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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2011
Page
2
Dick Dewar discusses witnessing the 9 11 attacks from California. He recalls hearing the first plane hit the North Tower after 6 am and realizing it was not an accident when the second plane struck the South Tower. He watched coverage with millions of Americans.
Richard Pearce and Police Chief Pete Frommer describe watching the first plane strike live in a Greenville management class and witnessing the second plane hit, a shocking scene that left them stunned and searching for explanations.
Lessie Price recalls standing in her boss's office as a television showed a shocking scene with many people gathered to watch, wondering how many were on the airlines and what had occurred.
Don Wells describes hearing on a radio that a plane hit the Twin Towers as a contractor mentioned the event. He learned from his wife at home what was unfolding, and he felt a scary sense that the country was under attack.
Lindsay Findley, executive director of the Aiken County chapter of the American Red Cross, recalls a freshman year at College of Charleston when a roommate told suitemates the World Trade Center had been hit, and they watched in awe for hours.
Fragmentary remarks from a city clerk describe an in office moment and TV viewing of an event. Names mentioned include Sara Ridout and R Leduc with Ronnie, but the context and actions are not fully readable. The record preserves the partial testimony without clear dates or outcomes.
A witness describes watching live coverage of the World Trade Center strikes. He recalls seeing two planes hit the towers during the Today show broadcast and realizing the events were not accidents. He then devoted himself to follow ongoing news coverage.
J Strom Thurmond Jr. describes preparing to select a jury in Aiken County as the second plane struck the World Trade Center, prompting court staff to watch the unfolding attack on a judge's chambers television. The judge led the court in a solemn, national remembrance.
Aiken County Sheriff Michael Hunt recalls being in the detective division when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. He watched as another plane struck Tower 2 and describes the shock and concern about what might come next.
Ray Fleming of the Aiken County School Board recalls proctoring a test at North Augusta Elementary when news broke from New York. He describes running to the TV and feeling devastated while reflecting on delaying or guiding students to discuss the tragedy with parents.
SRR president and project manager Dave Olson recalls a senior staff meeting when the first plane hit the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and the concern for family and nearby nuclear facilities. Avondale Mills staff watched the second plane strike, spending days in the conference room watching TV.
SAS operations manager Dave Moody recounts being at home in Carlsbad New Mexico when the first and second towers were struck. He describes watching coverage with his wife and praying for those affected while noting the lasting impact of that day on memory.
In observance of September 11, the South Carolina Votes section will appear in the newspaper's Monday edition, offering updated election coverage, candidate profiles, and polling information.
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