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CommunityBuzz! - Tragedy Roll Call - Please Sign InPremEx Sep 11, 01, 10:15 am Since so many of us fly regularly and we have so many friends here, plus due to all of the emails going around expressing concern for FlyerTalkers everywhere, please take the time to just post a "Here" in this thread to let us know you are OK. Thank You. MoreMilesPlease Sep 11, 01, 10:19 am Safe here in Florida and Jim (day tripper) is safe in Seattle. [This message has been edited by MoreMilesPlease (edited 09-11-2001).] ka9taw Sep 11, 01, 10:21 am here in my basement in Chicago. TrojanHorse Sep 11, 01, 10:24 am Safe and sad here at IAD Hunki Sep 11, 01, 10:27 am Safe and sad also here in Seattle, Punki and Peregrine are safe at home. avek00 Sep 11, 01, 10:31 am Safe and sad in ATL. dsimon Sep 11, 01, 10:31 am Here. geo1004 Sep 11, 01, 10:32 am geo OK in DC. Not sure how I'll get home. Godbless everyone affected. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif sdix Sep 11, 01, 10:32 am Safe here in Santa Cruz (PS - There are some flyertalkers on VS19 LHR-SFO - It's diverting back to LHR - all safe) anandrag Sep 11, 01, 10:33 am <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Hunki: Safe and sad also here in Seattle, Punki and Peregrine are safe at home. </font> Safe on the Upper West Side in NY! This is the biggest tragedy that most of us have ever witnessed in our lives. Let's pray for all FlyAAway Sep 11, 01, 10:37 am Safe in Seattle. We were advised that we could leave work "if we did not feel comfortable being here." A tragedy of this magnitude was certainly a distraction. Furthermore, being in a tall building near an airport did not seem a good idea on this saddest of days. Let our hearts and prayers extend to those who have lost loved ones. mweiss Sep 11, 01, 10:40 am Safe in SFO. loco miler Sep 11, 01, 10:42 am Here at work, safe. QuietLion Sep 11, 01, 10:43 am Hunnybear and I are safe at home in Marina del Rey. AZ_MISMAN Sep 11, 01, 10:43 am Doing as well as can be expected here at home. nologic Sep 11, 01, 10:43 am Never left the homestead here in BOS. Thank God, seeing that BOS was not a safe place to be departing from today. AAExecPlatFlier Sep 11, 01, 10:43 am I am here in Northern NJ on business. Saw everything from my window that overlooks NYC. Very scary.... How I'll get home and when I have no idea... God bless everyone... dgolds Sep 11, 01, 10:46 am Safe at home in SFO. Jet'Dillo Sep 11, 01, 10:46 am Jet'Dillo here, safe and sound in downtown SF, South Of Market area. doc Sep 11, 01, 10:48 am Fine, but I have many friends who work in the Towers! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif I remain as hopeful and optimistic as possible. peteropny Sep 11, 01, 10:49 am Partner and I are fine in CVG. Our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this tragedy. BlondeBomber Sep 11, 01, 10:50 am Safe and sound at home in Calgary. Words cannot express the dismay, sorrow and outrage. MBS PremExec Sep 11, 01, 10:52 am Here...And very sad. wanderlust Sep 11, 01, 10:53 am Everything's fine in Oakland. I've taken the UA flight from Newark to SFO a dozen times this year. Very disturbing. Prayers go to the many, many families that were affected by this horrible tragedy this morning. Our history was forever changed today. Flying may never again be the same. At least for a very long time. ------------------ The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page. - St. Augustine of Hippo worldbanker Sep 11, 01, 10:53 am Safe and received notice to evacuate all buildings now (we are contractors not lodged in the main building). Still trying to figure if I should walk home considering traffice and Metro problems. ------------------ "Fly me to the moon and let me earn alot of miles." knit-in Sep 11, 01, 10:55 am numbed http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif in NYC milesandpoints Sep 11, 01, 10:57 am I Was supposed to be on a Project at 130 Liberty Street starting this morning but it got postponed yesterday. For those of you dont know, it is about 150 feet from the 2 towers. I am safe here in Atlanta. Girlfriend is in Midtown NY. My thoughts and Prayers to all... PremEx Sep 11, 01, 10:58 am We heard that Burkey is safe. NJDavid, who began a Mileage Run this morning out of EWR is safe but stranded in MIA. Also heard from Beckles, AusTXHiker, Kokonutz and AnnaS. Non-NonRev Sep 11, 01, 10:59 am OK in FLL. Flew on CO redeye into EWR yesterday morning, after the FA woke me up to raise the seatback, looked out the window and saw the familiar sight of the twin towers. Hard to believe what has happened, especially the loss of innocent lives ..... NJDavid Sep 11, 01, 11:00 am Well, I picked a bad day for a mileage run. I arrived safely from 7:00am EWR-MIA flight on time, to an airport so empty you could hear a pin drop. No one gave us any indication during the flight that anything was wrong, but when we landed, the captain said to proceed to the luggage carousel and apologized that no one woulf be at the gate to assist us. My apologies to my LA friends, who I will not be seeing tonight after all. If the airlines start flying again tomorrow, would you go to be bcak home with your Wife and Kids? (Or should I be renting a car to drive to Newark)? siliconengineer Sep 11, 01, 11:00 am I've a day off today so am fine at home. I think many FTers may be unable to check in for awhile as they could be stranded on flights that have landed at other airports than their destination. shadow Sep 11, 01, 11:01 am Jackie & I have been glued to the TV & phone since 6:30am PDT. We have many friends who work/live in NYC, 2 of which were in the WTC, we think. