching it, because she was watching all of the people’s horror and deaths that were going on. Her immediate reaction was disbelief. She thinks that people in general are now more fearful about attacks.
Rebecca Carver-1st Hour
DeleteMy dad was getting ready for work. My mom had the TV on and looking at a plane that hit the World Trade Center. He felt disbelief and scared. He wasn’t sure what was going on. By the time he knew it was an attack he was on his way to work, and he called home to make sure my mom was emotionally ok. She obviously was not. His friend called and tried to make him realize the magnitude of what was happening. His friend said that this is the first time in their life time that America had been attacked on their own land. My dad worked at a mall and they were told to close because it was a place where a lot of people gathered. The sky was quiet because the planes were all landed. The quietness of the skies shocked him. America changed and my dad said, “We understand a lot better how vulnerable we are to terrorism and because of that we have lost some of our freedoms. We have lost a sense of security that we will never get back, and we lost a sense of almighty power that our military can protect us.”
Paityn Yates-1st Period
DeleteThe following are responses from my dad.
He said he was at Burns and McDowell, working. Everyone ran up to the conference room to see what was happening, on the TV. He said that he felt shocked and dumbfounded. His immediate reaction was nothing because his was in the state of disbelieve, his mind inoperable. The main thing that stood out for him was feeling dazed and numb. He said the biggest change from this attack was the ways of travel. The security is way more strict and meticulous.
Kacey Waldrop 1st hour. Interviewing my dad.
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you Doing When you found out about the attacks?
A I was at work, Direct Mailing Company, reading a manual on how to fix a press. A fellow co-worker came in and said, "Dude a plane crashed into the World Tarde Center." He shockingly went back to reading.
Q: How Did you feel?
A: I was very confused. not sure how to digest the information. Also feeling helpless towards those at the scene.
Q: What was your inmediate reaction?
A: I was extremley shocked. Then after some time of analyizing, I was sadened. thise poor people.
Q: Is there anything particular about the day that stands out?
A: No, it was a normal day.
Q: In what way do you think America, and the world for that matter, has changed over the past 12 years?
A: The feeling of safety and the ability to be carefree has pretty much vanished, among various other changes.
Jewell Wood-1st Period
DeleteI asked my mom these questions and these were her responses. She was at home and she woke up, walked down the hallway, looked at the tv and started watching Fox 2 news, and looked and saw the first tower on fire and while she was watching the second plane crashed into the second tower. She felt sick to her stomach, disgusted, and afraid. Her immediate reaction was "what's going on?". The gas stations all raised their gas to $5 a gallon and the lines of cars were miles long trying to get into the gas stations. The security is a lot better at airports, or any place of that matter that may be threatened by terrorist.
Sean Gorman-1st Hour
DeleteFor this assignment I interviewed my mom.
1. My mom was teaching a Microsoft Excel class. at her work, St. Anthony’s Hospital.
2. She felt scared. Usually things like that happen in other countries, not America.
3. Her immediate reaction was to watch the news and see what was happening.
4. She remembers the people jumping from the buildings the most and thinking about how they must’ve felt and she remembers the people looking for family members.
5. She thinks everyone is more security conscience and more accepting of security precautions. She thinks the world really realized America isn’t going to allow attacks like that and will always take action.
Kristen Butler 2nd hour.
DeleteI had asked my dad these following questions.
Where were you at on the day 9-11? He was at work. How did you find out about this tragedy? A work friend of his wife called in and said a plane had hit one of the twin towers. What was going through your head when this happened? he replied saying, I had a weird feeling I realized that this was not just a little plane, it was multiple planes. What did you do after finding out about this? I went into his managers office with other employees and watched the video and was just in shock of what I was watching. The last thing I asked him was, how did you feel about this? To his responce, I was honestly horrified!
Danny Massing-1st hour
DeleteI interviewed my mom for this catastrophic 9/11 blog post. At the time the first plane hit, she was driving to work. My mom was working at the Fenton Post Office during 2001. She normally doesn’t listen to the radio while she drives to work in the mornings, so whenever she got to work she was instantaneously swarmed with questions and answers about the attack. She works the front counter at the post office, so whenever customers came in that day, the attack was the only topic discussed. My mom told me that her customers had spoke of calling their relatives, family friends, old neighbors, children, etc. and checking on their whereabouts and if they were okay. Her immediate reaction was that she couldn’t believe that this terrorist attack had happened to the U.S. When she was watching some of the footage she thought it looked like something out of a catastrophic movie. Usually at her work they are mandated to listen to a specific radio station, but that day they played a news station so everyone in the office as well as the customers in the lobby could listen to the most updated information relating to the attack in New York. She said that in the break room the TV was never turned off, and all the clerks at the counter would go back and sneak a peek at the TV whenever possible and definitely during their breaks. The processing of passports at the post office has more security and procedures today than it did in 2001. There also has been heightened security for shipping parcels/packages around the world today. The U.S. is on constant guard to prevent attacks at airports, important government buildings, and national monuments.
Tyler Wagner-1st Period
DeleteI asked my mom those question and this is what she said. She first heard it on the news and didn't know what to think. Her first thought was if she knew anybody that had relatives or family there. Luckily there wasn't anyone. She felt a sense of sadness and anger towards the people who have done something like that. She and others think the America and the world for that matter are more aware of pending terrorist attacks. We are now smarter about the things around us and what is going on. We can maybe even prevent future attacks and save many lives and keep families together.
Ashlee Taylor-1st Hour
DeleteI interviewed my mom.
Q-Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terriost attacks?
A-Teaching reading to her 2nd grade class at Seckman Elementary
Q-How did you feel?
A- Scared,Sad,Confused,and Shocked. Her sister was there the day before and did not know if she was back yet so she was scared for her.
Q-What was your immediate reaction?
A- Whats going on?
Q- Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A-Everybody being in a panic,all the parents picking up there kids from school, and everybody lined up at the gas station waiting for gas. It took three hours for my mom and dad to get gas that day.
Q- In what ways do you think that Amercia,and the world for that matter,has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A- People got more appreciation towards first responders, became more scared, and afraid of terrisots attacks happening in the United States.
Paul Hanlon-1st hour
DeleteInterviewing Ryan Hanlon
Q-Where we you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A-He was in Las Vegas on business. He had just been woken up by a colleague to tell him about the attacks.
Q-How did you feel?
A-He felt sad. He felt that he knew what was coming and it was just the beginning.
Q-What was your immediate reaction?
A-He thought that he knew who did this, and that what would happen afterward would last a very, very long time.
Q-Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A-He remembers how unbelievable it was that there wasn't a single plane in the sky.
Q-In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A-He believes that the people have given up many personal freedoms to have higher saftey.
Alan Uthoff-1st Period
DeleteInterviewed my mom.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: At home with my two toddler sons.
Q: How did you feel?
A: scared and apprehensive
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: She was worried that there would be more attacks nearer.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: She thought about relatives in other populated cities.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Everyone is more alert for this kind of situation and obviously security changes have taken place at many places in turn.
Erin Samples-1st hour
DeleteQ-Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attack?
A-My mom was in the ICU finishing up her charts, and getting ready to go home early because of her birthday, when her and her friend mark looked up at the TV's in the patient's room and saw that the first plane had just crashed into the tower.
Q-How did you feel?
A-My mom said that she was confused and couldn't tell whether or not it was an accident, and then when the second plane crashed, Mark said," This is a terrorist attack."
Q-What was your original reaction?
A-She called my dad to tell him what had happened, and rushed home to get my brother and me.
Q-Is there anything in specific about that day that you remember doing?
A- She remembers her and my father trying to decide what they were going to tell my brother and me.
Q-In what ways do you think that America and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years?
A-She said that she thinks that security in our country has increased a lot(airports for example).She also thinks that we have come together more as a country.
Haley Looney - 1st Hour
DeleteI asked my father these questions:
~ Where were you at and what were you doing when you found out about the attacks?
- I was at work talking to someone on the phone then they said a plane hit the world trade center. I got home in time to see the second plane hit.
~How did you feel?
- At first, I though it was just a wild experience but because we didnt know it was a terrorist attack at the time.
~ What was your immediate reaction?
- Complete shock, confusion, and anger
~ Is there anything you remember particularly about that day?
- No matter where you went or who you talked to, thats all people would talk about. It affected everyone the same way.
~How do you think the US, (or the world) was changed over time due to these attacks?
- It proved that no matter how powerful a nation you are, you are always susceptible to attack.
Alyson Tidwell -1st hour
DeleteI interviewed my mom.
Q. Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A. I was on the highway, on my way to work and heard people talking about it on the radio.
Q. How did you feel?
A. I was just very startled and shocked that this just happened.
Q. What was your immediate reaction?
A. I continued on my way to work and when I got to Cardinal Glennon, all of the people I worked with and myself were talking about what just happened.
Q. Is there anything particular from that day that stands out or that you can remember?
A. I remember that I was just worrying about the terrorist's attacking anywhere else in the United States.
Q. In what ways do you think that America and the world for that matter, have changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A. There is a lot more security at airports than there used to be and it's also very hard to travel now.
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ReplyDeleteJames Bohanon Hr. 2
DeleteI interviewed my father about the topic.
My dad was driving a flatbed truck on I-85 through Atlanta, Georgia when he first heard about the attack on the radio. The station that he was listening to often joked around, and his first reaction was that it must have been a sick joke. But when he heard that the 2nd tower had been hit he knew that it was no joke. He was in disbelief, he could not believe that America had been attacked. Oddly enough, the truck that he was in when he heard about the attack was given to him that morning and would be his for the next two years. My dad believes that in the twelve years following we have become much more strict and secure concerning air travel and in other aspects.
Alexis Sweeney Hour 2
DeleteMy mom said that she was at her work Maritz Travel Company when she first heard about the attacks. At first she was in disbelief. She couldn't believe what she heard. After that she said she was scared of if there was going to be another attack. Her first reaction was how she felt. She also said she cried and got no work done because she was watching the news to see what was going to happen next. My mom said there was one thing in particular about that day that stood out and that was everyone thought it was an explosion not a terrorist attack, and that if anyone was old enough to remember the attack that they wouldn't forget it. For question number five my mom said that there was no since of fear of an attack in the United States. The attack opened every ones eyes and it makes people discriminate against people from the middle east.
Savannah Nelson Hr. 2
DeleteI interviewed my mother.
She was in her bedroom changing the channel for me on her TV when the hijacks happened. At first she was shocked and thought it was just a small plane and it did no real damage. Then she was enraged because terrorists had attacked us. Her immediate reaction was staying glued to the news for hours. One thing about that day that stuck out in particular was wondering whether or not there would be another target and where. She then thought since she was in the Navy that she might have to go off to war with whatever country had taken control of the planes. We've changed in the past twelve years because security is tighter, it's harder to get on planes, and there is a strong prejudice against Middle Eastern races.
Matt Wolf. 2nd Hour. Interviewed my dad because he is a police officer.
