It was an emotional night for nine journalists from  radio and television who distinguished themselves for their coverage of  9/11.
The Radio-Television Digital  News Foundation held their annual First Amendment Awards Dinner at the  Ritz-Carlton, and some attendees had harrowing stories to share.
ABC News Radio’s Ann Compton  was aboard Air Force One, complete with  multiple TV sets recessed in  the bulkhead. “As [we] flew that day in  circles around the United  States, we were able to watch very hazy  pictures showing the  destruction and the towers tumbling,” she said.

