Remembering.

In a 5th grade classroom, my world stopped, as it did for millions of people all over the USA. 

Fear, anger, and confusion filled all of us as we watched our great nation be attacked. 10 years later we think back on those days some with hatred, some with sadness, and some with pride that we as a nation came together. The lives of those we lost, the families torn apart, the pure anger that pushed us through another day are things we will never forget. 9/11 forever changed us as a country; we are STRONGER. I remember looking at my mom as we rushed out of school, and in all seriousness, asking her if we were going to be okay. For the first time in many of our lives we were frightened that as a country, we weren't safe. For days, even months, after the flag was flown high. On cars, on houses, anywhere someone could see that we as a country will not be defeated. Recruiting offices flooded with young men and women willing to risk their lives defending us. Not only is this a day to remember those we lost when the towers went down, when the Pentagon was attacked, and when flight 93 was brought to the ground in PA, but the soldiers we have lost since then. Thank you to everyone who lost their lives on that day, you are some of the bravest people this country has ever lost. 

Forever will your name have a special place in our hearts.