As were coming up on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks there are television specials, news reports and most of all remembrance. Most people can remember September 11 like it was yesterday. The horrific videos, pictures, and personal accounts are enough to make someone tear up in an instant. Some remember more than others, and for some its impossibly hard to think about that one day.
Being a first grader at the time of the attacks makes it hard for me to remember a lot of detail about that day. It was a typical Tuesday morning in a first grade classroom when my teacher said she had an announcement. I didn't completely understand what was going on, but by the tone in my teacher's voice I could tell it was serious. The rest of the day continued to unfold with kids being pulled out of school (I had to stay the whole day!) and just a lot of confusion. My most distinct memory was singing "God Bless America" as a class, which I thought was very unusual to be doing in class. Today I think of it as something really simple that a bunch of first graders did but I think it was neat that we were able to that for everyone in our country.
There are many ways in which people will commemorate the tenth anniversary of this tragic event.
I urge everyone to take a moment and remember those who have died for our country, whether its a small patriotic act or being part of a large celebration, be proud to be an American!
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