Eagan Remembers 9/11

Editor's note: This story ran previously in Eagan Patch. Mike Ferber of Eagan is one of many Minnesota residents who reflected on how the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed their lives. We've also linked to the Huffington Post's national 9/11 photo project, as well as coverage from other Minnesota Patch sites. Today, Eagan will also pause for a moment of silence to honor those who 10 years ago died and fought to save others' lives.

Mike Ferber was at his home office in Eagan when planes hit the Twin Towers in New York City.

He and his wife tuned to the news to listen in.

“It was pretty shocking,” Ferber said. “You’ll always remember where you were.”

Until that day, Ferber for many years had a special connection to air travel. He has two grown adopted Korean children, a son and a daughter. Ferber and his wife met their children at the airport.

Increased security measures have damaged his fondness for travel. He now avoids airports when he can.

He said he has a new appreciation for people who serve in the military. He sees police and firefighters in a new light, too. “They risked their lives,” he said.

Ferber hopes more take time to respect and honor those affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. He thinks many people have grown complacent in recent years. In the first years after the attacks, few would schedule any important events that day. Many memorials took place.

But now, not as many take time to honor the victims, the heroes and the memories, he said.

OTHER 9/11 HEADLINES, IN MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND:

Huffington Post 9/11 Photo Project

Apple Valley:
Eagan: Eagan Resident Mike Ferber Hopes Memories of 9/11 Won’t Fade
Eagan: Incidental Soldier
Eagan: Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges Reflects on 9/11
Edina: Retired Army Vet Spurred to Re-Enlist Following 9/11 Attacks
Fridley: Demand Soared for Speakers on Islam after 9/11
Golden Valley:
Hopkins: and
Inver Grove Heights: VFW Commander: Sept. 11 Changed the Country
Lake Minnetonka: Remembering Wayzata Native Gordy Aamoth
Lakeville: Lakeville VFW Post Manager's Wife Working at Pentagon on Sept. 11
Maple Grove: 9/11: A Day of Respect for Maple Grove Resident
Maple Grove: Maple Grove Fire Chief Shares Memories of 9/11
Maple Grove: United to Help Maple Grove Service Members
Minnetonka: 9/11 Memories From a Former New Yorker
Mendota Heights: Retired Mendota Heights Pilot Recalls ‘Paradigm Shift’
Northfield:
Northfield: Northfielder Will Never Forget His Birthday in Iraq
Oakdale: Terror and Joy Came Together for Oakdale Family
Oakdale: Post-9/11 World Meant Three Years Away From Family for Local Guardsman
Plymouth:
Richfield: 9/11 Aftermath: Richfield Couple Waits for Possible Deployment
Rosemount:


Roseville:
Shakopee:
Southwest Minneapolis:
St. Louis Park: 9/11 Attacks Made Being Muslim ‘More Difficult’
St. Michael:
St. Michael:
Stillwater:
Woodbury: Woodbury Resident, NYC Native Recalls 9/11