This story is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation's effort to preserve firsthand memories of September 11 so future generations can learn from those who experienced it.
was in Lemont, IL on 9/11/01.
I was at Lemont, IL high school when I heard the horrific news of the attacks on the twin towers at 8:15 Chicago time. We all were herded into the library to see the horror. We all became quiet, wondering about our loved ones all over the country. Later in the month, Humanities made an 18" x 18" square for the 9-11 memory quilt.
At the Gary Sinise Foundation, we're preserving the stories of those who experienced it so they can be shared with generations to come. We must never forget the pain we endured, the heroism we witnessed, or the togetherness we felt.
Your story is part of our history. Will you share it?
