9/11 prompt one

Dear John Talignani,

My name is Alyssa, and your story leaves me with no words. You seem like such a nice guy who was always there for your 3 sons to help take care of them. You’ve done a lot, and knowing you were a World War ll veteran shows a lot about you, and how good of a person you were. I can’t even imagine how you were feeling, knowing that your stepson was killed, and your daughter-in-law was severely injured. This news is already very sad to begin with. Realizing that the plane you were on had been hijacked and you had to just accept the fact that you were going to die is very very sad, but there was nothing you could do, even if you tried. If only I knew what the real experience was like being on flight 93. I wonder about the thoughts you had in your head when you realized what was going on.

You seem like such a sweet caring guy who was just trying to go see family to comfort them during the sad situation you were in. I don’t think I could have taken the pain you probably felt knowing that things weren’t going to end well, being on that plane. I wonder how your family reacted after finding out that you were on that plane and couldn’t make it to them. I’m sure they were already very upset that your stepson had been killed, but now they have to realize that you’re not going to be here with them anymore either. I can’t imagine the pain they were feeling after losing 2 family members. They now have to live with that forever.

This tragedy of yours is very sad, and I can’t believe this happened to you, John. You were just trying to be there for your family during rough times. You and the 39 passengers who were on Flight 93 will be missed, and you all will stay in our hearts forever. I am very sorry this had to happen.

Sincerely

Alyssa G.