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09-11-2007, 10:43 AM
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#16 | | Der Crewchief
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Country:  | I remember being in the hanger working on an aircraft and the commander came and put us all in formation and told us what happened. We were then put on lockdown and not allowed to leave the hanger except to go in groups to the chow hall. In the chow hall I saw the towers collapse. I dont think there was a soldier in the chow hall with dry eyes.
Later that night we were told to report to the barracks and start packing our bags. We ended up not going anywhere for awhile though.
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09-11-2007, 10:45 AM
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#17 | | "Shooter"
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As I drove by a local fire station on my way to work, I saw the fire trucks pulled out of the station and the on-duty firefighters all observing a moment of silence by the flag at half staff. It was a poignant moment.
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09-11-2007, 10:50 AM
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#18 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | As will I Erich.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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09-11-2007, 02:47 PM
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#19 | | the old Sage
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Country: | I have her tracked believe it or not and they are over Kansas City right now.........looking good guys and thanks.... so far 
Chris when they sent you into lock-down did you have any idea where your next stop was going to be ? .......... I wonder if you had a 6th sense as did I momentarily
something very cool this morn at 5am at the airport the chap in charge of security got everyones attention and we too had a minute of silence in memory, and I mean you could of dropped a pin and it could of been heard....... | |
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09-11-2007, 03:08 PM
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#20 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Erich 
gusy I would appreciate your prayers today as I dropped off my bride of 33 years with a friend on a long hall east-ward by plane to Tennessee. though this might be the safest day on the planet to fly.......still........... I have never seen the small airport she flew out of so busy in my life, security units were going absolutely nutz and it seemed to rushed in my opinion which creeped me out. So during the day if you would send a few prayers up to the Father on her behalf and her friend traveling with her it would be most appreciated.
we remember - thanks Chris, and thanks for serving
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| Erich..Thoughts and prayers are with you and your bride and friend , Godspeed to them.. Also to the ones that lost and gave, and continue to do so.... Thank YOU!
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09-12-2007, 11:42 AM
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#21 | | Der Crewchief
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Originally Posted by Erich Chris when they sent you into lock-down did you have any idea where your next stop was going to be ? .......... I wonder if you had a 6th sense as did I momentarily | We all had a little bit of an idea. We were briefed a few hours later (stuff that did not make the news till days later) on things and then we really knew. We ended up not going to Afganiland though.
They held us off for other things.
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09-12-2007, 06:43 PM
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#22 | | the old Sage
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Country: | not at all surprised Chris and ..........yes my wife made it on the ground studying hard in Tennesse with 7500 other crazy's this week | |
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09-13-2007, 06:37 AM
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#23 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | I don't think anyone who saw it happening will ever forget...
The next generation will probably view it the same way as the current 'young uns' view the Falklands or WW2 - just part of History...
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09-13-2007, 07:04 AM
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