Published September 08. 2026 02:49PM
“I was in downtown Washington, D.C., near the White House.”Kathy DailedaSpringfield, VA
“At an airport conference in Montreal watching it all unfold on a Jumbotron.”David DailedaSpringfield, VA
“Seventh grade algebra in Mr. Hunsberger’s room. It was his birthday and he said he’d never forget his birthday going forward.”Sean StettlerAllentown
“In 7th grade when a teacher turned on a TV, freaking out, along with a friend whose father had missed the ferry that morning to go to work in the World Trade Center.”Diane BaymoreManasquan, NJ
“At the front desk of the eye doctor who I worked for, and I got a message.”Eileen DefreitasEaglesville
“In school at St. Catherine’s Cathedral in 5th grade. Our teacher told us that “we love you all” and we were dismissed for the day.”Michael WeinertLaurys Station