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The morning started unremarkably—a sunny day, a typical routine—until the phone rang with urgent news from a friend in Houston, Texas, informing them that the United States was under attack. This initial information sparked confusion and disbelief, prompting the speaker to turn on the radio and TV to witness the unfolding horror. The images and reports of the attacks, including the catastrophic collapse of the World Trade Center, left an indelible impression, filling the speaker with a mixture of fear and astonishment.