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Thursday, September 13, 2001

Another day   I'm looking forward to some time off -- we're going down to Wales on Friday. Esme's to have two birthdays, one down Nanna's and one here. Be good to see my folks.   Going to try and get Esme to sing Happy Birthday clearly and all the way through. Jumping   news.telegraph.co.uk - Look. Oh my God, they are jumping: "Oh my God, they are jumping."   A figure, as small as a bird, tumbled down the side of the tower. More silhouettes followed - four, five, six. The crowd watched with tears streaming down their faces; these desperate figures hurtling towards their death."   andrew.diary-x.com - Day two.: "But above and beyond everything, the one thing I will never forget to my dying day, is the view of the people on the roof and higher floors of the World Trade Center lined up in the windows and on railings. You cannot see their expressions, but it is amazing what a 40 power telescrope reveals. They often huddled, probably talked about their chances, and sometimes went back into the building, or maybe, just laid on the floor. But then, some went to the edge, and jumped.   Some jumped in pairs, holding hands. I doubt if they were married or lovers. I think it was just two people, alone, desparate, black, white, oriental,who cares - the telescope looking through the heat waves and smoke didn't allow me to distinguish age and race. They would just pair up and jump. " Discuss