[In awe of TV]

I was 8 years old and in the 3rd grade. My class was walking down the hall in double file, the teacher stopped us and told us what had happened. I remember everyone being in such shock and crying. My family gathered together and we had relatives that came down from Mass. to watch the funeral in unity. The sadness was unforgettable, but I will also never forget the strength and comfort of being with family at this time of devastating loss.

Memories of these devastating moments are never lost - such as when the Pope was shot, the news of Elvis' and Princess Diana's death and 9/11 are engrained forever.