Delete1)Q. Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A. I was in the car after I dropped Matt off at his grandmas. I had taken the day off.
2)Q. How did you feel?
A. That CANT be an accident. How in the world did a plane hit the world trade Center?
3)Q. What was your immediate reaction?
A. I thought that it might have been a deliberate act. When the second plane hit, and the plane hit the pentagon, I KNEW it was a deliberate act.
4)Q. Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A. As a trained first responder and Military veteran, it was the first time in my professional life that I didn’t know what I was supposed to be doing.
5)Q. In what way do you think America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A. That day changed the way we view our security and our vulnerability.
Melissa Bahr-2nd Hour
Delete(Interviewed my father)
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: At work, some guy told me that a plane crashed into the world center and I didn’t believe him. Then, more people started to talk about it and it became true, I was in disbelief.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Didn’t feel too much of anything, I was in disbelief. Once I realized what had happened I was like, “Oh my gosh”, I felt bad for the people who got trapped in that situation.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I didn’t believe it. Denial. Thought it was some kind of sick joke when I heard it, but when I saw it I was shocked.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember that Stephanie (my older sister, 24 atm) had a soccer game. (13, I think) And we drove to the soccer game and the gas price was raised to $4 + dollars, there were people standing in line thinking that they were getting their last gallon of gas.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I guess they kind of watched out a little bit more for warning signs when things happen, like what kind of people could/would do this again. A little more awareness.
Zain Abhari 2nd Hour
DeleteI interviewed my dad.
Q. Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A. “I was in the car driving to work. I heard about the attacks on the radio.”
Q. How did you feel?
A. “I felt sick as soon as I heard it, it was unbelievable.”
Q. What was your immediate reaction?
A. “I became really curious, I was a bit confused and wanted to know more.”
Q. Is there anything particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A. “I will never forget that day. It’s one of those days that you remember everything you did.”
Q. In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years?
A. “Life is very different than before 9/11. We have to always be on the lookout, we don’t feel as safe as we used to. A lot of things we do are not as convenient as before. For example, travel.”
Kaci Reed-2nd hour
DeleteI interviewed my dad.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was chief dispatcher for a St. Louis based airline. We were controlling flights out of numerous cities including New York City and Washington DC.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Overwhelmed because the government shut down the National Airspace System and we had flights diverting to other cities. Before they could land we had to check aircraft performance to determine a suitable runway, make sure they had enough fuel for the diversion, alert crew scheduling, managing the airline, and canceling flights.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: When one of our pilots called us on the radio and told us a plane hit a building in New York City, I knew something wasn’t right. I checked the weather and saw that it was clear. I then told my dispatchers to find their flights to make sure it wasn’t one of our planes. Then on TV I watched the second plane hit the second tower. Then it got really busy.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: How quiet it was at the airport when it’s usually very noisy around the aircraft. There were twice as many aircraft at Lambert, due to diversions, but they were all shut down making the ramp eerily quiet.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Where to start? We have become a country that is afraid. Our government is keeping an eye on everyone as if we are all guilty and have to prove our innocence. Airline travel is now a hassle with all the security. The size of our government has drastically increased with the addition of the Transportation and Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Air Marshals, etc. It put us into two lengthy wars that have killed more troops than the attack in New York did. And I really don’t think we are any safer than before 9/11.
Troy Matthias 2nd hour
DeleteWhere were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
My dad was out in Wild Wood doing work in a basement for his client.
How did you feel?
My father said, “ I was in shock, I was very upset, and very angry.”
What was your immediate reaction?
His immediate reaction was, oh my god. what just happened? Was it an airplane out of control? How could this have happened? I can’t believe what I’m seeing, I was thinking how many people were just killed with no warning, no chance to escape, no chance to hide. The second plane hit the second tower and all those same thoughts ran through his head again. And it was at that moment that he knew this was no accident. He wondered who could have done this? Then he heard about another plane hitting the Pentagon and then a fourth plane that had crashed. It was overtaken by the passengers. He was in complete shock, felt so sorry for all the people that lost their lives and it was at that point he wanted revenge. He wanted the group responsible for this to pay the ultimate price.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
He can remember watching hundreds upon hundreds of courageous firemen and policemen rushing into the two towers without concern for their own safety. Then watching the first tower fall, it was at that point that he knew thousands of people had just been killed.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
We learned that we are not completely safe inside our country, and that another attack can happen anytime, anywhere, in the USA.
Emma Loesing Hr. 2
DeleteI interviewed my dad.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the attacks?
A: I was at the PGA Golf tournament at Bellreive Golf Course watch Tiger Woods. Someone pulled Tiger aside and told him something. Tiger looked at the audience and said, "A plane struck the Twin Towers. They think it might be terrorists."
Q: How did you feel?
A: Confused. Honestly, I didn't know what the Twin Towers were.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: To find out who did this and to get 'em.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day?
A: I found out what the Twin Towers were.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: We are more aware of things that are happening.
Ryan Pivoney Hour 2
DeleteI interviewed my mother.
My mother said that during the attack she was at home working for ICON an investing company, she was on the phone with an investor when they asked her if she had heard about what just happened to the twin towers. She said she was in shock, she couldn't believe the World Trade Center had been destroyed. After she turned on the news my mom called my father into her office to watch the news about five minutes before the second tower had been hit. All she could think about was all the people she knew that worked in the building. She also watched what happened at the Pentagon and in Philadelphia she knew two people on the plane that had crashed in Philadelphia, they were two of her high school teachers. She believes that since the attack we have become more aware of terrorism and we have more security at airports.
Jessica Clones - Hour 2
DeleteI interviewed my mom.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I got up early to take my daughter to dance class. I didn’t turn on the TV when we got up. We got to dance class and the owner and teacher were talking about it…. I was not sure what had happened, if it was a plane crash or terrorist. When the second tower was hit, we pretty much knew at that time it was terrorist.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was very scared, realizing that we may not be safe wherever we go. I stayed at home with my daughter after dance class.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was scared and was in disbelief. I couldn't comprehend the horrific tragedy. I felt sick.
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:Gas prices rose and the lines to get gas were very long. People were not sure what kind of impact it would cause.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I think that people have become more patriotic and have a better respect for the men and women serving our country. Traveling is much more secured now. It used to be fun to go to the airport and fly to your destination. Now you have to arrive to the airport so early, possibly have your car searched at the parking lot, go through security and have your bags searched, take your shoes off, be x-rayed, fingerprinted, etc. You can likely drive to your destination quicker than going to the airport and going through all of the security checkpoints.
Austin Wyland interviewing dad.
DeleteQ:Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A:I was driving to work down I-270 and I heard it on the radio.
Q:How did you feel?
A:I felt very astounded.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A:I felt worried for the victims.
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:I remember everyone looking very depressed.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A:I feel that America has beefed up security and increased border control.
Lucianna Mueller, Hr.2
DeleteI interveiwed mt grandmother.
Q:Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A:I was at my home in Saint Charles, with my husband and grandchildren.I received a phone call from my daughter telling me to turn on the tv.
Q:How did you feel?
A:I was very shocked, devastated, and in disbelief that this coud ever happen to our country.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A:I immediately cried, hugged my husband and grandchilden and i didnt let go for a long time.
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:the gas prices rocketed, stock market fell, all planes were grounded, and leaving some of my friends stranded out of the country.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A:We have all changed in that we are more aware of terrorism and the fact that evil exists in the world.
Randie Domek 2nd hour (I interviewed my mom)
Delete"The bell had just rang for school to start and her and the assistant principal had where in the office watching the second plane hit the second tower. The boy scouts had come in to get the flag to put up on the flag pole and she had told them to put the flag up only half way, 'who died?' one of them asked, my mom had bursted into tears, 'your parents will discuss it with you when you get home'" my mom said said that she felt scared and helpless, confusion on how anyone could do anything like this, and she was proud of the passengers on the 3rd plane that was going for the white house for stopping the plane before it got to the white house. She said that her view on what happened has changed every year since then instead of viewing it by what happened, she now views it by how it effected peoples lives.
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ReplyDeleteCarrie Thornhill 3rd Hour (I interviewed my Dad)
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home getting ready to go to work when I turned on the TV, and heard that the first tower had been hit by an airplane. I saw all the smoke and debris coming from the tower, and I saw the people running down the street. Then the second tower was hit by another airplane. It came falling down. Then the news people continued on telling the story and showing the news clips. It was a horrible, horrible tragedy. They showed a clip of people jumping out of the windows from the building. Then where I first saw the smoke, was heavy smoke and dust coming up the street. People were running ahead of it.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was shocked. I couldn't believe that it was happening in this country.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I wondered what would happen next. I wondered if it was all over, or if there were more terrorist airplanes coming.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out to you, or that you remember?
A: I remember the grief of the people who were on the scene. I remember the bravery of the first responders, and a feeling of helplessness. I also remember thinking about what this would all lead to. I went to work, and everyone was talking about it wherever you went.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: People have become more apprehensive when traveling. They have become more suspicious of foreigners. It was devastating to our economy, which has not recovered yet. It changed the lifestyle of Americans in many different ways.
Katelynn Schimsa
Delete3rd Hour
I interviewed my dad.
Q- Where were you and what were you doing when you heard about the terrorist attack?
A-I was at Lake of the Ozarks, you and your mom left the day before, grandpa and I were still fishing on the edge of the lake.
Q- How did you feel?
A-I first heard about it when a lady walked out on her deck and asked if we had heard the news. Of course we hadn’t so she said one of the twin towers has been hit with a plane. At first I didn’t believe her and thought it was a hoax. Then later a man walked out and told us that the second tower had been hit. I wasn’t as scared as I was angry.
Q- What was your immediate reaction?
A- Anger, I was so mad at these people for taking innocent lives.
Q- Is there anything else in particular you can remember or that’s stands out about that day?
A-I remember being worried because people couldn’t get gas, the stations just shut down, and me and your grandpa were eager to get back to you and your mother. Other than that all I could think about were the poor people who lost family and loved ones.
Q-In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, have changed in the [ast 12 years.
A-Airport security has been upgraded a lot, plane security has increased, people and luggage are checked much more thoughrly, and most of all the people who lost loved ones lives changed.
Alyssa Huff 3rd hour
DeleteI interviewed my dad.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing at the time you found out about the terrorist attack?
A: I came in to work and seen it on TV and me and my co-workers watched the planes hit the towers.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt violated and confused about why anyone would want to do such an act.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was shocked, confused, and amazed that this could happen.
Q: Is there anything else from that day that stands out or that you can remember from that day?
A: I can remember feeling we were violated and was astounded that anything like this could happen in the United States.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, or the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years has changed as a result?
A: I feel like we were awakened to terrorism and now take it more seriously. The United States has taken the situation more seriously because it has happened to us, but a good part of the world still doesn’t acknowledge the problem at hand. Many countries still harbor terrorists and certain ways except and their actions.
