I was sitting in pre-Algebra Ms. Q’s class, when I heard what happened. The door was open as she was teaching on the overhead. Halls were quiet. The people bean to walk by fast and frantic. That’s when I found out that America was under attack. Before then nothing of that nature had really ever happened so close to home, none that I can remember at least. The things learned in the history books were things that I had only heard about and learned through the books. But on that day, September 11, 2001 it changed history. I remember not really knowing how to feel. At that point in time in my life I was flying to NYC every 3 months to visit my ailing great grandmother. At that point in time I was suppose to get on a flight on October 11 to visit my family in NYC. I remember trying to call my mom, making sure everyone was okay. I remember that school took a backseat that day. We began to watch the news and couldn’t believe what I was seeing on the television. People were jumping out buildings, thick smoking was rising and then the building just dropped. Although at that time I was saddened by what was happening. One thing is certain, I had no idea the amount of an impact that this would have on my future. I was raised in a time were war was prominent. From the time I was 13 our country has been at war.
10 years later- we are still fighting a war. And hate still exist even within our own country. I am BEYOND thankful for our service men and women who risk their lives.; Men and Women whose bravery is beyond measureable. Words cannot describe how these strangers have impacted my life. NEVER FORGOTTEN.
My mom use to work at the World Trade Center years prior. It amazes me how one change of job, one change of location, one decision- completely changes your life. The best way to remember the lives of the lost is by realizing the importance of each choice and decision that we make in ours. Lets be a country whose people are united. Spread Love not Hate.
To the service men past and present and the victims and their families of 9.11... You will never be forgotten.
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