Nine years ago, at exactly this time in the morning in New York City, "a hijacked passenger jet, American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston, Massachusetts, crashe[d] into the north tower of the World Trade Center, tearing a gaping hole in the building and setting it afire." (CNN)
This event was only the beginning of the tragedy that would forever be known as 9-11. It changed the world as we all knew it. A tremendous amount of lives were destroyed, and a war that would last for many years to come began.
Americans seem to be born with a sense of invincibility. We all seem to believe that nothing could ever touch us, and even if they got close, we'd stop them and end it right then and there before anyone had a chance to see any real action. September 11, 2001 changed all of that. People were suddenly insecure, demanding that the government protect them. Children were suddenly aware of the definition of terrorism. Neighbors became uneasy because of the color of skin that one family on the block had.
I'd like to take a moment to remember those whose lives were taken from them and to honor those who lost someone that day. I'd also like to thank the soldiers overseas for going and doing their duty, and the families who have sacrificed so much so that they could go and take care of business. I'd also like to honor those who served in the efforts for rescue and aid to those at ground zero that day and the days following.
God bless you all, and God bless America.
http://archives.cnn.com/2001/US/09/11/chronology.attack/
The above link accesses a page that contains the chronological events of 9-11-01.
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