Joclyn Key-3rd Period
DeleteFor the following questions, I interviewed my mom.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was feeding your brother and you breakfast at home. In the background, I had the news on and they showed a fire. I thought it was just a bad fire in an office building. Then, your dad called and told me about the terrorist attack.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt horrified for the people who were in the twin towers. Also, I felt scared for everyone’s safety.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: My immediate reaction was that I was in shock. I couldn’t believe that both world towers were being crashed into. Throughout the day, it felt eerie. Domestic flights were canceled and when you heard an airplane in the sky, you knew it was a military airplane. People were rushing to the grocery store, so they would have groceries in case of a food shortage. Also, many churches called prayer meetings that night on 9/11.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: In the past twelve years, national security levels have increased. Now traveling by airplane, there are many more safety procedures that travelers have to go through in the airport. It used to be that when you traveled to Mexico or Canada that you wouldn’t have to have your pass port, now you HAVE to have it to go anywhere out of the country. It was just a horrific attack on America that innocent people were killed for being American.
Jacob lear 3rd hour interviewing my mother
DeleteMe” Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Tracy (mom) “ I was at home feeding Jordan ( my little sister) when somebody called to tell me to turn on the news.
Me” How did you feel?
Tracy “oh my gosh I don’t remember that was a long time ago. Probably a little shocked.
Me “What was your immediate reaction?”
Tracy “ I just watched tv all day in a trance”
Me” Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?”
Tracy “ no nothing else that I can remember “
Me” In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?”
Tracy “ well you have to take your shoes off at the airport and our economy is in the toilet because of it.”
Brandon Pierce 3rd period (interviewing my mother)
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: My dad was watching tv and my mom was making breakfast. My dad called my mom into the living room when the first plane hit. When my mom found out, she called her dad to see if he was watching. She was watching the news live as the second plane hit the tower.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Terrified, sad, and confused because she didn’t know what was going on at the time, and was upset because she was thinking about all the people and their families that died.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Didn’t believe it because she thought the first plane was just a horrible accident. Whenever the second plane hit, she was confused until she found out we were under attack.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: Something that stood out for her was seeing the people jumping out of the windows to try to escape the fire.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Our security has heightened for everything, and our economy has gone down since then.
Alec Gjata 3rd hour (interviewed grandma)
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: Sitting in the back room, watching the Today show when breaking news came on saying that a plane had hit the World Trade Center.
Q: How did you feel?
A: It was one of the worst days of my life and I was very saddened by all of the people who had died. I cried and was emotional, shocked, and heartbroken.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: "Oh my goodness, what just happened?" I started crying and knew when the second plane hit the second tower that it has to be a terrorist attack.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out to you?
A: Whenever the second plane hit the tower and I realized it was an attack.
Q: In what ways do you think America and the world has changed in the last 12 years?
A: "I think that flying is much more of a hassle, and security is tight. But I do think that it is nessacary and is a good thing because there is less of a chance for it to happen again. I do not think we are completely safe, but are much more cautious."
Curtis Weldon
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9-17-13
I am interviewing my mom
1. Q- Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A- My mom said she was at home and she was cleaning up breakfast and her dad called and asked if she had the T.V. on because a plane had just crashed into the World Trade Center.
2. Q- How did you feel?
A- My mom said After seeing the other planes also crash she was scared and wondering what else would happen and was also worried about the people in the buildings and planes.
3. Q- What was your immediate reaction?
A- My mom said she was shocked that a plane would hit the world trade center but also scared because she didnt think it was an accident.
4. Q- Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A- My mom said she could remember that it was a beautiful day and also how quiet it was when they grounded all the planes and how i was watching sesame street when her dad called.
5. Q- In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A- Airport security and security at large events has increased and society is more consciences of their surroundings.
Nick Gal 3rd hour
DeleteQ: Where were you on 9/11?
A: In My car.
Q: Where were you going?
A: I was going to go to my job at Lafayette High School.
Q: How did you hear the news of the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
A: On my way to school I heard it over the radio in my car.
Q: What was your first response?
A: I thought it as little Cesena at first, but I didn’t learn the details until I got to school.
Q: What did you learn when you got to school?
A: I, at first learned it was a jet because I didn’t know what type of plane it was. I watched the towers fall, it seemed like time was going in slow motion.
Q: what did you feel like doing?
A: I felt like going home and holding my babies.
Q: what were you thinking?
A: My first thought was that were going to war, that my husband is going to war, and I need to make a will. I later realized that this day will live in infamy as Pearl Harbor did.
Dalila Omerovic, 3rd hr.
DeleteI interviewed my mom and here is what she had to say.
Q- Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A- I was working at my job at Bread Co, selling items because I was the cashier.
Q - How did you feel?
A- I was shaking, and I was very scared. I was scared because I already experienced a horrible war in Bosnia, and I did not want this to happen again.
Q- What was your immediate reaction?
A- I quickly called my husband to see if my children were safe because he had stayed with them that day.
Q- Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A- I remember everyone at work crying and calling their loved ones, everyone was so scared.
Q- In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A- Definitely traveling with airplanes. The security at airports has increased.
Lizzy Warren 3rd Hour- I interviewed Robert Warren-
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the attack?
A:I was at Nashville Music Auditorium and was walking out of a music theature, looking into a lobby a crowd of people were looking at the TV screens, as I started watching I saw the first tower fell. I saw people running so fast that they were literally running out of their shoes..
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was very shocked, I couldn't imagine that it was actually happening. After everyone left I was still standing there watching the TV screens.
Q: Any other emotion aside from shock?
A: Alot of anger...
Q: What was your immediate reaction to what was happening?
A: I was praying for the people who were already dead, I was praying for family members to be safe. And I was worried about what might happen next..
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: My sister and brother-in-law both worked at the Pentagon, I had to call to make sure they both were safe..
Q: In what ways do you think America and the world for that matter has changed within the past twelve years?
A: The security has increased in everything including the airport security, those things are tough (haha)and our econonmy has gone down alot since then by far.
Kameron Wilkinson 3rd hour
DeleteI interviewed my mother.
Q. Where were you and what were you doing the time of the terroist attack?
A.- I was driving to work in St. Gen on highway 55 listening to a morning show.
Q. How did you feel?
A. When the plans hit I felt sad and devastated for all those families, and it got me worried about the people and if there was going to be another.
Q. What was your immediate reaction?
A.I sped up to get to work cause I wanted to be around other people.
Q.Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that ypu can remember?
A .It was so surreal and no one was talking just listening it was everywhere. on every Tv and radio station. the day was like slow motion.
Q .In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A. security in certain places have increased, and personally I think around the world other countries have less fear and respect for America due to high tolerance America displayed toward disaster..
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ReplyDeleteChris Degenhardt (I interviewed my mother) 4th Hour
Delete• Q: Where were you and what were you doing when the terrorists attacked? How did you feel? What was your immediate reaction?
• A: “The day before, we had dropped your dad off at the airport to go to Washington, D.C. for work. I was at work when the terrorists attack the WTC. Another worker was watching the news as he did everyday whenever they showed the WTC smoking because of a plane “accident.” Moments after everyone was around the television, they saw the second plane hit the other WTC building. I had gotten worried about your father because he was in Washington, D.C., and there was talk of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. I tried to get ahold of him, but all the phone lines were busy.”
• Q: Was there anything different about this day that makes it different than any other day?
• A: “No. It was just a normal work day. I wasn’t late, I wasn’t sick that day. It was going just as a normal business day until the news story about the terrorist attacks came on. The one thing that made this day stand out was the fact that it was the day before my birthday.”
• Q: How has this changed America and the world in the past 12 years?
A: “Before the attack, we all just walked up to the airport gate to let your father get onto the plane and watched him leave without being searched by airport security. Now, you can’t even get to the gate without 10 minutes or so of pat downs and searches. Before this, I was not worried about anyone attacking us. Now, I keep my guard up and keep an open eye for something ‘out of the ordinary.’ Really changed how I spent my birthday.”
Emily Mueller
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I interviewed my grandfather.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at work in Affton Chemical Co. in Richmond, Virginia. My work building is only 90 miles away from the Pentagon. We all stopped working and watched the news. The first tower had already fallen by time we started watching the TV.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt shocked. I didn't imagine this would ever happen. I thought National Security would have stepped in sooner.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I forgot about work and my surroundings. I got so caught up in the news.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember that everything came to a standstill. I watched the news reports for the next 24 hours. There was a rumor that the terrorists were going to attack the Federal Reserve office building. Which is only a quarter mile away from my work building. The Federal Reserve office building is designed by the same company that designed the World Trade Center.
Q: In What ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years?
A: Security has become much greater, especially at airports.
Amra Vukovic (4th period)
Delete*I interviewed my mom*
Q-Where were you when 9/11 happened?
A-I was at work, stacking up plastic. It seemed like a very average day for me, as accustomed.
Q-How did you find out about it?
A-Me and my friends were just doing our jobs, but then; very unexpectedly, our manger came in our working stations and told us to stop what we're doing and watch what was on the TV. He brought a fairly small portable TV so we could all see what was going on. He turned on the news channel and told us how 2 planes hit the twin towers.
Q- How did you feel about this occurring?
A-I couldn't believe it. I was in so much shock! It was unusual to see how such a normal day can become so depressing. The whole day got me questioning if there was going to be any other bombings close to the area I was in. People were crying at every corner you looked. It was horrifying.
Q-What did you think when you found out that the scene occurred because of terrorists?
A-I thought that it was unbelievable. I couldn't believe my eyes. I don't understand how such people can just take the lives of innocent people like that without even thinking twice about what they're doing. Now, since 9/11 has happened; That is something that will never be forgotten. It will be implanted in our minds for a long time. Something so frightful and dispiriting like what happened on 9/11 is something that will NEVER be neglected.
Q-How was this day different from any other day?
A-Well, bad things are happening everywhere around the world. Killings, murderers, suicides, etc. This day was different from all the other because you could feel the sadness, kind of like you can feel wind blowing, it's as if you could feel the sadness in the air. Everywhere you looked, there were people crying, blank faces, confusion about what has happened, little kids questioning everything they see; but wouldn't understand because they're to young to interpret the situation.
Kylee Stuart 4th hour
DeleteI interviewed my mom.
Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
She was at home taking care of me and she called my grandparents and tried to tell them what was going on.
How did you feel?
She said she felt very confused and unsure and in awe. She felt she could not stop watching the newscasts that day but also felt relieved that dhe was no longer in the army and that she was with her family at the time.
What was your immediate reaction?
She could not believe her eyes.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
She remembers that I asked what was going on and I wanted to know what was happening on the tv. Shes thought it was a sunny and pretty day and my grandparents had gotten home late that so when she called them they told her to back to sleep.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
She says that we have lost out freedom. People have gotten very untrustworthy of their neighbors. And that we have lost our have.
Branden Laurent 4th hour
DeleteInterviewed my mom
Q: Where were you at and what were doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A:Mom- I was getting off of my work shuttle bus, walking into work at Washington University.
