>> My back was facing the window
when the first plane hit the first tower.
I turned around immediately after it happened,
because the explosion startled me.
I just stared up,
and watched as both towers were burning on fire.
And as we sat there, or stood there,
rather, in disbelief,
that's when we saw the top
of the second tower waver slightly,
and then collapse into the cloud of dust below.
I certainly had a feeling that I had to do something.
After 9-11, the pride that I had in working
for the government has carried me
for the following decade and a half.
It has driven me to seeking challenges.
It's given me the perspective to realize
that what I do on a daily basis is immensely important.