Not quite as dramatic, but . . ..

My boss's office window overlooked the Pentagon from just beside the White House. When we heard it was hit, we went into his office and looked out over the Potomac to see the Pentagon in flames. We were soon evacuated by the Secret Service. I couldn't get through to my wife for about 2 hours, my family for about 6. It was a very, very intense time.

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"Let me see...this is a tough decision you're giving me here. Get my [butt] kicked or collect $200. Hmm....what do ya think? I could use a good [butt] kicking, I'll be very honest with you. Nah, I think I'll be very honest with you. Nah, I think I'll just go with the $200."