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif [This message has been edited by shadow (edited 09-11-2001).] lrickets Sep 11, 01, 11:01 am Safe here in Dallas. I have a trip to CDG from DFW on 9/21, don't know if I'm up to it now. My heart and soul goes to everyone. E Sep 11, 01, 11:02 am Here in Dubuque...and in total shock. drtravels Sep 11, 01, 11:03 am Here in Seattle. geo1004 Sep 11, 01, 11:04 am chexfan is OK in NJ... had e-mail from him. DFWTripGuy Sep 11, 01, 11:04 am Here at my office in Dallas. traveltoomuch Sep 11, 01, 11:05 am Safe in my Marriott in BNA. The company I was at this morning evacuated the building...sent all employees home. Prayers to all. ClueByFour Sep 11, 01, 11:06 am Still here. We had to bail out of our building (right between the 28s approach at PIT) shortly before the United flight went down in Somerset. We will not be returning until such time as the FAA gets the 50 or so flights down and checked in PIT. Oddly enough, I was supposed to coordinate a disaster recovery drill for a fortune 500 company starting tomorrow. Now, the facility has been cleared for anticipated action from NYC. ------------------ Saving the world, one clue at a time. Indurain Sep 11, 01, 11:07 am Mrs. Indurain and Indurain are safe at home. Well, we're both at work, but our minds aren't at work... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif Still with mixed emotions... MRLIMO Sep 11, 01, 11:11 am Safe, here in California. Indeed a sad and tragic day in history. Shirl Sep 11, 01, 11:11 am Safe in Southern California, was supposed to fly to RDU, tomorrow. The enormity of these tragedies has me in shock! AusTXHiker Sep 11, 01, 11:12 am Safe and sound in the mountains of VT. braslvr Sep 11, 01, 11:14 am Still in shock but safe at home. AnnaS Sep 11, 01, 11:18 am Safe & on the ground in Baltimore. My plane landed about 5-10 mins before 1st WTC crash. Heard about it in the BWI RCC, just unbelievable... Wiirachay Sep 11, 01, 11:18 am Here in Ithaca, NY. - Pat tigertiger Sep 11, 01, 11:20 am Safe near Berkeley. I was supposed to fly sfo-jfk tomorrow. OMG, I am just not getting my mind around all this. I think I will start a stranded travellers assistance topic. TravelLover Sep 11, 01, 11:23 am I'm ok here in Madison, WI. I'm breathing a deep sign of relief -- I could've been easily in NYC this week. bokich Sep 11, 01, 11:23 am Here in apartment in Scottsdale. Sent home from our office building which is .5 miles from PHX, directly under the approach flight path. badgerfan Sep 11, 01, 11:24 am Here in San Jose... shocked and saddened. My boyfriend was on a UA plane, heading to NY, when the taxi was halted and plane sent back to the gate. I'm grateful he's at home and safe... but still shocked at this tragedy. [This message has been edited by badgerfan (edited 09-11-2001).] flipside Sep 11, 01, 11:30 am Here and sick to my stomach in NY. Hoping to see a post from Plato90s from boston. Flip AAFA Sep 11, 01, 11:34 am Safe and ENRAGED in NY. flipside Sep 11, 01, 11:34 am Here and sick to my stomach in NY. Hoping to see a post from Plato90s from boston. Flip zrs70 Sep 11, 01, 11:35 am Safe in LA. ElmhurstNick Sep 11, 01, 11:35 am My 7:30am ORD-BOS got diverted to Syracuse. From the time the diversion was announced at normal altitude to the time we landed safely was less than 5 minutes. An excellent job by the AA pilots and the ground staff at Syracuse, and I'm at the Wyndham with high-speed access but no car. Not sure what I'm going to do except be thankful and pray. AAFA Sep 11, 01, 11:36 am Safe and ENRAGED in NY. zrs70 Sep 11, 01, 11:37 am Safe in LA. wanderlust Sep 11, 01, 11:38 am Catman wanted me to post that he is all right...a little shaken up, but doing his job delivering the news to the rest of the world. He was at work when it happened. PremEx Sep 11, 01, 11:39 am Catman is safe and busy working the story for NY1 television, where he is a news writer. He was planning on visiting his United angels today at the WTC Ticket Office. Of course hope all made it out Ok. Also heard that Jailer and MileCrazy are fine. [This message has been edited by PremEx (edited 09-11-2001).] bagold Sep 11, 01, 11:42 am i'm safe here in SEA... went back to the hotel... not many people at work anymore... just want to be at home in DFW but no chance for now. TransWorldOne Sep 11, 01, 11:44 am Here at home in Phoenix. markbach Sep 11, 01, 11:45 am I'm here, not travelling today. I also heard from B747-437B (Sean) via email; he's stranded in EWR, but safe. TravelManKen Sep 11, 01, 11:45 am Safe here at home in Sacramento EXPLAT Sep 11, 01, 11:47 am Safe and sad here in LBB. I was supposed to go on a trip today. Numb overall... Alfred-- BingoSF Sep 11, 01, 11:47 am Safe here in SF. Locked out of 1 Embarcadero today, but couldn't concentrate at work anyway. Wish I knew more about all my friends in the WTC. The tears just won't stop. Prayers to all of the poor souls that perished. baobab Sep 11, 01, 11:51 am tree and gardener safe in Boston. Hammertoad Sep 11, 01, 11:53 am Safe at the Southwest Hilton in IAH. Just a $60 cab ride from the airport. I was en-route SDF-IAH (to a connecting flight to DFW) when everything was happening. No in-flight announcements, no announcement at landing, no announcement at airport....etc. Flight status screens also not changed. Baggage service posted a notice that 'due to weather' no bags would be retrieved. Looks like I'll need to go to DFW and retrieve my bags; then head home as the conference I was going to attend will likely be cancelled. Cheers, 'toad JeffS Sep 11, 01, 11:57 am Safe and sound here in Sykesville (Baltimore). Actually have travel plans for tommorow. We'll see what happens. