The Seattle memorial immediately after the 9/11 attacks drew tens of thousands of people to Seattle Center, site of the 1964 World's Fair and Space Needle. It was a very solemn memorial with people quietly reading the notes and observing the turn-out.

Originally scheduled for 2 days, this event went on for a week and had thousands of visitors. We visited on September 15, 2001.

I grew up outside New York City - my family traveled there from time to time, and I was around when the World Trade Center was built in the late 1960's and early 1970's. I've been in and atop the towers several times. When 9/11 happened, it hit a deep and personal chord in my soul. I was numb and thought I was dreaming. I sat in front of the TV from 8:30am until midnight, Pacific time (by the time I had awoken that day, the towers were already down). I cannot believe that I won't be able to take my children there. I suppose the new tower(s) will be their version of my WTC.

- Jim

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