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As fear gripped the hotel staff and guests, the announcement came: it was time to evacuate. Doug recalls the urgent commands urging everyone to flee the hotel, a stark recognition that life as they knew it was about to change forever.
Identity and Place
The fear, confusion, and adrenaline-bound energy of these moments were compounded by Doug's desire to connect with his loved ones. Even amid the chaos, he stated his name—Doug Eisler from Philadelphia—an assertion of identity in a time that felt like it was unraveling.