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 11:57 am Home in MKE on call in the ICU today trying to catch news reports as I can. Just got back Sunday night from MIA. God Bless everyone out there. naxos Sep 11, 01, 11:58 am Safe, for the moment in DC. and need to try ot find a way out of town and try to comfort my kids. ChaseTheMiles Sep 11, 01, 11:59 am OK but shocked in DFW. My heart goes out to all lives lost or harmed today. tfung Sep 11, 01, 12:00 pm safe and probably staying put for a while in BOS after this... Jib Sep 11, 01, 12:00 pm At home this week for some unknown reason!!! crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:01 pm Duplicate [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] Jib Sep 11, 01, 12:02 pm At home this week for some unknown reason!!! yyz-den Sep 11, 01, 12:04 pm Safe and sound in Toronto, Canada. Words cannot begin to express my sadness and disgust at this horrific incident. Normally I would be in the States working, thankfully I am at home this week. Please be aware that your Canadian friends will do whatever we can to alleviate the pain and suffering which we all feel. My prayers are with everyone touched by this most heinous crime against all humanity... Dennis. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:05 pm Duplicate Post [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] Weez Sep 11, 01, 12:06 pm At home in UK; horrified by the news; Also due to fly to US Wednesday yyz-den Sep 11, 01, 12:06 pm Safe and sound in Toronto, Canada. Words cannot begin to express my sadness and disgust at this horrific incident. Normally I would be in the States working, thankfully I am at home this week. Please be aware that your Canadian friends will do whatever we can to alleviate the pain and suffering which we all feel. My prayers are with everyone touched by this most heinous crime against all humanity... Dennis. kyklin Sep 11, 01, 12:09 pm OK in LA. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:10 pm Home in MKE on call in the ICU today - trying to catch news reports as I can. Just got back Sunday night from MIA. God Bless everyone out there. kyklin Sep 11, 01, 12:11 pm OK in LA. belle3388 Sep 11, 01, 12:11 pm supposed to be on DL 22 5:55p.m. this afternoon to CDG, then AF 2046 to Warsaw decided to cancel the whole trip enraged and very very sad at this senseless act of terrorrism my deepest sympathy to all the victims' family and friends belle http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif ShouldaBeenABlonde Sep 11, 01, 12:11 pm Safe at work in Ohio. Absolutely sickened by this. My prayers for all. Craig6z Sep 11, 01, 12:13 pm My company's parent must have in excess of 1,000 people in upper floors of Two World Trade Center. Info is sketchy at this time on their status. A very close colleague and personal friend was able to go from the 102nd floor of 2 WTC to the cross-over in the 70's after the first crash. There security tried to keep them from continuing down (I'm assuming via stairs), but most people ignored security. My friend was able to get out and contacted her husband. There are many, many people I've known for years working in 2 WTC. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:13 pm Duplicate Post [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] GDIW Sep 11, 01, 12:14 pm Safe and shocked in IN. All are in my prayers. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:15 pm Sorry - duplicate [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] kdp Sep 11, 01, 12:16 pm Safe in San Francisco- Right by Bay Bridge. Have lots of family in Manhattan jspear Sep 11, 01, 12:18 pm Stunned, but safe in SF. Worrying about whom I may know on the UA EWR-SFO flight... jongar Sep 11, 01, 12:18 pm Here in Long Island - I had reservations at the Hilton Millenium WTC for the weekend. I dont pray, but all those hurt are in my thought's. I hope that the leadership, understands that viloince begets vilionce, please consider your next move Mr Bush, and make it a move of reconcilliation. And Arafat shut that ****ing hole in your face and listen. studley Sep 11, 01, 12:18 pm <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by AAFA: Safe and ENRAGED in NY.</font> I'm glad you're safe, sugar. I thought about you when I heard the news. I'm safe in Dallas. Studley Jamester Sep 11, 01, 12:19 pm Safe here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Has a friend who works for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter (the largest tenant in the World Trade Center) and hoping he had called in sick that morning. My condolence goes out to friends and family of the victims and the rest of the people in the East Coast. (58,000 casualties according to Yahoo!, as large as the Vietnam war) Jamester kdp Sep 11, 01, 12:20 pm Safe in San Francisco- Right by Bay Bridge. Have lots of family in Manhattan ------------------ HHonors Gold, Starwood Gold kdp Sep 11, 01, 12:22 pm Safe in San Francisco- Right by Bay Bridge. Have lots of family in Manhattan ------------------ HHonors Gold, Starwood Gold kdp Sep 11, 01, 12:23 