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2004-06-25

I was at work just like any other day. I was excited because it just so happen that September 11 was my brother and sister's birthday. I almost piced up the phone to call them when I was interrupted by a co-worker. She said that planes had just crashed into the world trade center. We walked into a conference room where several people had already gathered. The television was tuned to the television news. We all stood in disbelief as we watched play backs of the planes crashing into those huge buildings. I left the room for my desk and made phone calls to my family to make sure they were ok.

I don't take any day for granted. And now my sister's and brother's birthday is not only a happy day but sad.

The world should remember that no country is safe from terrorism. We should remember the men, and women that lost their lifes in that horrible day. We should remember the men, and women that did everything possible to look for and saved lifes at ground zero.

Yes, I had a flag at work, at my house and in my car. I feel more proud to be an American. I would stand up and fight for my country and back up my fellow Americans. Not because of the attacks but to the courage everyone showed afterward and still over seas.