I was getting ready for work when the first plane hit. I was listening to Howard Stern on the way to work(AM doesn't work in that car) they were all freaking out about the 2nd plane. I listened to the coverage all day at work and was glued to FR.
After 9/11 we decided to buy our US Flag Balloon. We wanted to earlier, but there sadly wasn't enough interest in a giant American Flag.
We have been flying it ever since and handing out pocket Constitutions wherever we go.
Sorry about your brother. That is terrible.