pm Safe in San Francisco- Right by Bay Bridge. Have lots of family in Manhattan ------------------ HHonors Gold, Starwood Gold delacpa Sep 11, 01, 12:25 pm Safe & glued to my TV in West LA -- This is beyond belief and comprehension when the "final" toll becomes available -- Anyone hear from Belle (due to fly out today) kdp Sep 11, 01, 12:26 pm Safe in San Francisco- Right by Bay Bridge. Have lots of family in Manhattan ------------------ HHonors Gold, Starwood Gold PremEx Sep 11, 01, 12:29 pm Heard from Mr.Limo that newself is fine. SMessier Sep 11, 01, 12:29 pm Safe in STR, though my thoughts are with those in NYC and WAS and their friends/families. tovaz Sep 11, 01, 12:29 pm Safe here in Tucson. Was booked on UA flight from TUS-LAX this afternoon, for a meeting on Wednesday. Other people were coming from the DC area, still checking if anyone I know was on AA 77. Just found out that a fellow employee was on AA 11, I am checking to see if others were on it. A terrible tragedy for America and the world. tovaz Nobbi Sep 11, 01, 12:35 pm Safe and numb in the SF Bay Area. I'm to start my first RTW Friday night SFO-YVR-LAX-NRT (rtw ex -canda for price). Wonder what'll happen next........... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif Peace to all. Nobbi tovaz Sep 11, 01, 12:36 pm Duplicate tovaz [This message has been edited by tovaz (edited 09-11-2001).] LEB Sep 11, 01, 12:37 pm If you are in the NYC or DC area, or know folks who are, then you might want to check into this site to let people know you are ok: http://www.shunn.net/okay/ IM4Travel Sep 11, 01, 12:38 pm Safe here in Seattle...people at the office back in NY are trapped there indefinitely. JAWS_II Sep 11, 01, 12:39 pm On the ground in Houston. Cancelled flight this afternoon. "The Eyes and Hearts of Texas are upon You" crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:39 pm Sorry another duplicate [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] tovaz Sep 11, 01, 12:39 pm Safe here in Tucson. Was booked on UA flight from TUS-LAX this afternoon, for a meeting on Wednesday. Other people were coming from the DC area, still checking if anyone I know was on AA 77. Just found out that a fellow employee was on AA 11, I am checking to see if others were on it. A terrible tragedy for America and the world. tovaz LEB Sep 11, 01, 12:40 pm If you are in the NYC or DC area, or know folks who are, then you might want to check into this site to let people know you are ok: http://www.shunn.net/okay/ tovaz Sep 11, 01, 12:41 pm Safe here in Tucson. Was booked on UA flight from TUS-LAX this afternoon, for a meeting on Wednesday. Other people were coming from the DC area, still checking if anyone I know was on AA 77. Just found out that a fellow employee was on AA 11, I am checking to see if others were on it. A terrible tragedy for America and the world. tovaz bbinchi Sep 11, 01, 12:42 pm Here at home in Chicago ... trying to keep emotions in check while reading this thread and listening to news coverage ... being mindful of and thankful for the people in my life ... praying for those who suffered loss. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:42 pm Dup [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] JAWS_II Sep 11, 01, 12:43 pm On the ground in Houston. Cancelled flight this afternoon. "The Eyes and Hearts of Texas are upon You" crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:44 pm Home in MKE on call in the ICU today - trying to catch news reports as I can. Just got back Sunday night from MIA. God Bless everyone out there. techgirl Sep 11, 01, 12:44 pm I'm safe (and stranded until Thursday) in SAN. I've also had e-mail from Dudster (in PA today) and talked to AAdvantage Guy (at home in Dallas). JAWS_II Sep 11, 01, 12:45 pm On the ground in Houston. Cancelled flight this afternoon. "The Eyes and Hearts of Texas are upon You" Klineact Sep 11, 01, 12:45 pm safe, shocked, and saddened here in PHL...my thoughts and prayers to all ------------------ Dena SuperSlug Sep 11, 01, 12:46 pm Here, but otherwise speechless, in Austin. scottstravel Sep 11, 01, 12:48 pm New here, but safe in San Diego. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:50 pm Home in MKE on call in the ICU today - trying to catch news reports as I can. Just got back Sunday night from MIA. God Bless everyone out there. ACORD Sep 11, 01, 12:51 pm Here in Toronto. Was about to start a RTW at 1pm... always_delayed Sep 11, 01, 12:51 pm Safe in VA. On my way home to MD since my flight is canceled tonight. No word yet on my cousin who works in NYC. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif I'm praying for all those who lost friends and family today. opus17 Sep 11, 01, 12:52 pm I'm here, but definately not OK. ChanelCinq Sep 11, 01, 12:52 pm Safe at work in San Mateo, CA. