Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 I live in Virginia Beach, home to the largest Navy Master Jet base on the east coast. I am working in Norfolk, not far from the Norfolk Naval Base, home to the Atlantic Fleet. Right now in our schools, military moms and dads are going in and saying goodbye to their kids on their way to report to ships for immediate deployment. Things are very tense here. I too fear that there is more to come. Cheryl in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 I live in Virginia Beach, home to the largest Navy Master Jet base on the east coast. I am working in Norfolk, not far from the Norfolk Naval Base, home to the Atlantic Fleet. Right now in our schools, military moms and dads are going in and saying goodbye to their kids on their way to report to ships for immediate deployment. Things are very tense here. I too fear that there is more to come. Cheryl in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Gail, I was at the school when it happened, and as soon as they mentioned the plane crash in Pennsylvania, I said enough is enough, and took my children home...I wasn't the only parent to do so. I would feel differently if we lived somewhere less populated, but Dallas is just too big a target to ignore this threat. I want my family together right now. Karla in Texas-brokenhearted Gail Boughton wrote: > I wondered how many of you have your children sent home? I called the school but they were planning on staying. I'd just feel better if Ted was home but I don't have a car. I was expecting 2 more children over today for child care and that mom is staying home with them. > Gail in Cleveland > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Gail, I was at the school when it happened, and as soon as they mentioned the plane crash in Pennsylvania, I said enough is enough, and took my children home...I wasn't the only parent to do so. I would feel differently if we lived somewhere less populated, but Dallas is just too big a target to ignore this threat. I want my family together right now. Karla in Texas-brokenhearted Gail Boughton wrote: > I wondered how many of you have your children sent home? I called the school but they were planning on staying. I'd just feel better if Ted was home but I don't have a car. I was expecting 2 more children over today for child care and that mom is staying home with them. > Gail in Cleveland > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 You now, amanda got scared when she first heard the news because the principal broke it to the class. I spoke to the nurse and she said she was crying. when I asked her, she said she felt dizzy and and was very nervous. But she will forget about it if she doesnt see it on TV. on the other hand, age 7 is devasted and will have nightmares for too long about this...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 You now, amanda got scared when she first heard the news because the principal broke it to the class. I spoke to the nurse and she said she was crying. when I asked her, she said she felt dizzy and and was very nervous. But she will forget about it if she doesnt see it on TV. on the other hand, age 7 is devasted and will have nightmares for too long about this...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 In a message dated 9/11/2001 12:14:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gboughton@... writes: > I wondered how many of you have your children sent home? > > Our schools remained open & afterschool latchkey was in session. > > ~Sandy O. ( Columbus, OH suburb ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 In a message dated 9/11/2001 12:14:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gboughton@... writes: > I wondered how many of you have your children sent home? > > Our schools remained open & afterschool latchkey was in session. > > ~Sandy O. ( Columbus, OH suburb ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Hi, I'm not sure where that school is, But Bklyn has not been affected as far as injuries. You can get around Bklyn okay. They have closed Bridges and tunnels going into Manhattan, coming into Bklyn from Staten Island and Long Island. I work at a hospital in bklyn. I'm on vacation this week. I have not been called yet. . where i work is a level 1 trauma unit. I work on pediatrics. We are very forunate that this happened in Sept and not torwards the end of the school year when Class trips go to the wtc. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Hi, I'm not sure where that school is, But Bklyn has not been affected as far as injuries. You can get around Bklyn okay. They have closed Bridges and tunnels going into Manhattan, coming into Bklyn from Staten Island and Long Island. I work at a hospital in bklyn. I'm on vacation this week. I have not been called yet. . where i work is a level 1 trauma unit. I work on pediatrics. We are very forunate that this happened in Sept and not torwards the end of the school year when Class trips go to the wtc. Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 , My sister lives in NY. I tried many times to get thru with " all circuits are busy " but stayed with it and finally reached her. She was in Manhattan this am for a dr. appt with her daughter (another story). She went and picked up her other daughter at school as it was a voluntary thing. She saw the first strike - everyone thought it was an accident...........until the 2nd hit. She got out and I am glad. Many family, friends, acquaintances etc. are in areas hit. Houston is shutdown because of ship channels, NASA, etc. It's VERY quiet here and phones are extremely quiet today. All the best to you, yours and everyone. Sharon Re: attack of america > > > Hi, > > > > I live in Bklyn New York. we can see the smoke from the > World Trade > > A coworker of mine is anxious to get through to her mom and sisters > in New York..she keeps hearing, all circuits are busy. She wants to > know if the schools are closed. She wants to know how the traffic is > and if people are panicking. Her family lives on Hinsdale Avenue, > near PA Avenue. Her mom is on dialysis and she is worried about her > needed medical care. Also, can you call within Brooklyn? Are you > near PS 245? > > I did go back to work. Our county is on alert status. Tim's > facility is baracaded by jersey walls and tons of police around. We > have not closed schools or the county...our courts are still open and > hearing cases. Rts 7, 9 and 28 in Loudoun County are experiencing > rush hour early. > > > > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 , My sister lives in NY. I tried many times to get thru with " all circuits are busy " but stayed with it and finally reached her. She was in Manhattan this am for a dr. appt with her daughter (another story). She went and picked up her other daughter at school as it was a voluntary thing. She saw the first strike - everyone