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[–] miked@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I know it has been 24 years but it is still too soon for me to like 9/11 jokes.

Worked in NYC at the time and had to keep going back after the towers fell.

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[–] brown567@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

I'm sorry you had to go through that, I wouldn't wish it on anybody

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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

My dad was in midtown that day, said his most vivid recollection was seeing fighter jets flying over 5th ave. I just feel lucky he was ok, I know of too many people from my community that can’t say the same.

For me, I can laugh at a stupid joke, but I definitely don’t make any around here in NJ for that reason.

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[–] miked@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

My coworker's brother worked in a restaurant near the top floor of one of the towers. He unsuccessfully tried to contact his brother all day.

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[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I likewise have some wounds that are too raw to joke about, probably ever again if I'm honest.

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