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:53 pm Duplicate again http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] Goldlust Sep 11, 01, 12:53 pm I am safe in Denmark. What a awful thing, I really don't think America deserved this. Everybody here in Denmark are watching TV, so nobody wanted to buy insurrance today... Wow, still amazing that such a thing could happen. Guess security was not good enough. I hope the deaths are few. JAWS_II Sep 11, 01, 12:54 pm On the ground in Houston. Cancelled flight this afternoon. "The Eyes and Hearts of Texas are upon You" Jailer Sep 11, 01, 12:54 pm Safe and sorrowful in Los Angeles, flew in last night on AA. My secretary’s aunt killed at the Pentagon. World trade center in Long Beach under police protection, Federal building next door closed. Toxa Sep 11, 01, 12:54 pm Safe in POA, Brazil. squeakr Sep 11, 01, 12:55 pm here and safe, all my family in new york are ok. i am shocked and numb. ACORD Sep 11, 01, 12:56 pm Here in Toronto. Was about to start a RTW at 1pm... crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 12:57 pm Home in MKE on call in the ICU today - trying to catch news reports as I can. Just got back Sunday night from MIA. God Bless everyone out there. Toxa Sep 11, 01, 12:57 pm Safe in POA, Brazil. Mile High Sep 11, 01, 12:58 pm Safe here in Denver. Toxa Sep 11, 01, 12:59 pm Safe in POA, Brazil. crAAzy Sep 11, 01, 1:00 pm Darn it again [This message has been edited by crAAzy (edited 09-11-2001).] Toxa Sep 11, 01, 1:02 pm Safe in POA, Brazil. Jailer Sep 11, 01, 1:03 pm Safe and sorrowful in Los Angeles, flew in last night on AA. My secretary’s aunt killed at the Pentagon. World trade center in Long Beach under police protection, Federal building next door closed. wigstheone Sep 11, 01, 1:03 pm I am safe as well. My condolences to every one involved and affected. What happened this morning at the World Trade Centers was the worst thing I have ever seen. Toxa Sep 11, 01, 1:07 pm Dupe. [This message has been edited by Toxa (edited 09-11-2001).] freeupgrade Sep 11, 01, 1:09 pm Safe and sound in Tulsa. ManyMiles Sep 11, 01, 1:09 pm Okay here. My mother and brother are booked on UA IAD-LGA tomorrow. I'm glad they didn't pick today. fparker1 Sep 11, 01, 1:10 pm here in orlano with 5 flights scheduled in next week 3 trans cons and 2 up and down the coast of california. would guess i will miss some of these estnet Sep 11, 01, 1:10 pm safe and VERY sad MagMile Sep 11, 01, 1:20 pm Thoughts are with everyone who unfortunately might have been touched by this. FlyerAl Sep 11, 01, 1:21 pm Safe and sound here in Hamilton, ON - but deeply saddened by today's events. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif paradocs Sep 11, 01, 1:24 pm I am in SAT with a heavy heart and offer my prayers to all whose lives were lost or whose lives will never be the same as a result of this tragedy. RDouglas Sep 11, 01, 1:24 pm OK here in Alexandria, VA. Have been watching Pentagon burn from my back door. Several sonic booms as fighter jets scrambled out of Andrews Airforce Base and circled DC and Pentagon. Was to board CO metal at 6:30am tomorrow to head for Florida. The conference of bankers I was to speak at has cancelled due to the expected heavy loss of life in the financial industry in NYC. They felt it would be inappropriate to be at a South Florida Resort while this trajedy continues to unfold. God bless the victims and their families. God bless those selfless rescuers puttuing their lives on the line. God bless America. Jim_B Sep 11, 01, 1:26 pm Safe, but severly shocked, in Santiago. Jim_B Sep 11, 01, 1:29 pm Safe, but severly shocked, in Santiago. KittyCatPilots Sep 11, 01, 1:29 pm KittyCatPilots and his family are all safe in the Houston Texas area. IAH and HOU are closed at this hour. Federal builings and a few high rise buildings in Downtown are reportedly closed. I am angry and terribly upset. May God bless those families and all of us in our Great Nation. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with all. To all my flying friends, please be carefull and remain ever alert. God Bless and Safe Flying... Catman Sep 11, 01, 1:32 pm Just confirming PremEx and wadnerlust's words that I am ok, shaken up, exausted and wanting to go home to my cats. I don't know if that's possible. chazas Sep 11, 01, 1:32 pm Ok in Honolulu - my partner was supposed to go to the Mainland within the next couple fo days, so I'm incredibly thankful, personally, that he's here with me now. My thoughts are with everyone on this board. I don't post much, but I've been here for years and feel like I know all of you. fscher Sep 11, 01, 1:34 pm pages four and five are not pulling up. I assume this is getting posted. I am in Houston and safe. Our city has lots of closings, too. This roll call will tell us who is ok..........but how will we know who is not? I have been flying back and forth to Florida since my father in law has pancreatic cancer. Knowing I could not have gone today if I needed to is really a bad feeling. My prayers are with all the victims in this tragedy. mspman Sep 11, 01, 1:39 pm Alive and kicking here in MSP. I'm nervous about going home, but I am nonetheless fine. Jeff http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif SFOJFK Sep 11, 01, 1:42 pm Safe in the bay. Got in touch with family in MD and they're ok. Got in touch with girlfriend in NY and her family is ok. Still haven't reached my family in NY yet. Fly Boy Sep 11, 01, 1:45 pm I am here and in YVR, but have been unable to confirm the status of family in New York City. Lokahi Sep 11, 01, 1:45 pm Calm but shocked beyond words in Hawaii. If there are any FT'ers stranded in HNL (lots of Pacific flights putting down here, and there are apparently nine still in the air under military escort bound for here), please let me know if I can be of help...will be checking email often throughout the day. Sagy Sep 11, 01, 1:49 pm Safe at home (office building was closed) ------------------ Sagy PlatAAagain Sep 11, 01, 1:55 pm Safe, sad, and really P*SSED OFF in SJC. Supposed to be on my way to CUN today for biz,fun, and sun. Now scheduled for tomorrow, but I don't really want