story6553.xml
Title
story6553.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Date Entered
2002-09-12
911DA Story: Story
The Impact of 9-11
By: Christin Pasella
One year ago on September 11, 2001, America was changed forever. It was a day of tragedy, a day of loving those close to you, a day of hate, and a day of sadness. When members of the Taliban hijacked planes and flew them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a small area in Pennsylvania (Somerset County), the United States was more united than ever. We mourned together not only at home, but all over the country. We mourned for all of the thousands of lives lost on that sad September day, and for all of the people who had lost someone close to them. As I think back and remember this day, I think about the impact it has had not only on myself, but on my family, friends, generation, and on America.
When this occurred one year ago, I was in my third period class and an announcement came on that said the Twin Towers had been hit. I really didn?t find this as such big news because I didn?t really know what the Twin Towers were. Then at lunch my friends and I were discussing it, and I got a really uncomfortable feeling. I didn?t really understand why someone would do this. When I got home from school my parents were home from work, and my brother was home from school, and the news was on.
As days passed it began to affect me more and more. I felt more patriotic towards my country, by wearing red, white, and blue (a lot), and by really watching my words. I was really expressing my emotions to my family and friends. My family really helped me to understand better, while my friends and I kept busy. The reaction my family had was shock and sadness, but this day made it clear that bad things can happen even in America.
In my opinion my generation, and America have been greatly affected by the Terrorist attack. We now have something to never forget. We are presently more united, patriotic, and appreciative of America and all we stand for. I think it has brought us closer together as a whole. When I think of America, I don?t just think of it as the country in which I live in, but as a part of my generation and myself. It has changed my life so I am a better person to America, and to all people around me.
Now, when the clock reads 9:11, I no longer just wish that I will never have to dial it, but I take a minuet to say a prayer for all of the lost lives. I think it will be hard to forget this day, and we should not. We should always remember all of the lives lost that day, all of the many heroes who gave their lives in helping, and I should always remember to be the best American citizen I can be.
By: Christin Pasella
One year ago on September 11, 2001, America was changed forever. It was a day of tragedy, a day of loving those close to you, a day of hate, and a day of sadness. When members of the Taliban hijacked planes and flew them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a small area in Pennsylvania (Somerset County), the United States was more united than ever. We mourned together not only at home, but all over the country. We mourned for all of the thousands of lives lost on that sad September day, and for all of the people who had lost someone close to them. As I think back and remember this day, I think about the impact it has had not only on myself, but on my family, friends, generation, and on America.
When this occurred one year ago, I was in my third period class and an announcement came on that said the Twin Towers had been hit. I really didn?t find this as such big news because I didn?t really know what the Twin Towers were. Then at lunch my friends and I were discussing it, and I got a really uncomfortable feeling. I didn?t really understand why someone would do this. When I got home from school my parents were home from work, and my brother was home from school, and the news was on.
As days passed it began to affect me more and more. I felt more patriotic towards my country, by wearing red, white, and blue (a lot), and by really watching my words. I was really expressing my emotions to my family and friends. My family really helped me to understand better, while my friends and I kept busy. The reaction my family had was shock and sadness, but this day made it clear that bad things can happen even in America.
In my opinion my generation, and America have been greatly affected by the Terrorist attack. We now have something to never forget. We are presently more united, patriotic, and appreciative of America and all we stand for. I think it has brought us closer together as a whole. When I think of America, I don?t just think of it as the country in which I live in, but as a part of my generation and myself. It has changed my life so I am a better person to America, and to all people around me.
Now, when the clock reads 9:11, I no longer just wish that I will never have to dial it, but I take a minuet to say a prayer for all of the lost lives. I think it will be hard to forget this day, and we should not. We should always remember all of the lives lost that day, all of the many heroes who gave their lives in helping, and I should always remember to be the best American citizen I can be.
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“story6553.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 9, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/13752.