Changed By 9/11: West Islip

9/11 affected many of us in different ways – some knew someone in the planes, the towers or a first responder. Others, while not directly affected, have felt the impact shape their lives in different ways.

During the tenth anniversary of September 11th, 2001, many of your fellow readers sent in their memories of that terrible day and how it had affected their lives.

We present those stories here as a reminder of how, out of tragedy comes triumphs and changes.

• Margaret Campise recalls , who worked within close proximity of Ground Zero that day. She also said the events renewed her beliefs in volunteering.
• Gayle Amico talks about the after 9/11, as well as the landscape of America.
• Glenn Montes has since watching the Twin Towers fall more than a decade ago.
• Teresa Rizzuto was working for United Airlines at Newark International and "(Flight) 93 is missing."