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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LOGAN ZEHR 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my mom about her day on 911.
"Where were you and what were you doing during the terrorists' attacks?" "I was going to my husband's funeral in new york." "How did you feel?" "Distraught." "What was your immidiate reaction." "I called my new husband in Florida, to share my pain." "Is there anything else in particular about the day the day that stands out or that you can remember?" " I remember feeling worse being at a funeral, and then I recieve news that on the same day more lives were taken." "In what ways do you think that America and the world have changed in the past ten years?" "We have taken the issue more seriusly and have developed better protection. We also, have come together more, as a country."
ALLIE GAL 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteQ1) Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A1) I was at work at Procter and Gamble up front at Human Resources when it came across the computer screen.
Q2) How did you feel?
A2) I felt shocked, wasn't really sure what was really going on, confused.
Q3) What was your immediate reaction?
A3) Disbelief, I wanted to fight back somehow.
Q4) Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?
A4) We planted a bush in our front yard that day in remembrance of what happened. It's still there today, and even though other plants have died around it, it's still there.
Q5 In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, have changed in the past ten years as a result?
A5) I feel like we've lost some of our freedom to choose where we want to go. Our security has gone up more. To help out, I've been to Iraq, and will soon be leaving for Afghanistan. It makes me feel good that I can help provide security for those who feel they have lost it due to the 9/11 attacks.
-Rick Gal (my dad)
NIK ALPHIN 7TH HONOR
ReplyDeleteThe following questions were answered by my dad, Ron Alphin
1.Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
I was at work in Florida.
2.How did you feel?
Very surprised, the whole thing caught me off guard.
3.What was your immediate reaction?
Disbelief.
4.Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
I remember us going over to my best friend's house to watch the coverage and kept calling our home office which was in New Jersey.
5.In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Heightened awareness and sense of vigil. Also a common bonding among Americans.
TYLER LENNEMANN 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteQ: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: At work in Jefferson Memorial Hospital delivering pumps to clinical engineering where I saw the second get hit on the news
Q: How did you feel?
A: A sickened feeling in my stomach and then sudden anger and concern for the safety of the people involved
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: total shock and despair
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: An overwhelming feeling of being close to family
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A: Most definitely brought us closer as a country, made people more willing to reach out to one another, and made us realize how vulnerable us and or country can be, and finally has made people realize freedom comes with a price.
In the words of Peggy Lennemann my mother
STEVEN WAKE 7TH HOUR Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorists attacks? I was at work working. How did you feel? i was shocked,and i was scared for my kids. what was your immediate reaction? I was confused, and i was wondering was was going on i thought it was a tragic accident until the second plane hit. Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember? I wanted to leave work but i ended up staying staring at the t.v. in shock. In what ways do you think that america,and the world for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result? Security has improved,and people are more paranoid of foreigners.the American perseveriance and strength has improved, and this incident has united us.
ReplyDeleteTALIA HEMPEL 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteMe: Where were you when two towers went down?
Mom: Dad and I were heading to Chicago. We were looking at the Sears Tower in the skyline when it was announced that there were other planes in the air and they had to evacuate the tower.
Me: How did you feel when you found out about what was happening?
Mom: At first, I thought that the first plane hitting the towers was a serious accident. Then, once the second tower was hit, I was in shock and realized that we(America) were under attack.
Me: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
Mom: For me it was the compassion that people around the world felt for us. I have friends in other countries that were also very frightened and shocked about what happened. 9/11 didn’t just affect America, it affected the world.
Me: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
Mom: I think it has made us less willing to tolerate terrorism. I don’t believe that we( the world) will deal with it.
MAX RANDOLPH 7TH HR
ReplyDeleteI questioned my mom about her memories of 9/11.
1)"Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terriost attacks?" "I was driving you to preschool and hadnot had the TV on that morning so i did not know what had happened until we got to preschool, when i pulled up to preschool all the other moms were standing there crying and upset. I didn't find out what happened till then."
2)How did u feel? "I felt numb, like I was in a dream because this could not be real."
3)What was your immediate reaction? "I felt sad for the human race that people could do this to other people.
4)Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember? "The horrible images on TV, you didn't want to see it but you couldn't stop watching it. It didn't feel real, it was almost like watching a moive. The worst part was the family members holding up pictures of their loved ones trying to find them."
5)In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past ten years as a result? "I think that we are more cynical and don't trust each other anymore."
TRAVIS MAIDEN (7TH HOUR)
ReplyDeleteHello, today i interviewed my mother, why so late you may think? Well I believed interviewing her on 911 may bring some more memories up, seeing all these TV shows today showing videos...
