The New Era - All about Sweet Home since 1929

By John Marble

Twenty years ago, America suffered a devastating attack and a horrific nightmare as the Twin Towers collapsed in a heap of concrete, fire and death.

I was most deeply moved by the newsreels showing New York firefighters and police running toward the scene, while most rational people were running away, running for their lives.

Looking back, I don’t recall seeing many people standing around watching or waiting, not doing anything.

In fact, people across America pitched in, sending supplies and prayers, doing what they could.

Shortly thereafter, we were joined in combat, i...