Watching the Planes Take Off From Logan Airport
From a seaside village in Massachusetts, I’d see flights leave from Boston. On Sept. 11, two planes left Logan heading for the Twin Towers
Watching planes take off from Logan Airport, a familiar sight for those living in coastal Massachusetts, turned into a hauntingly unforgettable experience on 9/11. The proximity of this seaside village to Boston's Logan Airport meant that residents had a front-row seat to the day's tragic events, as two planes departed from the airport, heading towards the Twin Towers in New York City.
The fact that these planes were American Airlines and United Airlines flights, which were hijacked and intentionally crashed into the World Trade Center, makes this personal account all the more poignant. It's a sobering reminder of how 9/11 affected not just New York City and Washington D.C., but also communities across the country, including those in Massachusetts who witnessed the planes taking off, unaware of the horror that was to come.
As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of 9/11, personal stories like this serve as a powerful reminder of the human impact of that day. For those in the Soho community, it's a chance to reflect on the ways in which global events can intersect with local experiences. What's next to watch is how new documentaries, films, and books continue to explore and reexamine the events of 9/11, and how they will be remembered in the years to come.
Originally reported by rollingstone.com. SohoNews adds analysis for culture, style & media readers.