Carol Williams, who lives in Florida but spends several weeks each year in Union County, is pictured with her family. Williams recalled being at work during the 9/11 attacks and gathering loved ones as the nation absorbed the news. From left: Jesse Williams, Carol Williams, Glenn Sellers, Mandy Sellers and Rob Sellers. Submitted photo

For some, 2001 was a very long time ago. Yet, memories of the 9/11 attacks that year never fade from the mind’s eye. Many still see the Twin Towers on fire or recall the gripping confusion and fear as people tried to reach loved ones they knew in New York City. America, and the world, mourned when terrorists hijacked four commercial aircrafts to use as weapons. Two planes crashed into skyscrapers …