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nmah1926.xml

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2002-09-09

I witnessed history happening on the day of September 11, 2001. I came to school thinking it was a day like any other day, but by third period, I knew I was very wrong. The tv was on in my english class, which rarely ever happened. There was live coverage throughout the day and I saw the second plane crash into tower 2. The only thing on tv was the attacks and the search for who had done it. It was like watching a movie, it seemed unreal. Yet, it was happening in New York City, only about an hour away from the area where I live. I witnessed everything unfold by watching the news. How many people can say they saw history in the making; something that our generation's kids will be reading about in text books. This event is right up there with Pearl Harbor and our country will never forget it.

Since the attacks on September 11, 2001 my life has only changed in small ways. Picatinny Arsenal had high security and was being on srtict watch incase of attack. Going to the airport isn't as fun as it used to be either. There are some many security procedures and on the planes no one really feels safe anymore. One time I even saw a U.S. army convoy going down the highway. People never really talk about seeing army vehicals and troops going down the road, but this time I wasn't very surprised, since we are sort of at war. Things definately aren't what they used to be.

I think the firefighters and the volunteers who risked and lost their lives to save the victoms trapped in the buildings should always be remembered. I also think that the terrorists tried to tear us apart by inflicting us with fear. But they brought us closer together than before. We should never forget that we are all Americans and if we have to, we will fight to keep it that way. We must always remember those who were lost in the attacks and never give up on the good will of mankinnd.
(meghan rath)