11 September 2011

Where were you when America froze? Did you have a loved one that fought or was part of the great disaster that occurred just a decade ago? What were your thoughts as you watched the towers crumble down on every news station that morning?

10 years have passed since the September 11th attacks and the memory sticks with us all here in America like a thorn in our sides. Ever since that day, life hasn't been the same for anyone. For a while after the attacks, we walked around hoping that no one else was coming to hurt our beloved country, and wishing that it had never happened. When air travel took off again, the security sky-rocketed and traveling became even more of a pain. The magnitude and seriousness of this event never really sunk in with me because it happened when I was young; although, I did realize that something terrible had happened to the United States and that the people of our country felt hopeless. This was a time when I believe the people of America had to pull together and help others. We had to lean on our neighbors and strangers for support.
Every year on this anniversary, I look at photos from the event and get goosebumps. You see children covered in ash, people running for their lives from a massive cloud of dust thundering down the street after them, and the ever so shocking photo of the planes, colliding with the Twin Towers.

The stories of these people must be more than amazing. They are the buds of hope that walk about our country today. I also see pictures of people falling out of windows from the smoking buildings, hanging outside the windows, hoping that they will be rescued, and of rescue team and firefighters helping people on ground zero.
I am thankful for every person that was a part of helping someone else that was involved that day 10 years ago. Looking at photos of firemen wheeling someone away from the scene, police officers keeping people away from harm, and monuments that people created from the rubble are truly moving and remind me that people are really good at heart when it comes down to it. The people involved in that day had to rely on complete strangers, and I'm sure some had to trust others with their lives. Every survivor is a miracle, and every photo is a reminder that we can pull through if we stick together.

Looking back at this day, a decade ago, it's truly amazing to see how far we have come as a country. From all of the tragedy, heartbreak, and loss...we can rebuild. People have kept moving forward and have found ways to commemorate those lost and those who fought on the 11th. We have become stronger as a country and I believe that from the rubble, we can stand tall and walk away with a strong sense of pride.
11 September 2011 Tribute Video
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