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A Gripping Eyewitness Account of September 11th

In the heart of a bustling city, life was an ordinary mix of routine and the unexpected, until one day in September it transformed into chaos and tragedy. Doug Eisler, an eyewitness who found himself in the Millennium Hilton on the 50th floor, vividly recounts the horrifying moments that preceded one of America's darkest days.

A Nervous Anticipation

As Doug prepared to make a phone call to his wife, there was a distinct sound piercing the New York skyline—the unmistakable whine of a jet engine. His instincts, honed from familiarity with aircraft, quickly kicked in. He recognized the details that would soon cement themselves in his memory; it was either a Boeing 737 or 757, with engine configurations that suggested speed and force.