I have the privilege of calling Ian Robb a friend. You would go a long way to meet a nicer gentleman.
I met Ian through my AT work when he came to me for some Alexander lessons. It didn't take long for me to realise that he was the sort of person I wanted to get to know socially as well. Subsequently my wife and I have met-up with Ian and his partner Zofia.
It wasn't until months after his first lesson that he happened to recount a harrowing experience he'd had being stuck in a lift. Being a bit of an amateur "bard" he had written a short story to describe that event. WOW! What an amazing thing.
He has given me permission to publish the story on my web site. I recommend that you read it - all the way through - then tell me what you thought.
Going Up? A true story by Ian Robb (PDF format)
(http://www.jeffhall.co.uk/files/going_up.pdf)
There is also an article about Ian on page 5 of the Marlow Free press 02/09/2011 (September) edition I was late - I ran to the lift.
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OK I deliberately DIDN'T let on that Ian was in THE lift in Tower 1 at 9/11 as the first aeroplane hit!
ReplyDeleteHis account is written in a way that, exactly like his actual experience on that fateful day, he doesn't reveal what was really happening until you've been drawn into his fearful account of being trapped in a lift.
BUT that was NOTHING compared to what he witnessed after being released.
I'm in awe of the fact that he's remained so normal after such an experience.