Q:How did you feel?
A:Mom- I was shocked and in disbelief. I was also worried about my family.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A:Mom- I wanted to get to a news source, so I could see what was going on.
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:Mom- That the weather was nice in St. Louis. As flights were cancelled, we had to address important shipments that were stranded at airports and which contents were being closely inspected.
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A:Mom- Immediately after 9/11 there was a greater sense of national pride. Today, we are more conscience of defending our country.
Caitlin Renwick 4th hour
DeleteI asked my mom the following questions and these are her answers.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was driving on Highway 55 headed towards my office located in downtown St. Louis, when I heard the news report on KMOX radio station.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Shocked, disbelief that it could happen in our country.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was upset about the loss of lives and our planned vacation 4 days later which would require us to travel on a plane.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: The news coverage was intense and I was glued to the television.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: We have become very cautious in our daily lives and we should not take are safety for granted. Our country is not invincible.
Victoria Martin 4th Period
DeleteI interviewed my mom on 9/11.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home vacuuming the house after feeding Victoria breakfast. I had the Today show on and they showed the tower being hit. I stopped vacuuming and started watching the news and then I saw the second tower get hit.
Q: How did you feel?
A: When I saw the second tower get hit I knew it was not an accident and I started panicking. I grabbed Victoria and called my husband, and then I called my sister in law. I thought we were under attack.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: My immediate reaction was to grab my daughter and to call my husband to see if he was okay and to see if he knew what was taking place and ask if we needed to get out of the house.
Q: Is there anything else in particular that stands out to you?
A: I remember going to get gas and there were long lines on the road and complete strangers were being nice to each other. My family went to church that night to pray for our nation and leaders and the families.
Q: In what ways do you think America, or the world for that matter, has changed in the last 12 years as a result?
A: I believe it has changed when we travel. It has made it hard on my husband with his prosthetic leg and they pull him over all the time. We look at people with that nationality differently ,though it may be wrong.
Ciera Sheldon 4th hour
DeleteFor this blog post I interviewed my mom.
• Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
My mom was at home asleep when the terrorists attacked. At the time she was pregnant with my younger brother Savion. She had fallen asleep the night before with the T.V. on and when she woke up she thought she was still dreaming.
• How did you feel?
My mom did not believe what had happened she thought she was still dreaming. Once she realized what she saw on the T.V. had really happened she was horrified.
• What was your immediate reaction?
The immediate reaction from my mom was complete disbelief and shock.
• Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
One thing my mom remembers about that day was that it was the first day she felt my brother move in her stomach.
• In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
Some ways the world has changed in the past my mom noticed were, security is much stricter than it used to be. She also said that the economy took a big blow because of the attacks. On a larger scale she said that there is now a stereo-type for people of Middle Eastern dissent that they are all terrorists.
Courtney Lawrence 4th hour
DeleteI interviewed my mom.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing on the day of the 9-11 attack?
A: I was taking my kids to preschool.
Q: How did you feel about the attack?
A: I was scared and unsure about what was happing.
Q: What was your reaction?
A: I was in complete utter shock and in disbelief.
Q: Is there anything you remember that stands out to you from that day?
A: I remember watching the 2nd plane hitting the tower and watching both buildings fall down.
Q: What has changed in America in the past 12 years?
A: If a plane goes over head you always look twice at the plane to see where it is heading. Also the security has gotten more strict at the airports.
Alicia Fallert. 4th Hour. (I interviewed my Dad)
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at work. I was at my desk working. I had the radio on listening to Steve & DC and they started talking about it when the news broke.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was sad about all the people who were killed, and I was worried more planes were going to crash into more buildings.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I started discussing it with coworkers and checking news websites.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember the horrible images of seeing people jumping from windows from very high floors.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: The airports and other similar places are more secure, and people are more aware that something like that really can happen, even in our country.
Alex Wright 4th period (interviewing Lisa Wright aka my mom)
DeleteQ. Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A. I watched it on television, at home, while planning a Girl Scout meeting. I was with my friend Tammy Glenn and we looked at each other and I told her you have to go home.
Q. How did you feel?
A. I felt scared.
Q. What was your immediate reaction?
A. I was stunned, for days. All I did was watch the news for days. I didn’t want to leave to go to work because I just wanted to watch the news, that’s all anyone wanted to do. I even pulled Brittany (my older sister) out of school for a few days.
Q. Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A. I remember everything shutting down: grocery stores, sports events, the air lines… it’s like everything froze. I honestly didn’t quite believe it, all I could do was call the family. Everyone was so shocked we couldn’t even cry. I also remember that within that week it felt like every house had an American flag flying, every single one.
Q. In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A. People have become more indifferent. 9/11 has even affected the economy causing some people to become almost more selfish.
Clara Thurston 4th Hour
DeleteI interviewed my mom.
Q: Where were you you/What were you doing when you found out?
A: At the doctor's office for a pregnancy checkup.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was very confused about what all was going on. I never found out what exactly was hapopening until I was in my car and had the radio on. I was only overhearring what the docters were saying before that.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: At first I thought it was an accident the first crash. After the second plane crashed I knew it was a terrorist attack.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out that you can remember?
A: I don't remember any of my doctor exam because I was worried about everything. After I picked up my kids from daycare I went to a nearby thrift store to calm myself. I bought a soap dish (which I know is completely random) that I still have to this day.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, or even the world, has changed in the past 12 years as a result.
A: Definitely our security has improved and is more strict at airports and many other places. I believe that people have higher discrimination towards people from the Middle East occurs. I also don't feel as safe as I did before this happened 12 years ago.
Miranda Boyer
DeletePeriod 4
For this interview I interviewed my mom.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home and off work. I had the TV on with a cup of coffee.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was just really in shock and couldn't believe what just happened.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was thinking oh my god, those poor people and their families.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I just remember how sorry I felt about the people in the towers, and the people who went into the towers to save lives.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I believe that the country has taken more precautions and better regulations to make our country a safer place.
Joshua Small 4th
DeleteQ&A with my mom
Q- Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the attacks?
A- I was at home and Steve, my dad, called and told me to turn on the news.
Q- How did you feel about the terrorist attacks?
A- I was shocked and frightened, I thought it was awful. I could hardly believe what I had just saw.
Q- What was your immediate reaction?
A- I was shocked and frightened, as well as felt horrible for the people in and around the buildings.
Q- Is there anything else in particular that you remember about that day?
A- Being in shock all day long and couldn't stop watching the news.
Q- In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A- The security has tightened and people are more aware that there may be attacks.
Jade Ducote 4th Period
DeleteMy mom said she was at home taking care of my little sister and me when saw what was happening on the news.
She was scared and thought about my aunt who was working at the arch. She was afraid it would get attacked too.
Her immediate reaction was to take my sister and me to the basement and call my dad.
My mom remembers thinking Armageddon had started.
One way the world has changed according to my mom is that the airports are so much more secure and strict.
Sam Smith 4th period
Delete(I interviewed my mom.)
Q: What were you doing and where were you when you first heard about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was in a continuing education class on a ten minute break when one of my fellow classmates broke the news. We had to go back in and our instructor had to by state law continue with the class. On the next ten minute break, I was able to call my family to find out my mother who worked at Defense Mapping Agency downtown was in total lockdown. At the time, we weren't sure if she would be a target. My class wasn't over until 5 o clock that evening. Needless to say I didn't learn much that day. Came home and was glued to the tv.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Terrified. I wasn't sure exactly what was happening because I felt cut off from the rest of the world and that to me was almost worse than being glued to the tv, being in the unknown.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Shock. Wanting to get in touch with my family as soon as possible.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: Through all the tragedy I remember seeing the helpers. The people that put aside their fear, that jumped in and helped. And I remember feeling a terrible loss for the families that lost friends and families.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I see two significant changes. One, being that it brought us closer together as a nation. And two, it made us cautious, because we aren't as indestructible as we thought we were.
Ashley Morris 9-18-13 4hour
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at work (Sears) in the shoe department, selling shoes.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt overwhelmed, scared for the people in New York, and shocked.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was thinking to myself, how did it happen, who did it, and why did they do it?
Q: Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: It was just a normal day.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Now, security at the airport is tighter and you have to take off your shoes now since they figured people started putting bombs in their shoes.
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ReplyDeleteNicole Shelley
DeletePeriod 6
Q: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: Living room at home, just woke up when I heard about it on the news.
Q: How did you feel?
A: At first confused because I didn’t know what was going on. I thought it was just an accident. Then I became scared.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: When I figured out what it was my first reaction was to go get your father.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: The streets were empty, the stores, everything. Everyone was at home or wherever there was a television. There was a constant news feed with no commercials.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Our economy has gone to nothing. all though we still have freedom, its freedom with fear.
Abby Bahr
Delete6th hour
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home, waiting for my twin two year olds to wake up from their morning nap when I heard about the attacks on the TV.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt shocked; as I continued to watch in disbelief. I went through a variety of emotions.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: My immediate reaction was “Oh my God!” I stopped what I was doing, I had a dish towel in my hand and I stood in front of the TV and I just kept walking back and forth in the family room with the most unbelievable feeling, unbelievable shock and numbness. I called my husband, my mom, and my best friend.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: Yes, I remember the incredible closeness that I felt to my family and friends. The emotions lasted all day, I was fortunate to be home by a TV which made me feel safe and secure. I felt lucky to be home with my babies and that I would be home when my older children came through the door. I shed many tears and said many prayers as I watched what the people of New York were going through.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I feel in many ways we have grown as a nation of people. This event brought out the best and the worst in many. People came together with amazing support across the country for New York; that in itself was a really cool experience. It was great to see people work together and feel the patriotism. People hung flags at their houses, their cars, their offices, and donated money, time, and supplies. In general, we are more aware of the realities of terrorism. Our country’s security measures have improved dramatically as a result of September 11, 2001. Those that didn't experience 9/11 may not truly respect/understand why tight security measures are in place in public areas such as air ports, sports facilities, train stations, etc. It is important that our younger generation truly learns what really happened.
I interviewed my mother.
Logan Fields, 6th Hour
Delete1.What where you doing when you heard that terrorists had flown a planes into the Twin Towers on September 11, 2013?
2.How did you fell when you heard the planes hit the Twin Towers?
3.What was your reaction?
4.Was there anything else in particular about the day of 9/11 that seemed weird or strange?
5.How do you think America changed from that tragic day
Answer 1. My parents were unpacking the house since we had just moved into Imperial that week.
Answer 2. My Mom and Dad thought that it was an upcoming movie and had seen a preview but then was very shocked when they saw it was real.
Answer 3. My parents were shocked and scared that there could have been more planes crashing into more important building
Answer 4. No everything seemed normal up until they heard the planes had hit the Twin Towers
Answer 5. There is tighter security everywhere, at Airports and the way they secure planes. Also, that the government having to think that not 1 not two but 3 planes were hijacked from the airports.
