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2003-03-08

I was at work on September 11th when I first heard someone mention that a plane had crashed into the world trade center building. I thought to myself that it was a horrible thing to happen, however, I did not even really know where or what the world trade center was. It did not cross my mind that it had anything to do with terrorism either. I continued with my work for a while as a supervisor for a customer support call center for an ISP. It did not take long until the entire building was buzzing with talk about a second building being hit, later the pentagon and the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. After that alot of people were sure that it was related to terrorism. I was shocked to find out that the world trade center had two towers and that they were both on fire. I knew what the pentagon was and I knew how important it was to our government. I thought that America might be getting invaded on a large scale. We got a TV and turned it on in our break room to try and find out what was happening. The number of calls that we had coming in slowed down and eventually stopped because phone lines around the country were tied up from every type of traffic. I went home early this day to be with my girl friend and to await what was next. My original plans for the night were cancelled ofcourse. My plans to celebrate my birthday which also happens to be on September 11th.

After seeing the footage of what happened that day it has had a lasting effect on me. The images of people leaping from the buildings was terrible. I know longer think that our country should allow its borders to be so easily infiltrated. I am also worried for the future of America and our next generations. By the same token I am determined to fight or do whatever it takes to keep America safe. I hope that Americans don't quickly forget and move on from this. This attack was a warning that we should not forget, ever!

I think the lives of the innocent people that were lost on September 11th should be remembered and avenged! I think our politicians should pull together and stay together and support our president. I think if America has to it should track down every terrorist in the world with or without international support. Our world is too small to leave our guard down ever again.

Yes, I put up flags at home and in my car. September 11th did not weaken me or other Americans. Instead it has reaffirmed our patriotism and dedication to our country.