I was still working at the bank then. Was in my office getting ready for the day ahead, when the wife called me with details about what was happening. I went out to our lobby where the TV's were, and we all watched incredulously in utter disbelief, confusion, anger...... & a bit of fear After watching from there until the "initial attacks" were over (there was that rumor that another plane was heading for the Sears' Tower)..... I headed home, and then ultimately to my oldest's school to pick him up & bring him home with us. I remember I called ahead to see if they were dismissing early, and was told "No..... But we're not stopping parents from picking up" At that point, it was still early enough, with the media fear being there were more attacks coming in a wave across the country, and all I knew was if our nation was under attack, and perhaps going to end as we knew it...... I wanted my family all together so I could better protect them.... Either from the attackers, or the general anarchy that was sure to ensue. I remember trying to remain calm while grabbing him out of the lunchroom, but ended up losing it a bit & loving him up some, once we got to the parking lot Was glued to the TV for the next several days, soaking up every image/piece of information on every channel I could. I didn't want to miss or forget anything. Couldn't believe that one of my clients actually still wanted to keep our appt. that afternoon. Was a little irritated that they wouldn't have thought about rescheduling The flag I flew today is the same one I purchased a few days after 9/11. It's faded, & a bit frayed...... But I'll fly that same flag with pride until there's nothing left of it. I only wish the tremendous & overwhelming feeling of unity & national pride which swelled immediately followed that tragic day, lasted as long as my old flag has