I was on my way to work at one of the hospitals where I photographed the newborns. I heard live reporting on the radio and I was in disbelief, thinking that this was some promotional material for an upcoming movie or something. Then it was announced that the second tower was hit and I sat at a red light grasping that this had actually happened. I walked into the hospital, went directly to my floor and right over to the center area desk and announced "We are at war." Everybody seemed occupied with work and barely noticed that I stood there. One person looked up at me and said, "we probably WILL be..." and I felt all alone and helpless to do anything. After I finished my job and returned home I watched the footage that most have seen on the news. Yes, it was real. We had been attacked on our own soil. I do not recall anything being said at that time about who was responsible.

I'd like to know how you experienced September 11th 5 years ago.