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La Mesa Patch Seeking Stories of 9/11: How Were You Changed?

Special project for 10th anniversary aims to share memories of events and what you did as a result.

Who wasn’t touched by 9/11?

Whether it was having a loved one among the victims, being a rescue worker at the scene, seeing a family member deployed or bearing a lifestyle change amid security concerns—Americans were united in grief, determination and patriotism by the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

To mark the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the homeland, La Mesa Patch is planning special coverage.  And we could use your help.

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We’d like to feature your story of 9/11.

How did your life change?  What were you inspired to do in the wake of these events? Can you point to that date as pivotal in your life?

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Write to ken.stone@patch.com if you’d like to take part in this project. You can share a biographical essay, photos or video. Or just invite us for a visit.

La Mesans may have been thousands of miles away from Ground Zero, the Pentagon or Shanksville, PA, but their hearts beat with the victims and emergency workers—and the service members sent to pursue the terrorists. 

Were you one of them?


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