09/11/2026
I took a moment today to reflect on what happened on this day 25 years ago. I am like most people remember where I was . You will never forget that morning on and the memories of how everyone came together as one country to get through the devastation that it caused.
I had just got off work from the midnight shift at the Amoco/Bp plant in Whiting after working 12 straight nights. It was my last shift for the week expecting to have a few days off.
As I did frequently, I stopped at a local Schererville breakfast restaurant that I went to often to have some breakfast and visit with my regular group of guys that met there. Then I expected to go home a rest up days ahead.
A few of us were chatting when one of our friends came in and told us that a crash in New York had just occurred but didn’t know the details. A short time later a second friend came in told us about the second plane.
The rest is history, as we all left and headed home. I spent the next three days glued to the TV watching all news of the disaster. It just broke my heart and still does everyday.
Every year I go to the Schererville’s 911 Memorial ceremony which I will attend this evening.
A day, months, and years that we will never forget.
We will always remember and will alway educate the future generations about what happened that day and tell them how our nation came together stronger and leaned on one another for comfort and support.