The first question was "Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?" Her responce was "I was downstairs in the office, doing paperwork while you were in the basement in the other room, watching cartoons, then dad came downstairs and told me to stop working and come upstairs now. I saw the news and i was confused what had happened"
The second question "How did you feel?" Her responce was "I felt weak and sad, also after the second tower was hit she felt "Why would anyone do this? what have we done to deserve this?"
The third question "What was your immediate reaction?" Her responce "I just sat down on the chair, I felt hopeless."
The fourth question "Is there anything else in particular about that day that stands out or that you can remember?" Her responce "Not that I could tell, all i did was call most of the people i knew, some people i couldn't reach so i began to cry and think about if they were attacked"
The final question (fifth) "In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter, have changed in the past ten years as a result?" Her responce "I think we have increased in defence and stuff, we may have learned to watch out. I think now we are more careful at airports. I remember when we could just go straight to the plane only having our luggage and coat checked. now we have a full body check."
LIBBY FRINK-7HR
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my mom about the events of 9/11
"Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attack?"
"I was dropping Keegan off at a friend of mine with you and the twins in the backseat."
"How did you feel?"
"I felt scared because I knew we lived close to the defensive mapping agency."
"What was your immediate reaction?"
"I was confused because my friend had told me but it did not make sense."
"Is there anything else in particular about that day that you can remember?"
"I remember I had to work at Schnucks but no one was there. No one came for probably three nights."
"In what ways do you think America or the World has changed after the 9/11 attack since the past 10 years?"
"Security and security check points and even security at events."
MARISSA RYDER 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteQ1.Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A1. I was at home and I was watching the morning news when I found out. I stayed home all day that day.
Q2.How did you feel?
A2 . I felt terrible, shocked, sad, or horrified.
Q3.What was your immediate reaction?
A3. I was in tears
Q4.Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A4. The bodies of the people jumping out of the building were terrific.
Q5.In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A5. We don’t feel as free for the fear of being attacked again. Also, the airport security has gotten more intense. Every time you go to a huge event, like a major league sporting game, security is more intense too.
COLTON ANDERSON
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my dads girlfriend Dana of her memories of 9/11/2001.
Q: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: She was working at Casa Gallardo as a General Manager and received a phone call from a friend that a plane had hit the twin towers. He told her to go to the bar and turn on the TV. As she turned on the TV she watched the second plane hit the towers.
Q: How did you feel?
A: She felt shocked, afraid, and a sense of disbelief.
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: she said her immediate reaction was hoping her family was okay because she had an uncle that worked at the Pentagon.
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: She can remember for the first time in her life it seemed like everything had shut down, everyone was sent home, and their were longs lines at the gas stations because everyone was afraid they were going to shut down gas imports.
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A: America came together as a nation more so than she had ever seen, along with a heightened sense of security everywhere you went.
JOHN ROBINSON (7TH HOUR)
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
"I was working at Don Darr Chevrolet in the service department."
How did you feel?
"Shocked."
What was your immediate reaction?
"To stop what I was doing and watch the news in the service lobby as the events were taking place."
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
"I remember it was an extremely nice day outside and after the events occurred I only saw one more customer. Everything seemed to die."
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
"Besides the fact that we have been fighting the war against terrorism I believe that Americans are more aware of their surroundings."
These questions were answered by my father, John Robinson.
SAJA ALSHATI 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteThe following questions were answered by my dad, Jay Alshati.
1.Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
I was at work, when it came on the news.
2.How did you feel?
Horriable, I knew everything would change from then.
3.What was your immediate reaction?
Disbelief.
4.Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
I was at work and my boss and I were on lunch break so we turned on the tv and saw the news and I immedietly knew that was the day I lost my brother.
5.In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
I belive that security has improved a lot.
GINNY JONES 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
"I was 5 minutes from work when the first plane hit the news and inside my office when they announced the second one on the radio."
How did you feel?
" Of course it made me very sad and angry at the sametime. Not America it shouldn't happen here ever."
What was your immediate reaction?
"I was so sad for the people and families that were being directly affected. I wanted to go get my kids and keep them safe!"
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
"America pulled together again as we always do when tragedy strikes."
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
"We are more protective of our security. Everyone realizes it doesn't matter where you live. Terrorism can hit anywhere!"
These questions were answered by my mom, Sandy Jones.
HANNAH HUSGEN 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI asked my mom the following questions.
Q1.) Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A1.) I was in the kitchen making breakfast for my 4 year old, 3 year old, and 2 year old, getting ready to go visit my mom. Since we usually watched children shows, my mom had to call to tell me about the accident.
