I remember my mom calling to see if I was at home or at work. I was an airline pilot and frequently flew into Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports. I was on a day off that day, and she said I should turn on the TV. When I did, one tower was smoking, and there was confussion about what was going on. At first I suspected a weird accident, but it just seemed too deliberate. As I watched, the other aircraft hit the second tower. We all knew at that point we were under attack. I felt so many emotions as the towers fell and so many people lost their lives. So many things changed that day, and it is a day I will never forget. I speak to my children about it often. God bless the families that lost loved ones that day, and God bless America.
Now, more than ever, we need to be diligent, united and prepared.