I had not read this before this week. Not only did the OP make me feel as if I was right there as well, it brought back a flood of memories from September 11, 2001. That day has changed so many of our lives in so many ways, and while we will never forget, we seem to always remember while stuck in a security checkpoint somewhere, removing our shoes and belts, liquids and laptops.
Reading this post (and reading it over again) brought back all of the memories of loved ones lost, and heroes who never had the opportunity to be thanked. Many people lost their lives because they put the lives of others before their own safety.
We will always remember.