thought it was an accident...........until the 2nd hit. She got out and I am glad. Many family, friends, acquaintances etc. are in areas hit. Houston is shutdown because of ship channels, NASA, etc. It's VERY quiet here and phones are extremely quiet today. All the best to you, yours and everyone. Sharon Re: attack of america > > > Hi, > > > > I live in Bklyn New York. we can see the smoke from the > World Trade > > A coworker of mine is anxious to get through to her mom and sisters > in New York..she keeps hearing, all circuits are busy. She wants to > know if the schools are closed. She wants to know how the traffic is > and if people are panicking. Her family lives on Hinsdale Avenue, > near PA Avenue. Her mom is on dialysis and she is worried about her > needed medical care. Also, can you call within Brooklyn? Are you > near PS 245? > > I did go back to work. Our county is on alert status. Tim's > facility is baracaded by jersey walls and tons of police around. We > have not closed schools or the county...our courts are still open and > hearing cases. Rts 7, 9 and 28 in Loudoun County are experiencing > rush hour early. > > > > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 from this list called Velita's mom. Then someone from Brooklyn was able to call Velita directly. Her mom has to have dialysis and she was concerned about her mom being able to get to the hospital...but she did today and made it home ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 from this list called Velita's mom. Then someone from Brooklyn was able to call Velita directly. Her mom has to have dialysis and she was concerned about her mom being able to get to the hospital...but she did today and made it home ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Maybe this is one of the blessings of DS, that our kids are not experiencing the same horror and fear that we are. Bev Deborah Fleischmann wrote: How can I explain this insanity to an 8 year old > when I > can't understand it myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Maybe this is one of the blessings of DS, that our kids are not experiencing the same horror and fear that we are. Bev Deborah Fleischmann wrote: How can I explain this insanity to an 8 year old > when I > can't understand it myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 In a message dated 9/11/01 5:26:00 PM Central Daylight Time, linman42@... writes: > on the other hand, age 7 is devasted and will have nightmares for too > long about this...... > > > So will . Luckily he has found other things to watch on TV today. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 In a message dated 9/11/01 5:26:00 PM Central Daylight Time, linman42@... writes: > on the other hand, age 7 is devasted and will have nightmares for too > long about this...... > > > So will . Luckily he has found other things to watch on TV today. Jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Checking in from Los Angeles... I worked at a building across the street from the Los Angeles International airport and they sent us home around 10am. The stores in the mall are closing but the malls are still open... No air traffic to speak of but lots of emergency sirens going off... almost all flags I spotted on my way home are flying at half mast. Schools were still open... the air around here is heavy... reminds me of the day after the riots... really eerie.... My son's aide was fearful for her life... she is middle eastern and was concerned about driving home... The news pictures are unbelievable... it's just so unreal... it's also so amazing how well orchestrated the terrorists actions are... How could the terrorists have gotten control of 4 or more of our commercial airplanes at or near the same time... it's obscene... My thoughts and prayers to all affected... Kim ~ Mom to Jordan (6 w/ds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2001 Report Share Posted September 11, 2001 Checking in from Los Angeles... I worked at a building across the street from the Los Angeles International airport and they sent us home around 10am. The stores in the mall are closing but the malls are still open... No air traffic to speak of but lots of emergency sirens going off... almost all flags I spotted on my way home are flying at half mast. Schools were still open... the air around here is heavy... reminds me of the day after the riots... really eerie.... My son's aide was fearful for her life... she is middle eastern and was concerned about driving home... The news pictures are unbelievable... it's just so unreal... it's also so amazing how well orchestrated the terrorists actions are... How could the terrorists have gotten control of 4 or more of our commercial airplanes at or near the same time... it's obscene... My thoughts and prayers to all affected... Kim ~ Mom to Jordan (6 w/ds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 This morning I'm driving from the park and overhead I hear this VERY LOUD aircraft overhead. I immediately pull over and get out. No aircraft should be anywhere! It was very low flying also I started to cry....I looked but couldn't see anything. I got home and asked Bob if he heard it. He said there were 3 fighter planes chasing a small twin engine plane. Di, mom to Jake(18,nda) and 4 (DS) Pennsylvania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 This morning I'm driving from the park and overhead I hear this VERY LOUD aircraft overhead. I immediately pull over and get out. No aircraft should be anywhere! It was very low flying also I started to cry....I looked but couldn't see anything. I got home and asked Bob if he heard it. He said there were 3 fighter planes chasing a small twin engine plane. Di, mom to Jake(18,nda) and 4 (DS) Pennsylvania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 <<This morning I'm driving from the park and overhead I hear this VERY LOUD aircraft overhead. I immediately pull over and get out. No aircraft should be anywhere! It was very low flying also I started to cry...>> Hi Di, Oh how scary! There has just been a bomb threat in downtown Cleveland where the Mayor was speaking. What is going on in this country? Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 <<This morning I'm driving from the park and overhead I hear this VERY LOUD aircraft overhead. I immediately pull over and get out. No aircraft should be anywhere! It was very low flying also I started to cry...>> Hi Di, Oh how scary! There has just been a bomb threat in downtown Cleveland where the Mayor was speaking. What is going on in this country? Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 <<just now there was a bomb threat in cleveland?!>> yes, I think it was at city hall. Mayor White was giving a news conference and was handed a slip of paper and told everyone to leave the bldg. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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