nmah6319.xml

nmah6319.xml

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2003-09-30

I was sitting in Scripture class talking about some biblical story, I can't remember which one. I remember our VPSA coming onto the loud speaker and saying two planes had struck the WTC in "an apparent terrorist attack". I didn't think much of it because those are big buildings and I figured that enough people would get out in time. When I heard planes, I assumed small Cessnas, I didn't think terrorists had the capacity to get large airliners. Third period my view changed however, when my friend told me the towers fell down. I didn't know what to think. First I felt mad that so many Americans were losing their lives in such a senseless act of violence. Then I felt worried, as to whether more attacks would happen. I promised myself from that day on that I would be more aware of the gifts the United States have given me and I have tried to ever since.

Yes. Now I am much more thankful that I have all the freedoms the U.S. gives to me.

The unity we all felt that day.

Yes. Now, I see it with much more respect.