I was in OAC starting my last year highschool (then grade 13 in Ontario). Sick as a dog, one of my friends turned around in class and said, "did you hear the WTC in NY was hit by 2 planes"? It was around 10am where I believe they fell by that time. I was just like others thinking it was likely a small aircraft and no biggie, not thinking of the people in those buildings. A few minutes later, our principle gets on the PA, and states it was a terrorist attack, both towers are down, and to send our prayers to those there. I was shocked, came home due to being sick and just sat stuck to the TV for probably 12 hours straight. My dad was in absolute shock too when he seen it live. Now just typing this, I recall how I couldn't go anywhere without my parents throwing a fit at the time stating that terrorist activities can happen anywhere, ie: mall, theatre, arena, etc. Everyone was on pins for the next few weeks. It really was one of those situations you'll remember the rest of your life. The saddest part of the story was losing that same friend who told me, about 10 months later in a car accident when we were about to start our first year university.
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