Tears and raindrops mix at 9/11 ceremonies
This story is about September 11th, 2001.
It is the 8th anniversary of September 11th. when the terrorists attacked our twin towers, our Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field. Where almost 3,000 people died. President Barack Obama signed an order, making 9/11 a National Day for everyone to remember. And this year was the first official "National Day". The names of all the victums were read, as the families stood together in the rain. They also had a moment of silence at the exact minutes the towers were hit, 8:46 am, and 9:03 am. Along with two more silences at the moment the towers fell. The memorial is still under construction at this time, but should be open and ready for the 10th anniversary. I tried going to page 2 of this story, and it wouldnt let me. So i went back to page 1, and theres a different story but same title. Not exactly sure what happend, but this is all I got from the first page.
While reading this story. It just makes me sad for all the people who lost their lives, along with their families who mourn them everyday. Today expecially. And this is when Americans come together and support the friends and families around us in rememberance of September 11th, 2001.
I believe this is a time in America, where for once, American comes together as a whole. This is the day everyone will remember. I'm sure everyone remembers where they were, the emotion around them, and exactly how they felt at that momment. I know I do. I was only in 8th grade. We had computer desks in rows from the front to the back of the classroom, and I was sitting on the right side of the room towards the front. I remember my teacher getting the news and turning on the projector to the white pull down screen on the board. My entire class watched the news before the plane hit the second tower. I remember the way I felt, I was scared, confused, and very upset. My teacher was crying, as were we. It's amazing how something like this can stick in your head, even as a 14 year old in 8th grade. I don't remember much from Middle School, but that is one thing that i will remember for the rest of my life. That goes for all Americans. We will never forget. We will always remember the one's who we've lost, and we will mourn for years to come. Every 9/11 I take time to get online and look up pictures from that day. My way of remembering.
I'm going to end this with a quote from the report, "On this day, let us renew our determination to prevent evil from returning to our shores."
Friday, September 11, 2009
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I always remember the time I heard about the planes hitting the trade center as I was in a bank drive thru on my way to work. It seems like it wasn't eight years ago, but I am still amazed at how relaxed security was at the airports and on the planes back then. It is truly saddening that so many lives had to be lost in order for our flaws to be revealed and a more united states to arise.
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know it was happening until I got to my 9:30 Shakespeare class. That was the first, and only, time the professor was late--he had family he couldn't get in contact with in NYC.
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