Brooke Dummerth 6th hour
Delete(I interviewed my mom)
Q: Where and what were you doing when you first found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at work when a financial advisor called me into his office when the news just interrupted a show. It showed that the first plane just hit one of the twin towers. We were all shocked, then within the next few minutes the second tower was hit by a plane. We thought it was a mistake. Then we found out that it was, a terrorist attack.
Q: How did it make you feel?
A: I was very scared to think that in our own country, innocent people under an attack dying in a place like I worked, was under a terrorist attack.
Q; What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was shocked, at first I was seeing things. I immediately wanted to go get my kids, I thought our whole entire nation was under attack, not just New York.
Q: Is there anything particular about that day that you still remember?
A: The only things I remember was the attacks. I remember that in my office, the phones had stopped ringing, everyone was glued to their television.
Q: In what ways do you think our country and the word have changed since the last 12 years?
A: I think that in the last 12 years, not just our country but the world has changed in many ways, the biggest being security. The security systems in the airport become much tighter. For example, you have to take off your shoes, go through metal detectors, and a full body scan. It is tighter in schools. In public places, everything is tighter.
Megan Hagelstein
Delete6th hour
I interviewed my mom
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home with my youngest child, Megan. We were preparing garage sale items for that weekend. My mom called me and told me to turn the television on a news channel.
Q: How did you feel?
A: At first confused because although I could see what was going on with the World Trade Center Towers, I couldn’t understand why it was happening.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: First confusion, then sadness from knowing the massive amounts of lives lost.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: What I remember most, is the quietness from the grounding of the aircraft for a week. We live beneath a flight pattern, where we see and hear planes every day, and it was odd that there wasn’t an aircraft to be seen or heard.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I believe that our airport security has gotten much better. The intelligence involved in possible terrorists and possible attacks on the American people has also improved greatly. I also believe that the diligence of our military in finding these terrorists is much better because of the improved intelligence. As far as large groups of our public congregating at large venues, such as football stadiums, baseball stadiums, etc, I feel that over the past 12 years the security has gotten gradually much tighter. In my opinion, that is a good thing in some ways and not so good in others. The good being that if we’re all searched, we should all be safe. However, being in my 40’s, I remember a time where the world was a place where one could go into a large venue without being frisked, patted down or having bags checked. It does sadden me that we have gotten to the point as a country where seemingly, no one can be trusted.
Maddie Scholl
Delete6th period
I interviewed my dad.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: On my way to work on interstate 55 at the 3200 block on Broadway when I heard it on the radio.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was horrified and in disbelief.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: That it was an accident. A terrorist attack was the furthest thing from my mind.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember my co-workers and I were in the conference room watching the coverage.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: The security is tighter at any major sporting event , airports, train stations, or any national monuments. Also, it makes you realize that terrorists attacks can happen anywhere.
Brittany Adams
DeleteAsking: Jennifer Adams (mother)
Q. Where were you when you first heard about the terrorist attacks?
A. I was at college. As I was walking between classes, the monitors in the hallways were showing that the first plane hit.
Q. How did it make you feel?
A. I was scared. I didn't know what it meant. At that point I didn't know if it was an accident or if it was on purpose.
Q. What was your reaction when you found out it was intentional.
A. I was more afraid. I didn't know what was going to happen next. I wanted to be with my children. The teachers at the college told us we needed to go on as if it were a normal day.
Q. Is there anything else in particular from that day that you can remember?
A. There was nonstop footage on tv. It was on every channel. We were thinking about turning the tv off because our four year old daughter was staring at the tv.
Q. In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A. I think there's more fear of terrorist attacks. They've always been there, but now everyone wants to know every detail about what is going on. Security has increased around the world. Like airport security and obtaining a driver's license.
Joe Frank
DeleteShe was on the way to work, and heard it on the radio. She felt sad for all the families that lost loved ones. Her immediate reaction was disbelief, she reused to believe what happened. Nothing stands out to her and she doesn't remember anything particular about that day. She thinks that our government is much too much involved with peoples' lives, monitoring phones and the internet. She also thinks that people are more distrustful of their fellow countryman.
Person who answered: my mom
Alex Livengood 6th hour
DeleteI interviewed my aunt.
1. Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was a senior in high school. I was in Foods’ class; I believe it was my second hour. I remember one of the faculty members coming in and saying that something terrible has happened. They turned on a tiny TV in the room. We watched as the buildings crumbled.
2. How did you feel?
A: I remember feeling scared and confused. I could not believe that something like this was happening to our country.
3. What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was shocked. At the time the news broke, it was unclear whether just the towers were threatened or more places around the United States.
4. Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember it seeming like time had frozen and everyone was completely silent and still. I still get goose bumps thinking about it. It was really eerie to imagine that everyone everywhere in the U.S. (besides NY) was still and watching the terror take place.
5. In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: We don’t feel as invincible as we once did. It seemed as though, this kind of thing was impossible. I also believe that we, as a nation, have become more patriotic than ever.
Kendall Cox,6th hour
DeleteInterviewed my mom
Q: Where were you and what were you doing?
A: I was in my office at school when my secretary told me what she saw on the news.
Q: How did you feel?
A:At first I felt disbelief and when I realized we were under attack I was mad at whoever could have done it.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I knew as principle I needed to protect my staff and students as well as my family.
Q: Is there any particular thing you remember about that day?
A:I was never so proud of my President ever before.
Q:In what ways do you think our country and the world have changed since the last 12 years?
A:our government has become more vigilant and yet more intrusive at the same time.
Luke Sweet
Delete6th period
I interviewed my dad:
• Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks? – Driving to work in East St. Louis, about 3 blocks away from work, as he was listening to the radio.
• How did you feel? – At first he thought it was a plane accident, confused, upset for people on the plane, and after the second plane, nervous and scared.
• What was your immediate reaction? – Upset, nervous, scared, and curious as to what happened.
• Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember? – No, just listening to the news at work all day with co-workers.
• In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?- People have gotten more scared, more closed, more suspicious, more racist towards Middle Eastern people, and less trusting.
Tyler Mechler 6th period (MOM)
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when found about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was home with my kids getting ready to go to the doctors office.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: "oh my God!" "America is under attack!"
Q: Is there anything in particular that stands out or that you remember?
A: When I was driving to go to the doctor's office, at the stop lights everybody had their radios on and everybody was in complete silenced.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was worried, scared, and confused.
Q: In what ways do you think our country and the world have changed since the last 12 years?
A: A lot More security, people more aware of things to might happen, and hoping more things are safe. It doesn't feel safe anymore.
Cameron cole 6th period (my mom)
DeleteQ:where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A:I was in Orlando, Florida at the hotel I was staying in having a meeting over buying a time share. when in walked past a tv that was showing what happened.
Q:what was your immediate reaction?
A:very nervous and scared.
Q:is there anything that stands out or that you remember?
A:the day was gloominess to the sky.
Q:how did you feel?
A:confused,freaking out because we were away from our family on vacation.
Q:in what ways do you think our country and the world has changed since the last 12 years?
A:the security is more tight and now when there`s a threat then we are more barricade with the protection.
Bailey Kieffer 6th Period
DeleteI interviewed my mom for this project.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was home with 2 small children feeding my 6 week old baby and turned on the TV.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Confused, scared. I just couldn’t believe it was a terrorist attack.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I was really worried about my family.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I was just worried that I had small children and I was worried about the world the children were living in. It was the most terrifying day of my life.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: We became more aware of the people that dislike the country. I never really thought about that before. We realize that we are vulnerable and have to protect ourselves.
Emma Solovic
Delete6th period
I interviewed my mom.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attack?
A: I was dropping off my daughter, Emma, at preschool. A couple of the teachers were crying and told me to go home and turn on the news.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was very sad and devastated. I couldn’t stop crying.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: At first, I couldn’t believe that this was really happening. I was very scared and cried a lot.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: My son was in kindergarten all day and my daughter was at preschool at the time of the attacks. My husband was home from work that day and we watched the attacks.
Q: In what ways do you think that America and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Fear and security has increased drastically in the past 12 years in airports and aircraft.
Bryce Penrod
Delete6th period
I interviewed my mom for the following questions about 9/11.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was in the kitchen with the TV on feeding my 2 small children breakfast.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Scared and shocked. I could not believe it was happening and didn’t know what would happen next..
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I didn’t want to leave my house. I was scared for my children. I just wanted to keep us all inside our home where I knew, I hoped, we would be safe.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I was extremely sad and sickened at the sight of the people who were jumping out of the towers to their deaths.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I’d like to think that our government is doing more to protect our citizens, that homeland security is protecting us better than before 9/11. Whether it is true or not I am not sure, but I like to think it is.
Madelyn Unrein 6th period
DeleteI interviewed my step-dad,Dave.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was on my way to work, I overheard on the radio, but thought it was an accident because I knew planes had crashed into the Empire State Building before.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was confused when I first found out because everything I heard wasn't very clear on what was really going on. I was concerned as well because I heard about some planes going towards Washington D.C.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I couldn't believe it, when I had found out the first tower had fell I was in a staff meeting at work, when another worker had come in and told us all.
Q: Is there anything in particular that stands out to you about this day?
A: I remember the shock I felt, whenever I saw the bodies falling, jumping out of the building.
Q: In what ways do you thing America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the last 12 years because of this event?
A: There has been a lot more security to get into places, such as The Arch, airports, etc. I remember that they didn't play baseball for about a week. The Department of Homeland Security has come about and we didn't feel safe, not even now.
Joslyn 6th period
DeleteMom
Q)Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A)At home. Cleaning house
Q)How did you feel?
A)When I realized what it was I was sad and a little afraid. I wanted all my family home with me.
Q)What was your immediate reaction?
A)I thought it was probably just and accident.
Q)Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A)Sesame Street was on so I had not seen the original footage. My sister called and told me to turn it on.
Q) In what ways do you think thatAmerica, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A) America is much more fearful. The world now takes note of all incidents.
Leah Amelung-6th Period
DeleteI interviewed my Mom.
Q: Where were you, and what were you doing when you found out about the attacks?
A: I was at home, getting ready to take Rachel (my sister) to preschool.
Q: How do you feel about the tradgedy?
A: I was and still am devistated and shocked about it. I find it amazing how the hijackers were trained by the US, and were able to get past security with everything. It's hard to believe.
Q: What was your imediate reaction?
A: I was in shock. I didn't know what to do, or what to think. I was very worried and in disbelief.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember calling Dave (my dad) informing him about what was happening. I was on the phone with him when the second plane hit, and all I could say was, "Oh my gosh." Over and over again. I was speechless.
Q: In what ways do you think that America and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years?
A: I believe that we are more "uptight" for a reason. Security for many things has increased, and it supposedly makes people feel safer. But people, including my self, are very fearful about attacks, even to this day.
