On that fateful morning, my brother's call from Tokyo shattered any normalcy. He told me, 'Planes hit the World Trade Center,' and the magnitude of it quickly became clear. I was left reeling.
The heart-wrenching reality of people jumping out of windows to escape the flames encapsulated the horror of that day. My brother's voice crackled as he informed me of the unimaginable.
Having lived in New York and previously covered financial risk, hearing that my former company lost 16 people in the Towers made the tragedy feel deeply personal, a stark reminder of lives lost.
The attacks signified more than just a tragic event; they exposed the complexities of America's relations with the Middle East. The involvement of Osama bin Laden shed light on a larger, darker narrative.
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