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Tuesday, September 11, 2001

Old ladies were being assisted, high heels were being cast off

"Everyone was still thereŅa couple of transistor radios played updates, and weary, sad and morning-ruffled glances were exchanged. Someone brought a six-pack upstairs, and announced that one couple from the building, who'd come upstairs in work clothes to see, had left for Maine upon second impact. I sat down near the edge of the roof to watch the buildings burn and try to figure out whether I felt anything just yet, other than shock and amazement. And moments later, we heard another small popping sound. And the second tower crumbled to the ground."

Saranwarp. A report of the disaster from a resident of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.'

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