Last evening during the busy rush hour, two Metro trains collided killing 9 people and injuring nearing 100 others. The names of the seven of the nine deceased are:
•Jeanice McMillan, 42, of Springfield (train operator)
•Major General David F. Wherley, Jr., former commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters, District of Columbia National Guard, and his wife Ann, both 62
•Lavonda King, 23
•Dennis Hawkins, 64
•Mary Doolittle, 59
•Anna Fernandez, 40

On behalf of the CNB Fam, our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to all that lost their lives and to their families and friends. As a Metro rider myself, I was deeply saddened and shaken by this tragedy. While every one is looking for someone to blame, now is not the time for pointing fingers. Metro is such a major part of the DC Metropolitan area that the government and other local industries would be crippled without it. What would happen in the event of an even bigger accident or God-forbid another terrorist attack? Is there an emergency plan in place? And if there is one, I ride metro everyday Continue reading Tragedy on Metro →