Nancy mertes (hillyer)
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My husband, Larry, died in Jan. 2001. I have 3 great kids, two wonderful grandchildren, and am very busy and happily retired. I went on vacation to Washington, DC. We arrived on 9-10-01 and were on the Metro the following morning (9-11-01) to Arlington Cemetery when the plane hit the Pentagon. Our story afterwards was very memorable to my sister, my daughter and me. It will be one we remember, always. Our vacation was not cut short because all planes, trains and automobiles were basically grounded. Although we did not get to see much, as immediately everything was closed. What we did see was wonderful. A few "attractions" were opened eventually. The people, presumably, because we were all in the same situation, were wonderful, friendly, and at their best. Can't wait to go back and see the WWII memorial, etc. My brother and sister in law Jack and Jackie Mertes are Profs at Pima College. Was disappointed in Tucson where I went to Tucson in Aug, 2009. Sure hope that the city "fathers" start working on improving the properties, public and private. I was sorry to see the neglect. (Last Updated: 2009)
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