Dalton Wylde 6th Period
Delete9/11 Questions (interviewed Mother)
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home getting breakfast ready for you and your sister. We were in the kitchen at the house on Churchill when I saw it on the news.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt very scared and frightened that this was going on.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: My immediate reaction was scared to death of what was going on. I didn’t want to leave the house that day nor take you and your sister to preschool.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember that they had expected many injuries and urged people to give blood. I went with my sister to give blood and they had turned us away due to not being able to handle all the people who had come to help.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I believe that before 9/11, people did not think of terrorism happening in the United States. The idea of people purposely hurting and killing so many was unimaginable before that day. Airport security and homeland security are now common household terms that most of us never thought of before.
Brendan Briggs 6th Hour
DeleteInterviewing My Dad
Q. Where were you and what were you doing when you heard about the terrorist attacks?
A. At the Mobil gas station filling his Monte Carlo up.
Q. What was your immediate reaction?
A. Shocked. Then thought it was a terrorist attack.
Q. Is there anything in particular that stands out or that you remember?
A. Birth of my second son. I remember watching a live feed off of ABC news with Peter Jennings and watching the second plane hit the second tower.
Q. How did you feel?
A. Hatred toward those responsible and wanted revenge. I also felt sorry for all of the affected families whose loved ones were lost in the attacks.
Q. In what ways has our country and the world changed in the last twelve years?
A. NSA, upgraded technology, real time reporting, video conferencing, internet has grown, and airport security has greatly increased.
Hanna Gregory
Delete6th Period
Interviewed: Mom
Q: What were you doing when you first heard about the attacks?
A: At home with my youngest, Hanna, we had just gotten Kayla off to school when i heard of the terrible news.
Q: Where were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was feeding you your breakfast. We had the tv on and you could hear everything that was going on.
Q: How did you feel about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was absolutely stunned and confused as to why someone would do such a thing.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A: I didn’t believe it
Q:Anything else that stands out about that day?
A:Just feeling paranoid about everything. I couldn’t take my eyes off of the TV for even a second, incase something else were to happen.
Q: How has the world changed since 9/11?
A: Security is much more thorough. Many people were scared of flying for weeks even months after. People today still are very cautious when it comes to strangers and airports. I n other words, people just aren't very trustworthy anymore.
7th period post here by clicking on 'reply.'
ReplyDeleteZoe Tyler
DeleteInterviewed: Mom
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was in college at Webster University, taking database programming. It was very noisy and there were T.V.s in the halls. My professor came in and said that a bomb or planes or something had gone off in New York. He wouldn’t let us leave class even though other classes got out. As soon as I gotout of class I listened to the Howard Stern show because he was in New York.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt scared and smelled that fear that I had in the Oklahoma bombings when your dad was stationed in Oklahoma. I wanted to pull your brother out of school, but I realized he was safe.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Oh s#%t not again. Was it a bomb or a plane crash? Lots of confusion.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I felt the need for more information, as if re-watching it would make me understand it more, but it created more fear. We were told not to let children watch footage of the plane crashing because they thought it was happening again and again. So many had died. It was like your brain was overwhelmed by how many people died. They were dust. It was so sad when you saw people showing pictures of loved ones trying to find them. There was no body or anything to give to the family. They were dust. It was like having no satisfaction of knowing if they were dead made you wonder if they were alive or actually dead.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: The whole thing made people so emotional. People were so mad and sad that we were very willing to go to war. The shock of it all is over now. Terrorism is a more regular, less emotional thing. People before had been so emotional, regardless of political beliefs.
SHEA REILLY, 7TH PERIOD
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home watching the Today show, in the morning, getting ready to take you to The Little Gym.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt sickened, scared, horrified, and wondered what was going to happen next.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I cried, but didn’t let you see. I wanted you to feel happy and safe and that everything was okay. I then grabbed you and hugged you.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: After the event happened, I remember watching people take their own lives my jumping hundreds out feet out of the building, knowing that they were going to die. It is beyond heartbreaking to see that the people wanted to get out of the buildings as quickly as possible so they didn’t have to be in there with all of the flames, smoke, and fire. So instead they decided to take their own lives.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years?
A: There are more precautions and safety measures now to prevent other terrorist attacks from happening. Some Americans think that this infringes on their rights and freedoms. I strongly disagree with that and I am glad there are extra safety measures.
I interviewed my mom.
*My dad also added… “Two weeks after the attack, I had to fly to Syracuse, New York for my job. There was only one other person on the plane with me because everyone else was still too afraid to fly after the attack.”
Still, to this day, I can not believe how the people who had to go through this felt. My heart goes out to the strong "soldiers" that either took their lives to help someone else, or died that day. I say soldiers, because in my eyes all the people that day were soldiers!
Jaida Bone, 7th hour
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: At work at Jefferson Barracks. The military post was put on lock down and force protection status went to high alert.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Angry and concerned for what else could possibly happen and what it was going to mean for my job and what could happen next.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Put post on lock down and immediately began to recall all of our soldiers to report to work and initiated force protection procedures. I also called and made sure that someone could take care of my children because I didn’t know when I would be able to come home.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: A general sense of shock took over everyone anywhere I went and the mapping agency being half a mile from our house was very frightening.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I think America has learned to make concessions on their freedoms, or what they considered to be freedoms, in order to have more security.
Kayla Bowen
DeleteQuestion: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
Answer: At home pregnant with 2nd child cleaning.
Question: How did you feel?
Answer: Horrified.
Question: What was your immediate reaction?
Answer: Called her husband to see what was going on.
Question: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
Answer: It is also her wedding anniversary.
Question: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
Answer: The first few years we were more united as a country and had more patriotism but, in the recent years, I feel our country has forgotten how important it is that we support our troops and have forgotten it is because of them that we are a free country.
Hannah Meert 7th period Interviewed- Mother, Heather
DeleteQ- Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A- Just dropped 2 year daughter off at mother’s day out just before she took her giant great Pyrenees dog to the groomer where they had the television on the news which shared the very shocking news of the twin towers falling. She even had to wear sunglasses to hide the tears.
Q- How did you feel?
A- She was in shock and couldn’t speak to anyone at the groomer because she was overwhelmed with sadness. Also she was confused because she didn’t understand what was happening.
Q-Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A- She dint know if she should explain the events that had happened to her oldest son who was in kindergarten at the time because she was afraid he wouldn’t know if he was in danger or not.
Q-In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A- She says that America has changed because right after that there was a war after in Afghanistan. Also she says that there was a heightened security measures and even some citizens were afraid of flying
Melanie Wamser 7th Hour
DeleteInterviewed: Mom
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was working from home and a co-worker contacted me and told me to turn on the news.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I turned on the news and could not believe what I was seeing. I felt like the world was falling apart and was worried about what was going to happen next. I felt unsure about my family’s safety and at that point in time it was not yet known if this was a terrorist attack, or exactly what it was.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Disbelief and fear. I couldn’t believe someone was attacking the United States and I was fearful of what might happen next.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: My mother and sister were out of the country and they called me that morning after the towers had collapsed. They were worried about getting back into the country and they too were worried about our nation’s safety. They were fortunate as they were allowed back into the country as scheduled.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: I think Americans have a stronger sense of unity as a country because of these attacks. I also think we have lost some of our innocence. I think people are a little more fearful and a little less secure. People are a little more skeptical of others. Security has been increased where there are gatherings of people. Now we can’t even take a purse to a Rams game, it has to be a clear zip-lock bag.
Bailey Politte 7th period- Interview with grandma, Nancy.
DeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: “I was working at the Senior Citizen Center in Potosi, Missouri. I was doing paperwork in my office when one of the seniors came in and announced a plane hitting the first twin tower. We immediately turned on the T.V. to watch devastating news with unbelief of what just happened in the U.S.”
Q: How did you feel?
A: “Sick all over and weak in my knees!”
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: “I said, “Oh my gosh!” I felt that there was a hole in my heart from all the devastation. I felt bitterness, anger, and revenge to what just happened to our country.”
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: “I cried for three days, and it was hard to function during the whole day. My eyes were glued to the T.V. watching the horrible devastation.”
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: “The security, defiantly! They have put more security in public transportation, sporting events, and public functions. Anywhere that was public function, there was security there, always.”
Sammi Jacobsmeyer
DeleteInterviewed: Mom
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: She was at home getting ready for work when she saw on the news that the first plane had hit. At that point, my mom did not know that it was a terrorist attack. On her way to work is when the second plane hit. That’s when they started reporting that it may be a terrorist attack.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Once all four planes went down, and they were reporting that it was a terrorist, she was scared, in disbelief, and she was very emotional. She cried a lot, and my mom worried about the safety of her kids.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: She called my dad to make sure he was okay, and to make sure he knew what had happened. Then she called my grandma who was babysitting my sister and me that day. My sister was a baby, but I was two, and she didn’t want me seeing it on TV and getting scared. After that she called the rest of the family to make sure everybody was safe. She was also very worried because she didn’t know if there was going to be any more attacks, and we lived very close to Defense Mapping. She also did a lot of praying.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: She worked in a corporate office that had thousands of employees, and they were all huddled around TVs throughout the building watching it the whole day. There was a very strong sense of unity and patriotism. She was sent home early from work, and she was so happy when she made it to my grandma’s house and could pick up my sister and me. We ended up staying at my grandparent’s house for dinner, and watched it on TV. That night my mom couldn’t sleep. She just stayed up watching the reports. She remembers being brokenhearted for all the people living in that nightmare.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: The most obvious change has been the security at airports and public events. She thinks that there was a realization by Americans that we too are at a risk for terrorism on our own soil. Before 9/11, Americans lived with the idea that we are secure because nobody had ever attacked us at home. She thinks the rest of the world watched in amazement like we did. They were shocked just as much as us. As a result, she thinks that there is worldwide heightened awareness of terrorism.
Dylan Melton 7th Period, Interviewed: Dad
DeleteQ:Where were you at the time of the attacks?
A:At work. He's a security guard for Clayton.
Q: What were you thinking?
A: Disbelief; shocked; about everything else you can think of.
Q: Is there anything particular that you remember about the day?
A: Remember he was sitting at the front desk, when someone came in yelling that a plane had just hit the World Trade Center.
Q: How do you think America, and the world, has changed since the attacks?
A: America is much more cautious, and it was a blow to our ego, and shocking to us and the world. Other people saw us as unimpregnable, as before we were kind of this giant, now we were weaker in peoples eyes.
Katelynn Metteer 7th Period
DeleteInterviewed: Step Dad
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at work. I was actually walking from the gel plant to the ICD plant when one of the other workers stopped and told me that one of the twin towers was hit.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I thought it was a joke at first. Then by the time I got to the other plant somebody else said it then, that’s when I realized that it wasn’t a joke. So then I and all the other workers gathered around the radio. By that time they said that the other tower had been hit. They were talking about how there mass confusion and people were running around in the streets. After all this I was just in shock. No feelings really started setting in until I was at home and was watching and seeing it happening on the T.V. Then I just was upset for all the families that were affected by that. I was also thankful that it wasn’t my family that was there. I was like, “what if my brother was working there. Just what if in general.”
