We have a 9/11 flag hanging in our Military Room at the Iron Island Museum. The flag was donated by one of our members. It is an American flag with a depiction of the twin towers and the names of the victims of that horrific event.

I have so many terrible memories of that day as it was Primary Day, and I was on the ballot running for the office of Lovejoy District Council member. It was an uphill battle, and my committee went through all the formalities of going door to door, getting petitions signed, and hosting fundraisers.

On Election Day, we were scattered throughout the various neighborhoods still campaigning. It was about 8:30 AM, and my daughter, Linda, called me and said that it was about time for us to go and vote. We met at the school, signed in, pulled the curtain over and I w

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