story7444.xml
Title
story7444.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Date Entered
2002-09-14
911DA Story: Story
I was working the day of September 11, 2001. I remember it very well; I don't think it will ever fade in my memory. I'm not sure if I want it to. Every time I remember this tragic event I get angry all over again. They have taken away from my child the security of this country. He will never know freedom and confidence I knew.
I was in school on this day. I work at an elementary school and I was told of the tragedy as it was taking place and all I wanted to do was hold my son and apologize, apologize for the bad people alive who has made him confused about where we live and the beliefs we have. How do I explain to a 4 year old why Mommy is crying while watching TV? Why Mommy is crying when I hold him and pray for his security and why Mommy is crying when I tuck him into bed?
I watched on TV on night how we have to listen to the young people of today because they are going to be the ones fighting our battles tomorrow.
I was in school on this day. I work at an elementary school and I was told of the tragedy as it was taking place and all I wanted to do was hold my son and apologize, apologize for the bad people alive who has made him confused about where we live and the beliefs we have. How do I explain to a 4 year old why Mommy is crying while watching TV? Why Mommy is crying when I hold him and pray for his security and why Mommy is crying when I tuck him into bed?
I watched on TV on night how we have to listen to the young people of today because they are going to be the ones fighting our battles tomorrow.
Collection
Citation
“story7444.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 10, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/17182.