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Shock, I didn’t really know what was going on.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: Biggest thing I remember was walking across that
parking lot when I was told.
Q: In what way do you think America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result.
A: Travel has really changed. Like you go to the airport and they do random frisk. You can’t have liquids or aerosol cans and other crazy stuff at the airport any more. It’s insane. At chemical plants we had to up security. They had to get like wired fences and stuff like that. When the plants have to pay for the extra security the products they make go up in price to pay for everything. So everything went up in price after 9/11. It’s just crazy how much that day effected us. After it there were just so many what ifs. It’s just insane.
Breanna Robbins 7th Period
DeleteInterviewed: dad
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was working as a store manager for Walgreens. I was restocking the shelves at the front register, when one of my favorite customers walked in, and told me what had happened.
Q: How did you feel?
A: At first, I really couldn't believe a plane could hit a building like that. As I watched the events unfold, I became very angry, then I felt sad for all the lost lives. After the sadness was fear. I was worried where the next attack would take place.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: To watch the news, and see if what I was hearing was really true.
Q: Is there any thing else in particular that stands out or you can remember?
A: Everything from that day is still in my memory. Watching the news, calling loved ones, and staying home that night, wondering about the unknown.
Q: In what ways do you think America, or the entire world for that matter, has changed in the past twelve years?
A: Our way of life has dramatically changed. We have stricter safety policies and guidelines for traveling. Our economy took a dramatic hit, that I feel we still have not recovered from, and our military has suffered great losses from 10 years of war.
I interviewed my mom for my 9/11 report.
DeleteWhere were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
> My mother was standing in our kitchen putting on my brothers purple and green jacket. He was five at the time just starting kindergarten.
(Just started but was not the first day) she was just walking out of the house when one of our neighbors yelled at her from across the street
"The world trade center has just been hit by a plane!". Of course in immediate action instead of bringing my brother down to the bus stop she
quickly ran back up to our house and up the stairs where she turned on the T.V and saw the second plane hit the south tower of the World Trade
Center.
How did you feel?
>My mother felt shock and unsafe. Like the world was never going to be the same again.
What was your immediate reaction?
> She says she was speechless, bewildered, and felt that it was unbelievable what had just happened.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
> It was a beautiful sunny day and she couldn't unglue herself from the television.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
> More security at airports such as more x-rays and full body searches. There's more racism towards Islamic and Muslim cultured people.
Such as anyone from most of Western Asia that are Muslim based religion.
This Blog post was written by Kyle Simpson.
Justin Hazard
DeleteI interviewed my mom for this assignment.
Q. Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A. I was in the car on my way to substitute teach at Fox elementary. I was listening to a radio station from New York when the dj announced the first plane had hit.
Q. How did you feel?
A. Shocked and in disbelief and worried it might happen here.
Q. What was your immediate reaction?
A. The dj is a comedian so I didn’t believe him at first, I thought it was a joke. I believed it when I walked in the office and saw it on the television.
Q. Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A. I was in a 3rd grade classroom and we didn’t tell the kids what was going on and on break we were in front of a television or in the library talking about it. So when I got home I talked to your dad and he said, “I bet it was Osama Bin Laden,” and I thought who? Nobody knew who he was and your dad turned out to be right. He knew because in the air force, in Saudi Arabia, he was marked as the number 1 terrorist.
Q. In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A. We are definitely more cautious with all the security in large crowds, and checkpoints before you can get on a plane. I think that more people became patriotic and started flying the american flag that hadn’t before, but I don’t know how it has affected the world.
Derek A. Dabbs 7th period
DeletePerson interviewed: my mother Kim
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was getting ready to start school with Brendan (My eldest brother) when dad called and said to turn on the tv because a plane flew into the World Trade Center. We didn’t really know at the time what was going on.
Q: How did you feel?
A: At first, I felt sad for the people that died when the first plane hit before we knew what really happened. After the second plane hit the trade center, and we realized what was happening, I felt anger and sadness and a little fear.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Called my mom and told her to turn on the TV. Then explained to my oldest son what was going on and we prayed for the victims.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember thinking that if they can accomplish this, what more will they do and what will we do to stop them?
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: At first I felt that America united like the country that we were founded upon. They were able to put aside their differences and come together for one goal. But as the years go by, I feel that people get so wrapped up in parties and sides that they have forgotten how to unite. I feel we are not the united states we once were, but rather a divided nation who is now at real danger for terrorism and government takeover.
As we all know, today is the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. As our assignment, we were to ask our parents about that day, since we are to young to remember anything about it. I asked my mother through a Q&A session...
ReplyDeleteQ: What were you doing when you first heard about the attacks?
A: I was sleeping, and a family friend (name withheld) called and told us to check the news.
Q: where were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
In bed sleeping at home.
Q:How did you feel about the terrorist attacks?
A:It made me sick to my stomach. It scared me, especially that it could happen in St.Louis also
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A: I jumped out of bed and turned on the TV. I was speechless, along with sadness and disbelief
Q:Anything else that stands out about that day?
A:its was just a somber day, filled with disbelief , hoping there were survivors.
Q: How has the world changed since 9/11?
A: I think there's more scared people, who are less trusting and scared of other people.
Mikaela Franczak 6th period
DeleteInterview with my dad, Marty Franczak
Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
I was driving with your mother, going to work. We were going over the 270 flyover and heard it in the radio that a plane flew into the World Trade Center. I immediatley looked at your mother and told here, "planes just don't fly into buildings!"
How did you feel?
I immediatley knew something was wrong. A few minutes later after the second plane hit, I knew we were under attack.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
I was trying to make a big sale that day, and when the first tower fell I knew that my sale was not important anymore.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
Security in the airport and other places is much tighter, and our constant monitoring of electronic media has probably prevented more attacks. Sadly, it took such a devastating event to make our world a safer place
Sammie Wilson 3rd Period. Interviewed: Dad.
ReplyDeleteQ: What were you doing when you first heard about the attacks?
A: I had just received a lease on my restaurant property and 9/11 was the first day I could start the remodeling process.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I felt very scared for the people in those buildings. Also, I was scared that I was starting a business while our country could be going to war.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Fear. I wondered whether these attacks were going to continue throughout the country.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: I remember watching the news, seeing hundreds of people running away from the buildings and the entire city and every person was just completely covered in ashes.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: The United States and the World have a heightened sense of security and everyone understands that attacks like that can happen anytime, any place.
Sam Thomas 6th Period Interviewed Dad
ReplyDeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: My dad had just arrived at his job at Babler Lodge, a facility for juvenile offenders, at 8:00 a.m. when the kids there told him what happened.
Q: How did you feel?
A: As he watched the news more, he began to get a little scared.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: At first he thought it was an accident that involved a small airplane, not an airliner.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or you can remember?
A: When he got off work, he started to realize how serious it was because of the huge lines at the gas stations. That's when he knew it was so major it had scared the whole nation.
Q: In what ways do you think America, and the world for that matter have changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: He thinks people are know more cautious and suspicious, that the Middle East was brought into the American mind, and that everybody when it happened wanted revenge, but know most Americans are tired of war.
HannahSpears6th hour
ReplyDeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terroists attack?
A: I was at work, at Seckman Elementary, walking a student back to their class. I heard various people talking about something that I knew was happening,but didn't know what they were talking about. Finally, I got in on some conversation to find out what was happening.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Somewhat scared and confused. There were a lot of rumors going around. Someone said they thought there were 2 planes heading for the Pentagon.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Looked at the person who told me and asked if they knew if it was done on purpose.
Q: Is there anything that sticks out that day that you specifically remember?
A: Yes, the lines for the gas stations were all the way into the streets. There was lots of talk about what was going to happen. Several parents from Simpson started pulling their kids from school because it was so close to the mapping agency.
Q: How do you think America has changed in the past 12 years?
A: As a military wife there's a different level of respect for soldiers. Communities in general give more crdeit to those who serve as police, military, firefighters, etc. The "first responders" term was coined and it's still used throughout media today.
Israel Voegtlin 4th period 9-16-13
ReplyDeletePerson interviewed: My dad Jason.
Q: Where were you when you first heard about the attacks?
A: I was in Tampa, Florida.
Q: How did you feel about what happened that day?
A: I was surprised and I couldnt think straight for the rest of the day.
Q: Where was I during the attacks?
A: You were sleeping with your older brother.
Q: What were you doing when you found out?
A: I was at home resting and keeping an eye on my childrens...
Q: Was there anything about that day in particular that you could remember?
A: Yes, the whole day long I was terrified that my children might not be safe.
Q: Ever since 9/11 have you noticed any change in the way people act?
A: Traveling takes forever no matter where your going. People definetly are way more secure about everything.
Nick Lacy 2nd Period 9-17-13
ReplyDeletePerson interviewed: My mom Lisa.
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A. I was home with you and your sister, you were almost 3 and she was almost 2. Your dad was out of town and he called to tell me to turn on the TV, a plane had just crashed into the World Trade Center.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Numb, shocked and filled with over-whelming sadness.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: That I had to keep you and your little sister at the other end of the house watching Sesame Street and away from the TV in my room, so you wouldn't see those horrible images.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: It was my birthday, and I thought, how can I celebrate when so many people just lost their loved ones to something so senseless?
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Security is definitely the first thing that comes to mind, at airports, sporting events, and sadly after more recent events, our schools. Our sense of well being has also been shaken, several events since 9/11: Sandy Hook Elementary, The Boston Marathon Bombings, and now the Shootings in the DC Navy Yard, most likely has all Americans feeling our sense of safety is never going to be the same. Every horrific event that claims multiple lives has us questioning, "Was it terrorism?"
Hayley McNew
ReplyDelete7th period (interviewed my Dad)
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: At the St.Louis City Library rebuilding it.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Overwhelmed. Not sure what was going on and didn't know if there would be more attacks. It was scary.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Leave his job site and go home to find out what exactly was going on.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: He thought about how these people felt who were involved in the tragic event and what he would have done if he was in their place. He remembers coming home to my mom, my sister Ashley,who was in first grade at the time, and me, and I was not even one yet. And he said that him and my mom just prayed and prayed that the people who died knew Christ and that the families who lost loved ones would overcome this and know that God has his hand on them.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: Airport security is more advanced now and the are watching for anything that looks suspicious just to make sure that nothing happens.
Hannah Pfneisel 7th period.
ReplyDeletePerson interviewed; Dad.
Q:Where were you when you first heard about the attacks?
A:At the old Bush stadium working on beer systems.
Q:How did you feel about the attacks?
A: I was extremely confused and upset, because I didn't have all the information.
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A:I was angry.
Q:Was there anything about that day in particular that you caould remember?
A:It was a Beautiful day, deep blue skies and no humidity.
Q:How have you noticed that America has changed in the past 12 years?
A:There's a lot more stereotyping of Arabic people, and airport travel security has increased.
