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WebairMetz · 09-11-2009, 01:14 PM

I was very close to the WTC. I worked about 2 blocks away which are very small blocks when you are downtown. My boss who happened to be home alerted me to CNN which I put on my screen. I then walked downstairs and debated with a few coworkers as we were getting hit with paper and burnt debris everywhere.....if we should walk down and see whats up.

I wanted nothing to do with going down there, even though we were so close. I had a bad feeling about the whole thing. Moments later, I heard the worst sound that I have ever heard. The sound of a plane ripping through a building and the subsequent explosion. The glass doors on my building were shaking it was so loud and close. Honestly when I remember the sound it makes me sick. Nothing will ever describe or come close to what we heard and saw that day.

My first instinct was to get to safety so I grabbed the nearest coworker Maureen who was stunned and we bolted to my buildings basement and walked out the back entrance. People everywhere were running for their lives. It was surreal. I needed to tell my boss that something was up so I stupidly went upstairs and told him that I was leaving the city- that we were under a terrorist attack (to which I had no knowledge but had a strong feeling) I sent a letter to our client base that the office is closed today due to the events at the WTC. I grabbed Maureen and we both headed away from the WTC towards the nearest subway. We didnt speak to eachother for at least 20-30 minutes as we were both in shock.

The train was heading into queens at the time and about 2 stops from our station, the conductor of the train announced that ALL trains have been suspended and to get off the train now. I consider myself lucky to be quick witted enough to get the f' out. I was on one of the last trains out of NYC. My brother had to walk home 20 miles over the bridge and he was about 60 blocks away.

Outside in queens, we looked across the county to see both buildings smoking and one collapsed.

My office was closed for the next 10 days because we were in the debree zone. I wore a mask to work while in the streets and had to go through massive security to get to my job daily. The stench of the aftermath was another thing I will never forget.

Sorry for the long story. I remember it like it was yesterday.

09-11-2009, 01:14 PM
WebairMetz Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 920	I was very close to the WTC. I worked about 2 blocks away which are very small blocks when you are downtown. My boss who happened to be home alerted me to CNN which I put on my screen. I then walked downstairs and debated with a few coworkers as we were getting hit with paper and burnt debris everywhere.....if we should walk down and see whats up. I wanted nothing to do with going down there, even though we were so close. I had a bad feeling about the whole thing. Moments later, I heard the worst sound that I have ever heard. The sound of a plane ripping through a building and the subsequent explosion. The glass doors on my building were shaking it was so loud and close. Honestly when I remember the sound it makes me sick. Nothing will ever describe or come close to what we heard and saw that day. My first instinct was to get to safety so I grabbed the nearest coworker Maureen who was stunned and we bolted to my buildings basement and walked out the back entrance. People everywhere were running for their lives. It was surreal. I needed to tell my boss that something was up so I stupidly went upstairs and told him that I was leaving the city- that we were under a terrorist attack (to which I had no knowledge but had a strong feeling) I sent a letter to our client base that the office is closed today due to the events at the WTC. I grabbed Maureen and we both headed away from the WTC towards the nearest subway. We didnt speak to eachother for at least 20-30 minutes as we were both in shock. The train was heading into queens at the time and about 2 stops from our station, the conductor of the train announced that ALL trains have been suspended and to get off the train now. I consider myself lucky to be quick witted enough to get the f' out. I was on one of the last trains out of NYC. My brother had to walk home 20 miles over the bridge and he was about 60 blocks away. Outside in queens, we looked across the county to see both buildings smoking and one collapsed. My office was closed for the next 10 days because we were in the debree zone. I wore a mask to work while in the streets and had to go through massive security to get to my job daily. The stench of the aftermath was another thing I will never forget. Sorry for the long story. I remember it like it was yesterday. __________________ Webair Internet Development, Inc. Phone: 1 866 WEBAIR 1 Fax: 516.938.5100 x-152 [email protected] aim: WebairMetzger ICQ: 489798823