Local memories

Residents reflect on how the attacks affected their lives.
Pedestrians flee the dust-filled area surrounding the World Trade Center following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the New York landmark.

People with local ties give first-hand accounts of attacks

Pentagon employees Floyd and Rhonda Rasmussen talked about skipping work in the morning, but she had an important briefing scheduled. So they went to work, where Rhonda’s office wound up right in the path of a hijacked airliner.

His gut reaction was a thirst for vengeance, but the Rev. Jeremy Lucas soon rose above that and became an activist for peace and justice after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

B.G. Episcopal priest was seminary student in N.Y. on 9/11

BATTLE GROUND — On his first day as a seminary student, Jeremy Lucas wrestled with God in a way he never expected. “I was struck with such a desire for revenge, I was even surprised at myself,” said the Episcopal priest. “I just wanted somebody to pay.”

A walk to ground zero

Local priest Jeremy Lucas talks about his experience as a seminary student in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001.

9/11 Memories

Floyd Rasmussen remembers September 11, 2001, the day he lost his wife Rhonda in the attack on the Pentagon.

Remembering 9/11 - Community reflections on ten years

The Clark County community shares its memories of the September 11th attacks and the changing world ten years later.

Comments

Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.

us on Facebook for the latest news and information from Clark County
on Twitter for the latest news and information from Clark County