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2003-09-11

I still remember where I was and what I was doing like it was yesterday. I was sitting in French class sleeping like always when our principal, Mr. Heely came on the announcements. We weren't given much detail, but he basically said that some disaster has happened at both the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. Since I live only 20 or less miles from D.C., a lot of people at my school were freaking out because one or both of their parents worked at the Pentagon. I wasn't sure if my dad was there because he was scheduled to have a meeting there that day. Luckily, the meeting got scratched and he was across the street at Bolling AFB. Throughout the day, we weren't given much info on the situation, and we weren't allowed to watch T.V. to find out. I think our faculty didn't want anyone to exaggerate or start rumors about the situation. I only found out the severity of it when I went home and turned on the news.

Not really. Being so close to D.C., the places in and around my city have taken more precautionary measures, and security was beefed up all over the area. The only way that I think it has effected my life is a very broad answer. The feeling that the United States was invincible and couldn't be attacked was lost. For a while, I walked around thinking what could happen next and if somewhere even closer to me would be attacked. That feeling has subsided with the passing of time, and with the military action that our nation has taken.

I think all of the courage and hard work displayed by the firefighters, police officers, volunteers, and mostly the brave men that worked to stop the terrorists on the flight that landed in Pennsylvania. The thousands of men and women that not only died in the attacks but also the rescue effort should forever be recognized some how. Last, the feeling of pride and patriotism that the citizens of the U.S. displayed following the attacks should be carried on and remembered forever.

No, my family and I didn't fly a flag. However, I think that the flag symbolizes the freedom and equality that is given in the U.S. more than ever. People can look at the flag and be "PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!".