Where were you on September 11, 2001?

Welcome. So this is the idea. We've all been touched by the tragedy of September 11th in some way. Some of us lost loved ones, while others witnessed the events first hand. In some cases we have no direct connection to the tragedy whatsoever, but we still share a patriotic kinship that keeps the tragedy near to our hearts. read more

This site exists to gather the thoughts and emotions of everyday people to the events on and after September 11, 2001. read more

To mark the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, readers and staffers are sharing their stories: where they were, what they remember, and how the events of that day changed their lives and their countries. read more

If you're old enough, or like to study history, you know that after the shocking events of 1963 (when President John F. Kennedy was shot), everyone remembered exactly what they were doing that day. Similarly, there's no doubt that anyone awake and present on September 11th probably remembers very clearly what they were doing, where they were, who they were with, what they were thinking, and so on. read more

You wake up and it's 6: 00 AM, September 11, 2001. You have three hours before the attack. read more