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We were a home school family and home on 9-11-2001.
My sons and I watched as the first tower burned. The news commentators speculated about the "accident". Then we watched as the second plane hit the second tower. That morning we watched the both World Trade Center Towers collapse.
The boys were getting very excited, calling their scout friends, then the news switched to Washington, D.C. I, frankly, could not believe this, then word of a plane crashed in Pennsylvania. It would be some time before we learned the full story Pennsylvania.
My oldest son, then 13, joined the Marine Corps as soon as he could, 5 years later.
His brother, my youngest, joined the Navy @ 19.
This is the result of an attack on our country, a spontaneous patriotic outpouring from all over this country.
As you can see my boys had to wait to serve, but the intensity of their resolve did not wane.
I am gateful this country still produces young men that love this country so much that they are willing to lay down their lives, put themselves in harm way for us. I am especially proud that my sons choose to serve.
Last year I ordered this sign - see picture. I will never forget!
Carole Handley
PMM Sgt Matthew (in-active reserves)
PNM MM Reed
Eagle Scouts, both!
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