I’ve been watching a little of the September 11 (2001) rebroadcasts at CNN and on MSNBC.
It’s still remarkable how quickly events that morning changed things. One minute the big “news” was a fashion show, then, within a couple hours, the whole world seemed to be blowing up.
The events transpiring were horrific enough. But the terror was compounded by the ensuing chaos. What would happen next? The news broadcasts were littered with unconfirmed reports of attacks across the land. Suddenly nothing seemed impossible; we’d entered a new age of uncertainty.
Over the past five years, much has been made of 9/11, politically and otherwise. But today in particular, we our thoughts and prayers should be with all those lost that day. Especially those who died helping others.
Rest in peace.