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2002-09-17

At the time of the attacks, my entire gym class was entirely oblivious to what was going on in New York or Washington DC. My classmates and I heard an announcement about it and actually began cheering thinking it was just a false alarm and this was our excuse to ditch class. Our P.E. teacher began disciplining us and telling us to go back to our tennis practice for he thought it was just a false alarm, also. As class ended, all of us crowded inside, rushing to get to a water fountain. At this point, things were still unclear about the attacks so we went out and about doing our business. After saying goodbye to my friends, I headed over to my next class. My favorite class was next so of course I was smiling and cheerfully saying Hi to many glum faces without even knowing what was the matter. I get to my! next class, and what do I hear, 2 planes have apparently crashed into worlds 2 most largest building at this moment. The World Trade Centers are tumbling and all lives are at stake. I immediately said through a silent prayer but I assume it wasnt heard because remember the moment now, how many lives were lost and how many of them were lost while in pain? What kills me the most is the children. Thinking about all the children who perished on the airplane, and all the children who lost a parent is almost too much to bear.



Next thing I know, I hear the PENTAGON has been attacked, also. It sounded so absurd and unusual seeing as to how close it was to home. (I thanked God my parents work in their own business rather than a government profession.) The following day, school was let out, and although I was supposed to be happy to get a break from all the work, all I could think in my head was, Is this really happening? Watching the news was just too much for me, so I invited a friend over to try to avoid thinking about this huge incident. After a little while of just sitting around in a daze, we began to talk about what happened. At the time I dont think I knew yet how many people had died. I felt nothing but hate for the people who did this and nothing but sadness for the people it affected. Whatever happens to the people responsible for this terrorist attack, they completely deserve. Despite how hateful I may soun! d, I hope they get what they deserve. Especially the person who specifically planned to hit the place where the most people would be at the time. I wonder if they even thought about the children? I guess it doesnt really matter to them. An American is an American.



It is amazing how a year has already passed; yet this whole tragedy feels like it happened just yesterday. That just shows how horrible it really was and how much it is still on the minds of every young person. As of this moment, I am listening to the DJ Sammy remix of Heaven featuring the voice of a young girl who lost her father in the attack. It absolutely pierces you right through the heart knowing this child will never see her daddy again. I often wonder how humanity could get so far as to killing innocent people who just want to be with their families. When I think of September 11, Pearl Harbor and the Holocaust come to mind. Driven by hate, look where it takes you. Hopefully, th! is will stay on the conscience of everyone in on the attack. This day will go down in history books, and the children without a parent or parents, will soon be all grown up while having lived a deprived childhood. America is still a great country, and will continue being a great country, and maybe will put an end to all this war that is occurring behind the backs of the people.