Q2.)How did you feel?
A2.)Scared, confused, nervous, and shocked then worried realizing my husband worked for the government.
Q3.)What was your immediate reaction?
A3.)I turned on the news to figure out exactly what was going on and tried to call my husband at defense mapping in St. Louis.
Q4.)Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A4.)All the pictures of the accident and the people that were jumping from the buildings are etched in my mind forever. It gave me a sick feeling.
Q5.)In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A5.) After living in D.C., and getting to walk around so freely around the momunments , going back in 2005 was an eye opener. Every where we went there were metal dectectors. We never encountered that when we lived there from 1993 to 1998. Airport security has also become more strict.
KYLE HOMEIER 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteMy mom was the person I interviewed. She was at home on maternity leave with my little sister, who was 14 days old, she had just fallen asleep when my dad called and said the terrorist attacks happened. My mom thought he was joking, and when he convinced her it was happening she thought it must be an accident, but then the second plane hit and she knew it wasn’t. This made her feel worried. My little sister had a doctor’s appointment and she wasn’t sure if she should get me and my sister and brother out of school. Her immediate reaction was that it was an accident. She remembers that it was strangely quiet outside. There was no traffic at all. The television had no regular shows on at this time, it was either news, or channels not broadcasting at all. Airport security has changed. The TSA was created and now there are more restrictions on what you can carry on a plane, your ID’s must all match your documents, you have to take your shoes off to get through security. Her view of the world changed on that day.
TJ NUELLE 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my mother.
Q.Where were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A.I was at home getting Tj ready for school when I found out and i didn't let him go anywhere.
Q.How did you feel?
A.I was shocked and in disbelief that our nation was under attack.
Q.What was your immediate reaction?
A.I called a friend and discussed the situation.
Q.Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you remember?
A.one thing i remember was our pastor some members from our church came over and we all talked about it and cried.
Q.In what ways do you think that America, and the world for that matter,has changed in the past ten years as a result?
A.Our country has changed and became more skeptical and our security has increased.
SYLVIE KAVER 7TH
ReplyDeleteI interviwed my dad, Tim Kaver.
Q: Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
A: "I was working in my home-office. I had the television on next to my desk, and I saw a live picture of a skyscraper on fire."
Q: How did you feel?
A: "I felt shocked and scared."
Q: What was your immediate reaction?
A: "I stopped working and kept watching the news telecast."
Q: Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
A: "I remember that all of the air traffic was stopped. For the first time in my life, I couldn't hear or see any planes in the sky."
Q: In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
A: "In the positive, Americans have united. In the negative, Americans have lost some civil liberties, and America has gone trillions of dollars in debt, much of it atributed to its 'War on Terror'."
MADDY TUCKER 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteWhere were you and what were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks?
"I was working on a new construction site at friendship villlage when i found out. I was very mad and upset at the same time."
What was your immediate reaction?
"Disbelief that that kind of thing could happen on American soil."
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember?
"I was working with a guy who was from New Jersey. He was in town looking for work. He left work crying because he said he could seethe twin towers from his apartment building and that he needed to get home to his family."
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result?
"In the way that people look at life, and the affects of racial profiling. Also when you go to an airport, all of the security is much more strict."
These questions were answered by my dad, Larry Tucker.
CHRISTIAN SCHMIDT 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my dad.
Where were you and what were were you doing when you found out about the terrorist attacks? I was at work and I was building a ceiling to a house.
How did you feel? I was in shock then I was sad.
What was your immediate reaction? i have to call my family and see if they were okay.
Is there anything else in particular about the day that stands out or that you can remember? i remember when one of my buddies ran up to me telling me to turn on the radio to see if it was really happening.
In what ways do you think that America, and the World for that matter, have changed in the past 10 years as a result? I think america has changed a lot by the security of our country is a lot more involved.
SARAH DEMPSEY 7TH HOUR
ReplyDeleteI interviewed my mom. She was on maternity leave when it happened. My grandmother called her on the phone and was screaming "We are under attack, we are under attack." My mom didn't know what she was talking about since she had not turned on the TV that morning. Once she did turn on the TV, it was an angry, sad emotion that came over her. The disbelief that something like this could be conjured by other people was appalling. After the initial shock of what was happening, my mom woke my dad and told him that he wouldn't be sleeping much today. She told him to come watch the TV and after that, no words were spoken. Pure devastation set in.
According to my mom and dad, things have gotten much more intense with security in airports and public venues. My mom feels that there has been somewhat a lose of focus on the objective form the outcome of September 11.