Where were you?

In the wake of a celebrity death or any sort of tragedy, I always remember where I was and what I was doing when I learned of the deaths of Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and the terrorist attacks on 9/11.

I know I’m not the only one. I’ve often heard of people telling me about their whereabouts when they got the news of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, or the death of Robin Williams, John Ritter and James Avery.

As morbid as this post may be, here’s a recount of where I was when learning about the deaths/terrorist attack for the following:

Princess Diana, Princess of Wales

I was combing one of my sisters’ hair and watching television when a news flash interrupted our show. Princess Diana and her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed were in a serious car accident with life threatening injuries.

I didn’t think much of it. I said a quick prayer for them and hoped for a speedy recovery.

The next morning while listening to CFRB 1010, they announced that Princess Diana, her boyfriend and their driver had died.

The news was one of shock and disbelief. 

Sunday, August 31, 1997, the “People’s Princess” was no longer with us.

9/11

I was heading home from Humber College when I decided to make a quick stop at Scarborough Town Centre. I was passing Foot Locker when I stopped to watch reruns of the terrorist attacks on the North and South Towers of the World Trade Centre.

I rushed home to find my Mom and siblings glued to the television as they watched the events of that day. We spent hours watching footage of the worst terrorist attack in history.

That night I couldn’t sleep. For days I wondered if Toronto would be next.

Michael Jackson, The King of Pop

I was at work when I heard that Michael Jackson was taken to hospital for cardiac arrest.

I was in the middle of a lesson when my ex interrupted me to tell me the bad news - Michael Jackson had died.

As soon as I finished that lesson, I went on the internet to confirm.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 – the King of Pop had died.

Whitney Houston, The Voice of an Angel

I was at a Valentine’s Day banquet when one of my friends told me that Whitney Houston had died. I laughed and told her to stop lying. She showed me her facebook page where many were mourning the loss of Whitney.

Saturday, February 11, 2012, the world lost a woman who could sing like no other.

What celebrity death(s) or tragic event(s) will you never forget?

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