Caleb Weaver 3rd hour
ReplyDeleteFor this blog post about 9/11 I interviewed my mom, Dani Weaver
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home, sitting in the kitchen table doing home schoolwork with my daughter Mattie. My mom called and said turn on the news, something bad has happened.
Q: How did you feel?
A: I was confused and scared. I was in shock and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I was hoping that it was just a terrible accident.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I called my husband to ask him if he knew what was going on. I thought that it was an accident until I saw the second plan hit the next tower.
Q: Is there anything else that you remember of, or anything that stands out to you on this day?
A: when the towers fell after burning and exploding, the huge amount of dust and smoke that engulfed the city was so scary to see. Also, the blinking lights and alarms going on through the wreckage, that we later learned were the fallen rescue workers.
Q: In what ways do you think America, and the world has changed in the past 12 years as a result of the disaster?
A: We know and understand, first hand that we are not immune to others who are against us in the U.S. They can hurt us and we need to improve our systems of doing things to protect ourselves from their attacks.
Cole Wright 3rd period
ReplyDeleteQ: Where were you when you first heard about the atacks on the world trade center?
A: at work while training for a new job at AT&T
Q;How did you you feel when you found out?
A:Shock and disbelief later cam sadness.
Q:Were was i during the attack?
A;You were at daycare
Q:what were you doing when you found out?
A:Training for a new job
Q:What do you remember most about that day?
A: I remember whatching the aftermath on the news and crying and praying for the families effected
Q:Ever sense 9/11 have you noticed any change in the way people act?
A:Not a change in the way people act but it changed America itself
Cora DeBoard 7th hour
ReplyDeleteQ1: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: My dad was on the second floor of the Ray Federal Building off of Spruce and Tucker St. Louis. He was in his coast guard uniform. It was about 9:20 in the am. One of his coworkers came in and told them all that an airplane had flown into the high-rise of the Twin Towers.
Q2: How did you feel?
A: At first he thought the lady that came in had been joking with them. He didn't feel as shocked about it as some did. This shows us how naive America really was, how safe we thought we were. But that quickly reversed. He felt that God had taken his protection away from America.
Q3: What was your immediate reaction?
A: That it was probably an accident, and it was a terrible loss for the people who died because of it.
Q4: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: He remembers thinking about it at 4 in the afternoon, and listening to the reports over and over again. He remembers that everyone was sent home at noon to go home and comfort and help their families. He showed me and my sister at the time what was going on, but i was too young to remember it.
He remembers that right then there was a sense of brotherhood and brotherly kindness. And it seemed to last for about 6 months. America was coming together to mourn and help, because everyone had been affected by it.
Q5: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: People have become more fearful. We are more afraid of terrorists than we are of world powers (China and Russia) that really have the power to destroy. People are looking out for themselves more and are no longer as kind and polite as they used to be after 9/11 happened.
Michael Drury 6th Hour
ReplyDeleteI did my interview on my Dad who’s a Marine serving at the time of the attack.
Q What did my dad do during 9/11?
A. On September 11th, 2001 when the twin towers fell, my dad was in the marines.
Q Where was my dad at during 9/11?
A When dad was in a military base in Okinawa, Japan, the towers were hit by 2 planes in New York City. In Okinawa Japan, dad was there for a 6 month deployment.
Q What did my dad do when the twin towers fell?
A When two planes hit the towers, dad was on the phone with his mom when the first plane hit. His mom told him told him the first plane hit. Dad says she was joking around. Dad also said she was watching a movie. Then 5 minutes later, dad went to bed at 8:00am eastern US time.
Q How did my dad feel on the day the twin towers fell.
A Dad was upset that about the innocent people on the twin towers because some died.
Q What dad did before he called his mom?
A. What dad did before he called his mom is that he was playing games after the hard work he did before 10:00pm Japanese time.
Q Did the terrorist act of 9/11 has a result of going in war.
A If North Korea wanted to do something to the terrorist that hit the twin towers then dad and the marines would go to war with North Korea. Dad and the marines did not need to go to war.
Q What the protocols did when the terrorist act of 9/11 happened?
A. What the protocols did when the terrorist act of 9/11 happened was the military base was on lock down. Threat level was column 1 to orange (moderate). Marines on the east coast of the United States was shipped away and those not in theater of the country were the terrorist was at was on high alert. North Korea moved about 25% of their forces to the DMZ zone.
Kellen Emery 1st period
ReplyDeletefather
Getting ready for work listening to the radio.
Everyone thought it was an accident.
Somebody messed up.
Long lines at gas stations.
Given up a lot of freedom, and feel more fear or suspicion.
Alexis Leiweke- 7th hour
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my mom.
Q:Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A:“Sitting at my desk at General American Insurance Company.
Q:How did you feel?
A:“I felt confused and frightened, I went down to the cafeteria to see what was going on. I saw the second plane hit the second building on live TV.”
Q:What was your immediate reaction?
A:“I wanted to leave work and go home because I wanted to be with my family.”
Q:Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:“I remember going down to the cafeteria and there were a couple hundred employees just standing around the TV in dead silence and it was unusual because it was usually very loud.”
Q:In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A:“I think everybody is more paranoid and that we don’t have as much personal privacy. I also think people discriminate more about people from the Middle East.”
Blair Matzker
ReplyDeletePerson interviewed: Mom
Q:Where were you and what were you doing.
A:I was teaching at Fox High School and first hour just ended.
Q:How did you feel.
A:I was confused at first, then when we knew we were being attacked I was scared and shocked.
Q:What was you're immediate reaction.
A:I wanted to get my kids and go home
Q:Did anything else about the day stand out that you can remember.
A:People were scared and started stocking up on food and filling their gas tanks, like there wouldn't be any more resources
Q:IN what ways do you think America, the world for that matter, what has changed in the past 12 years as a result.
A:Were not as trusting as we used to be. Now we are more careful.
Hayden Heselbarth 2nd period 9-18-13
ReplyDelete•Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
I had just gotten to work after dropping Hayden off at his first day of preschool.
•How did you feel?
I felt confused and worried.
•What was your immediate reaction?
My very first thought was about my children; were they safe where they were.
•Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
My parents were here visiting us from out of town.
•In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
I believe it has showed that America is not invincible and it has made the rest of the world distrust the Muslim religion.
JFisher2nd hour
ReplyDeleteSubject interviewed
Q: where were you and what were you doing when you first heard about the attacks?
A: the living room doing laundry.
Q: what was your first feeling when you heard about the attacks?
A: I was in shock and just couldn't process what had happened.
Q: have you noticed any alterations or changes in the community when or after the attacks happened?
A: yes, the community was going mad about what had happened and there are more extensive checks when traveling by air.
I interviewed my dad Jeramie lawson
ReplyDeleteQ.Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A.Installing a new keg line a anheuser busch.
Q.How did you feel?
A.In shock and disbelief.
Q.What was your immediate reaction?
A.He was confused then angry.
Q.Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A.His army unit was on standby
Q.In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A.Security measures have been exaurated.
Garrett Lawson
Gina Gherardini 3rd hour
ReplyDeleteQ: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the attacks?
A: I was at Washington University School of Medicine in the Interventional Radiology suite working with a clinical research patient.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Well, at first no one really knew what was happening. A colleague came into our suite and said that a plane had hit the World Trade Center.... we thought it was an accident. After that, when the 2nd plane hit and we knew it was no accident, I remember just feeling shocked.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I had to finish the case I was in but then immediately called my spouse and my parents and then went to find a room in the hospital to watch the TV coverage. Several in the room were crying.
Q: Is there anything in particular that you remember about that day?
A: I remember just feeling so helpless. I cannot forget the images of people jumping from the buildings and the pictures that were shown on TV with people covered in ash. I also remember just feeling scared that we weren't safe anywhere.
Q: In what ways do you think that America has changed in the past 12 years?
A: I think that people really have stopped having that sense of "America is so safe.... nothing really bad can happen to us". I also think that 9/11 is forever going to be a symbol of what Americans do for one another in the face of disaster.
Avery Wingfield 7th period Person interviewed: My Mom
ReplyDeleteQ: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: I was at home in Savannah, Georgia taking care of my children.
Q: How did you feel?
A:I felt shocked, I was completely stunned and in disbelief, but it took hours for me to realize that this was something that somebody did on purpose.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: I thought that it was an accident at first, such the plane accidentally crashing into the towers.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A:I remember that everybody's life came to a stop because they all were focused on watching the news to see what was happening.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, has changed in the past 12 years as a result?
A: there is much less trusting of people in general. It also completely changed air travel because the security laws have become much more intense.
Hailey Putney 4th period 9/18/13
ReplyDeletePerson interviewed: My mom Julie
Q:Where were you when you first heard about the attacks?
A:In my car on the way to work.
Q:How did you feel about what happened that day?
A:I was sad at first about the people that died. Then, I was scared when I found out that the second plane had hit because I knew it was a terrorist attack.
Q:What was your first reaction?
A:My first reaction was that a plane had engine problems.
Q:Where was I during the attacks?
A:Daycare
Q:Is there anything that sticks out that day that you especially remember?
A:The only thing I really remember is that anybody and everybody only talked about the events that happened that day.
Q:Ever since 9/11 how has America changed in the past 12 years?
A:Theres a lot more security in public places and people are more patriotic.
Tommy Heaney 1st hour
ReplyDeletePerson interviewed: My Mom, Kim
Q: Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorists attack?
A: I was waiting for your Aunt Jen to come watch you and Meg so I could go to my bowling league. It was a Tuesday morning.
Q: How did you feel?
A: Your Uncle Patrick called me before Jen could get there. He told me a plane had just flown into one of the Trade Towers. I thought he was kidding. He finally yelled at me to turn on the television. I was in disbelief and was feeling so sorry for those people. We still thought it was an accident, because who would do such a thing on purpose?
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: Disbelief. I just cried and held my kids.
Q: Is there anything that sticks out that day that you specifically remember?
A: Once it came to light that this was an attack and not an accident, then it kept happening at other locations, I was scared and angry. So, angry that people would attack us. Innocent people were losing their lives because some radicals were making a point. I'm still angry.
Q: How do you think America has changed in the past 12 years?
A: Security is much tighter when traveling or even going to the mall. And sadly, I think a lot of racism is resurfacing. What seemed to almost be gone, is now in the forefront. Hate just because of the color of someones skin or their religion. America is about freedom, and 9/11 took alot of that away from us.
Lexey Whaley, second hour
ReplyDeleteMy mother was at home with me during the terrorist attacks. She found out from the television.
At the time, my mom was only 17 years old( one month from her 18th birthday) so she was sad but, being so young, she said she didn't think about it too much because she was in the mindset that it doesn't effect her.
Her immediate reaction was to contact her Aunt
Wanda & Aunt Peggy and see if they had heard!
She said there wasn't anything else in particular that she can remember that was of any importance and, like I previously said, she was young so she was in that mindset that it wouldn't effect her and she didn't really need to worry about it.
She said that she feels we are a little more aware that things like this can happen and we should always be ready to lend a hand if needed.