Rio Hondo resident recalls surviving 9 / 11 attack on Pentagon
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Robert Lopez, a resident of Rio Hondo, recalls the harrowing events of September 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon while he was inside. His wife, Becca, watched from across the Potomac River, anxiously trying to reach him. Robert lost friends that day, as 64 on the flight and 125 inside the building perished. He vividly remembers the chaos of evacuation and the thick black smoke. Now living in McAllen, the couple reflects on their experiences and the sacrifices of those who served after 9/11, emphasizing their gratitude for living in the United States.
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