to go anymore... However, I refuse to give in to the COWARDS who murder innocent people. A terrible loss. My condolences to those who lost loved ones in this tragedy. I hope I am not among them, as I have many friends in NYC. -Plat SJC2ISP Sep 11, 01, 2:07 pm Here in Chicago. Flew BOS-ORD yesterday morning. Better half a doc in Long Island, safe but seemingly very busy. Art234 Sep 11, 01, 2:12 pm I was just boarding a US Exp flight ISP-BOS when my wife called my cell to tell me of the first crash. We thought it was just an accident. I am now home, safe and sound--my thoughts and prayers go out to those who were not so fortunate. Luckily, my step-daughter's dad is also fine. He evacuated his office in the WTC after the first hit. God bless those who were touched by this, and swift justice to those responsible. Regards Art at ISP JS1K Sep 11, 01, 2:15 pm Safe in Denver, prayers to all Irvine Sep 11, 01, 2:19 pm Safe in So. Cal. What a terrible day. I am numb. My thoughts and prayers are with all. Irvine. Ling Sep 11, 01, 2:22 pm Grounded at work. Am in shock and disbelief about the whole matter. Hawaii in five days, but will cancel the trip. Linda lalala Sep 11, 01, 2:25 pm Safe and sad in Seattle. Bro is stranded in Denver and is thinking about hiring a car to MKE. Glad he called. Trip to Iran may be postponed, there is always next year. May you all be safe. lala Ling Sep 11, 01, 2:27 pm Grounded at work. Am in shock and disbelief about the whole matter. Hawaii in five days, but will cancel the trip. Linda ScottC Sep 11, 01, 2:28 pm Safe back home after just landing in AMS out of LHR. FlyingG Sep 11, 01, 2:39 pm Safe in Indy sfpaul900 Sep 11, 01, 2:42 pm I am grateful to be home in San Francisco. I was on UA863 last night from JFK which was delayed 4 hours due to weather. The pilot announced that the delay could last for hours and if anyone wanted to get off and fly today, they could do so. The pax in front of me (1B) and several of his companions in C were on the phone to UA and got rebooked on the 8 am flight today. I only hope that was the 8 am flight from JFK and not EWR since the EWR flight was the tragic flight 93. Paul mauld Sep 11, 01, 2:43 pm I was evacuated from my midtown Manhattan office and am now safe at home in Metuchen NJ. Although a planned trip to London & Stockholm this Thurs is now in doubt. chrism Sep 11, 01, 2:44 pm Safe at home and very happy to say all three sons who work in NYC are also okay. The oldest was taking off from EWR when the first plane hit the Trade Center. He's stranded in Detroit but alive and well. He's with the FBI so he and fellow agents were going to drive back to NY. The other two were trying to get home, one to Woodside, the other on Metro North. My thoughts and prayers go out to those still waiting to hear about loved ones. Chris AZ_MISMAN Sep 11, 01, 2:45 pm <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by BlondeBomber: Words cannot express the dismay, sorrow and outrage.</font> A co-worker just gave me the word to describe this... She said "I feel violated." Vulcan Sep 11, 01, 2:46 pm Safe and sound in NJ. We are a bedroom for NYC in the Princeton area. My wife, Sondra, as Mayor, has to deal with issues like what to do with "latchkey" kids whose parents work in NYC and can't get home tonight. The problems multiply the more you think about it. mauld Sep 11, 01, 2:47 pm I was evacuated from my midtown Manhattan office and am now safe at home in Metuchen NJ. Although a planned trip to London & Stockholm this Thurs is now in doubt. bugsy Sep 11, 01, 2:48 pm Sending Thoughts and Prayers from MEL Larrude Sep 11, 01, 2:50 pm Safe, sad, but happy that my daughter is between jobs this week and is safe out on the island and had not gone into the city today. dhammer53 Sep 11, 01, 2:53 pm At 9:00 eastern time, my sister called me to tell me about the crash. She knows I fly. The hardest thing for us here in New York is not being able to do anything. I'm in White Plains. That's 30 miles from the trade center. All inbound roads / bridges / tunnels into the city are closed. This is just the beginning. Many of us here will be attending funerals soon. This is so sad. All of us know people that work down at the WTC. Truly a sad day here in NY. Please go give blood. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif Dan mwp2paris Sep 11, 01, 2:53 pm Safe at home after trip to LGA cancelled...still in disbelief, though. The videos still just don't seem real. Glad to see some posts from my new friends from the 9/7-9 AA TPE run...hope all are well. Thoughts and prayers to the fine folks at AA and UA who were just doing their jobs today and got caught up in this nightmare. lyss710 Sep 11, 01, 2:53 pm OK here. Larrude Sep 11, 01, 2:54 pm Safe, sad, but happy that my daughter is between jobs this week and is safe out on the island and had not gone into the city today. nj_flyer Sep 11, 01, 2:55 pm I am fine and at home in N.j. saw the fire and the collapse from the roof of my building at work. Larrude Sep 11, 01, 2:56 pm Safe, sad, but happy that my daughter is between jobs this week and is safe out on the island and had not gone into the city today. MileTex Sep 11, 01, 2:57 pm I'm stuck here in Warsaw. Not sure when I can get out. I just want to go home http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif abdawson1 Sep 11, 01, 2:59 pm My wife and I arrived in PVD at 11:30pm last night safe and sound and a few minutes early. It seems a little ironic as we uneventfully exited that plane. Little did we know why it was about to be parked at that gate for who knows how long. UA*AA Sep 11, 01, 3:00 pm I am here but quite sad. rtpflyer Sep 11, 01, 3:03 pm I'm safe at home in the Raleigh area. My wife is safely stranded in a hotel in Charlotte (on the way to Grand Cayman for a dive trip). snake Sep 11, 01, 3:04 pm Under my rock. LarryU Sep 11, 01, 3:07 pm I am safe but saddened at home in the PDX suburbs. As I stare out at the clear planeless skies over the Willamette valley, my TV continues to blare increasingly shocking news of yet another senseless tragedy, of a magnitude I have never before experienced. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif I know many people who worked at the WTC and the surrounding area but have not yet ascertained their fate. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif As things stand now, I am currently scheduled to fly to JFK next Wednesday. ccengct Sep 11, 01, 3:10 pm Safe near RDU. A colleague who had traveled to New York yesterday and was in lower Manhattan this morning has reported in. AAPlatinum Sep 11, 01, 3:12 pm Home safely from work, still in a bit of shock. My lovely view out of my apartment windows forever gone... silverpie Sep 11, 01, 3:12 pm Here. Mom almost wasn't (no danger, but she considered postponing her return home due to illness--if she had, she'd be stranded in Houston). LarryU Sep 11, 01, 3:14 pm [Dupe] [This message has been edited by LarryU (edited 09-11-2001).] LarryU Sep 11, 01, 3:17 pm [Dupe] [This message has been edited by LarryU (edited 09-11-2001).] Plato90s Sep 11, 01, 3:21 pm Safe and sound and busy in Boston, as my company has now evacuated personnel to our DR site to prepare for operations away from downtown Boston. This disaster hits especially close to home because both aircrafts that hit NYC came from Boston, and AA 11 is actually a flight I take when I go to LA. There but for the grace of god.... LarryU Sep 11, 01, 3:21 pm [Dupe] [This message has been edited by LarryU (edited 09-11-2001).] whlinder Sep 11, 01, 3:23 pm Shocked in Seattle. Whole family is OK but Dad is stuck in Detroit and was supposed to fly back to DC tonight. But thats not gonna happen... What a sad day... chemist661 Sep 11, 01, 3:27 pm At home in Quartz Hill. Boss call a while ago & said not to come into work. (I work at a wastewater plant about a mile from the Los Angeles Airport). Boss said some freeways were shut down by airport so was glad she saved me hours of driving misery. Heart goes out to all affected. crankyusi Sep 11, 01, 3:29 pm We're safe in San Jose. We did our first visit to the Pentagon only 10 days ago. Anybody hear from DHammer, or hopefully I missed him checking in. INDPremExec Sep 11, 01, 3:32 pm Safe and saddned in Providnece. After cancelling our training today our company has extended our hotel reservation until Monday in case the airports stay closed for awhile. This is a such an un thinkable tragedy. My thoughts and prayers to all involved. Pacha Sep 11, 01, 3:34 pm Safe at home in LA Mizu Sep 11, 01, 3:35 pm Safe and shocked in downtown SF. Comicwoman Sep 11, 01, 3:37 pm Safe and sad north of ORD. If anyone is stuck at ORD, email me. Mizu Sep 11, 01, 3:38 pm [dupe] [This message has been edited by Mizu (edited 09-11-2001).] LarryU Sep 11, 01, 3:42 pm [Dupe] [This message has been edited by LarryU (edited 09-11-2001).] Mizu Sep 11, 01, 3:45 pm [dupe] [This message has been edited by Mizu (edited 09-11-2001).] Caractacus Sep 11, 01, 3:45 pm Well I'm glad to be home in East Texas. My family flew out of IAD (where one of the hijacked planes left from) on Sunday, and I can still picture security. Due to a cancellation I stayed at the ticket counter to sort out getting assignments for an earlier flight and sent my wife and two small children on ahead to the gate. I passed through security by myself with a bag and our daughter's carseat - the car seat was too big for the scanners so the security guard took it off my hands and gave it a cursory pat-down. It didn't even go through the walk-through metal detectors, so it would be very easy to conceal a weapon in something like that. Security will have to get better than that. I'm also booked in to attend a conference on the 49th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center in about two weeks - I'm sad to think that not only will there likely be no conference, but all of the people hosting it whose offices are there have probably perished. What a sick world we live in. I pray for wisdom for America's leaders, and for comfort and support for the victims and their families. LarryU Sep 11, 01, 3:53 pm [Dupe] [This message has been edited by LarryU (edited 09-11-2001).] wharvey Sep 11, 01, 3:54 pm Here in Rochester, NY William dgray Sep 11, 01, 3:55 pm I'm home safe in Mississippi....just absolutely flabbergasted! I'm horrified at this tragedy and cannot imagine the scene in NY or DC(it's look some horror movie). I was recently there having lunch and shopping at the WTC. I am saying a prayer for everyone involved or affected by this. I hope to see more posts. Darlene Gray dgray Sep 11, 01, 3:56 pm I'm home safe in Mississippi....just absolutely flabbergasted! I'm horrified at this tragedy and cannot imagine the scene in NY or DC(it's look some horror movie). I was recently there having lunch and shopping at the WTC. I am saying a prayer for everyone involved or affected by this. I hope to see more posts. Darlene Gray MIKESILV Sep 11, 01, 3:58 pm Back