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Where were you on 9/11?

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.

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Ed B.

was in Salem, MA on 9/11/01.

I remember exactly where I was when I heard that the 1st tower was hit by a plane. I was sitting in my Abnormal Behavioral Psychology class at Salem State University and my girlfriend at the time kept walking by the classroom door to get my attention. Once I went into the hallway she let me know what happened and that we needed to evacuate the school. We drove home listening to the news and as soon as we walked into the door at home, we watched the 2nd plane hit. It is a memory that I will never forget and am proud to live in a nation that came together to help one another during this terrible time in our history.

Gary & Family at a vigil on Sept 14, 2001

A generation of Americans has no memory of 9/11. Stories like Ed's help them remember.

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?

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