How Did 9/11 Affect You?

This September marks the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, and Dixon Patch is looking for locals' stories to share. 

If you witnessed the attacks or if your life was in some way changed by the events of 9/11, e-mail carlos.villatoro@patch.com or tell your story in the comments below.

Your story doesn't have to be anything other than your story -- how has your life changed in the last decade?

Whether you have a connection to New York City, the World Trade Center, the Pentagon or any other aspect of the day's events, or joined the military after 9/11, or take precautionary measures now concerned about more attacks, or re-evaluated your life and changed direction in the wake of 9/11.

In the coming weeks, we hope to highlight some of our unique stories as we draw closer to the anniversary of that fateful day. We hope to hear from you and would be honored to help tell your stories.

You can reach Editor Carlos Villatoro at carlos.villatoro@patch.com.