at home from survey on Russian ship,crew was at first mystified by my really foul mood. This will change the USA and airtravel forever, just too hard to comprehend. Mike dgray Sep 11, 01, 3:59 pm I'm home safe in Mississippi....just absolutely flabbergasted! I'm horrified at this tragedy and cannot imagine the scene in NY or DC(it's look some horror movie). I was recently there having lunch and shopping at the WTC. I am saying a prayer for everyone involved or affected by this. I hope to see more posts. Darlene Gray tullupump Sep 11, 01, 4:03 pm Safe in Chicago. BTW, if there are any FT'ers stranded in Chicago, drop me a note if you guys need anything. Would be glad to help in any way that I can... A very sad day indeed.... NUNO Sep 11, 01, 4:04 pm Safe and sad at the Upper West Side of New York ------------------ "We must go there and see." Jacques Yves Cousteau miket Sep 11, 01, 4:18 pm Safe and sound in SFO. Deeply saddened. anim8r Sep 11, 01, 4:22 pm Safe on Cape Cod. Tomphot Sep 11, 01, 4:28 pm I was in Hartsfield for the 1st of 5 flights this week. I am now home for the duration. Waitng to hear from a friend who works in WTC. tom911 Sep 11, 01, 4:31 pm Home in the Bay Area. tom911 Sep 11, 01, 4:33 pm Home in the Bay Area. onedog Sep 11, 01, 4:35 pm Onedog here, safe in Los Angeles with the Pupster. The Mrs. is stranded in Denver, but safe and sound. I was just about to head out the door to the airport for my regular LAX-SJC commute when this all happened. WOW RAD Sep 11, 01, 4:44 pm I'm back in my hotel room in Toronto wondering just when I'll get home to Denver. I'm supposed to leave on UA 1737 at 12:10, but I'm thinking it won't go. j379pa Sep 11, 01, 4:50 pm safe & sad in PHX. JP jabez Sep 11, 01, 4:52 pm In San Antonio.I have no idea when I'll be able to fly home,but I am thankful to be alive.My prayers are for the families affected and our President. SFO 1K Sep 11, 01, 4:53 pm I'm here in SF, safe. Friends in NY are shaken but ok. Waiting to hear from one more, a physician who must be living a nightmare at the hospitals. jabez Sep 11, 01, 4:54 pm In San Antonio.I have no idea when I'll be able to fly home,but I am thankful to be alive.My prayers are for the families affected and our President. ZENMAN12 Sep 11, 01, 4:56 pm Safe in PDX, milage run complete.The trains are running but the company has us on the alert. RKG Sep 11, 01, 5:12 pm Safe and angry in Santa Clara. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. RKG Sep 11, 01, 5:16 pm Safe and angry in Santa Clara. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. bigeyes1 Sep 11, 01, 5:17 pm My family and I are safe and sad here in Texas. Our thoughts and prayers to everyone during this time of terrible tragedy. God Bless You All... basenji Sep 11, 01, 5:24 pm Safe at home in Seattle. Devastated. The shock hasn't faded amongst my colleagues and friends here at United... TexasPT Sep 11, 01, 5:30 pm Safe and in shock at home in DFW . . . Was supposed to travel to MEX today, not planning on traveling until next week, at the earliest. bwi1k Sep 11, 01, 5:30 pm Safe at home. This certainly puts the never-ending discussions on the best seats in C into perspective. sggolf Sep 11, 01, 5:41 pm Safe but deeply saddened in the Bay Area. BobLinderman Sep 11, 01, 5:42 pm Safe in SAN...and praying for my fellow humanity to come to their senses. iluv2fly Sep 11, 01, 5:49 pm Safe in Chicago. I live on the 64th floor of a high profile building and it was evacuated and work at an Exchange in the Loop and that was also closed. I have made many visits to the firms located in WTC throughout the years. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of the victims of this vile attack. Middle_Seat Sep 11, 01, 6:01 pm Safe here in Austin, headed for PDX and Seattle day after tomorrow. ------------------ Middle_Seat kev LAX Sep 11, 01, 6:13 pm Safe in SFO.... A sad, sad day and our world is forever changed. Peace and safety to all of you, Kevin Indo-flyer Sep 11, 01, 6:17 pm Was supposed to leave on a LAX-SJC-TPE mileage run, but did not even make it to the airport. Thankful I am at home, but saddened by the tragedy. Will be in church tonight to pray for everyone and our great country. safetymom Sep 11, 01, 6:20 pm Safe here in PIT. I have 2 flights next week. Not real thrilled about flying right now. mjm Sep 11, 01, 6:23 pm Safe here in Tokyo after returning from across the street in WFC just recently. Waiting to hear from friends there. Shock is holding back the tears, barely. Mike mjm Sep 11, 01, 6:26 pm Safe here in Tokyo after returning from across the street in WFC just recently. Waiting to hear from friends there. Shock is holding back the tears, barely. Mike olgabolga Sep 11, 01, 6:35 pm safe and sound in Boston mjm Sep 11, 01, 6:37 pm Dupe [This message has been edited by mjm (edited 09-11-2001).] transpac Sep 11, 01, 6:41 pm Am safe at home. Prayers for everyone. axicano Sep 11, 01, 6:44 pm Glad to see that so many of you are ok. ME1st Sep 11, 01, 6:50 pm Made it safely home (car) thoughts and prayers with all Moriarty Sep 11, 01, 6:53 pm Here in body but my mind is just somewhere else. I just haven't been able to focus since I found out. God bless ... stimpy Sep 11, 01, 6:55 pm I just landed in London from Warsaw. Most Euro flights out of Warsaw left on time, but we were told there were long ATC delays at LHR presumably due to a lot of planes returning back. stimpy Sep 11, 01, 6:58 pm [This message has been edited by stimpy (edited 09-12-2001).] |