nmah5295.xml

nmah5295.xml

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2002-11-23

My story is just like every other person who witnessed these events from afar. Hello, my name is Krista Fryman, I am 18 years old, and I live in Northern Kentucky.
I may have not been there, and I may not know anyone who was. Still, everyone who was alive at the time now has a story to tell. It was my senior year of high school. I was in math class when a boy named Tyler Wickman walked into the class and said, "The state building has been bombed" I didn't understand what he was trying to tell us, but I knew something was wrong. Eventually the guidance counselor came over the announcements, "We are safe...for now, please...stay calm I became more alarmed, and I didn't even know what was going on. When lunch time came around I drove to the restaurant where I was supposed to meet my Mom. There was a TV in the room and that's where I first learned about what had happened. Never have I seen a room of people so quiet, and I've never seen a room of people so quiet since. It was very eerie, very unreal. For the rest of the day I was afraid a plane would fall out of the sky right in front of me.

My life has been changed since September 11th. I just don't feel like the same person anymore. When I think of that day I become numb. I'm also more proud of my country. I am ashamed to say, but before 9/11 I wasn't very patriotic, I had always loved my country, but I never realized how much I really loved it till after the attacks. Since September 11th, I'm trying to become a better person. I'm going to church more, reading the bible, and treating my family & loved ones better.

I think the people who died, and the people who worked in the Pentagon & the World Trade Centers should be remembered. The fire fighters and police officers & volunteers who lost their lives to save others should be remembered. The ones who didn't lose their lives should also be remembered for being heroes. The widows and husband without their wives should be remembered, because they are now alone. This is when they shouldn't be forgotten. Everyone who was alive during this time shouldn't be forgotten. None of us are the same.

Since September 11th I look at the American flag with love. I'm so proud to be apart of this great country. The flag now has a special place in my heart. Since September 11th I wear a flag. Not literally, but in my heart and in my words. Just because you don't see a flag, doesn't mean my flag isn't waving proudly in my heart! :)