I almost cried to. But I couldn't because I was in a public place with all my friends around me. It would've been stupid. So when I read it I just went to the toilet and took a lump of sugar afterwards.
Remember this day
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I have been a little absent on the CFC forum lately, but when I heard about the terrible acts of terrorism commited in New York and Washington I had to think about the forumers that live in the US immediately, as they are the only people that live there I know a little. I haven't been able to reply to any thread until know because of several network failures here at the university. So I just sat in front of the television with all my roommates, staring numbly at the unreal events happening in NY. I could not believe it, first I thought someone was pulling a joke or something, but as every channel on dutch television began its endless marathon of news broadcasts, truth hit me with a cold and nasty feeling.
When I reached the boards, I expected to read just post like 'I'm ok, I live in Chicago' or something like that, but then I read AoA's post. I'm deeply moved by the fact that you've experienced it all right in the middle of all misery. I'm relieved that you're OK. I want you to know that I wish you all the strength and comfort for the days to come. I've been talking about the events of tuesday almost every spare minute for the last days and I can say that everybody here is moved by the images that reach us here by television, paper, internet.. Friday had been proclaimed day of European mourning, to pay our respects to the victims of the terrible terrorist attack of 11 september.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Erik (Pedro)
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When I reached the boards, I expected to read just post like 'I'm ok, I live in Chicago' or something like that, but then I read AoA's post. I'm deeply moved by the fact that you've experienced it all right in the middle of all misery. I'm relieved that you're OK. I want you to know that I wish you all the strength and comfort for the days to come. I've been talking about the events of tuesday almost every spare minute for the last days and I can say that everybody here is moved by the images that reach us here by television, paper, internet.. Friday had been proclaimed day of European mourning, to pay our respects to the victims of the terrible terrorist attack of 11 september.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Erik (Pedro)
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AoA, you don't know me, but you made me cry when I read what you, and so many people with you, have gone trough when the incredible happened: So many dead, so many wounded, it's unbelievable. When Matrix told me to read this page, he said that it was powerful, bit I didn't expect this. Marianne (Matrix's girlfriend)
Alcibiaties of Athenae
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To all, thank you for your heart-felt words.
I hope the world never forgets the day the WTC died. <img src="icon9.gif" border="0">
As of this time, 19 of my friends are still missing, and hope is almost gone. <img src="icon9.gif" border="0">
I hope the world never forgets the day the WTC died. <img src="icon9.gif" border="0">
As of this time, 19 of my friends are still missing, and hope is almost gone. <img src="icon9.gif" border="0">
dreadhead7
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AoA, your account really moved me! I am still stunned about what has happened. I have been alone since Tuesday, but did get out to a vigil today here in Denver. I went to a friend's house and watched TV for the first time since this tragedy. It was only when I saw the footage of the plane plowing into the WTC that the full magnitude of what had happened sank into my brain.
Globber
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