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2002-09-11

On the morning of September 11th, 2001, I was sluggishly going through the trite, everyday motions of an ordinary high school junior. It was in my biology class that day that I began receiving the news that an airplane had just hit one of the Twin Towers full speed in mid-flight. My first reaction towards this news was one of doubt: "How could a catastrophe such as this ever happen?" My practical nature compelled me to dismiss the event of the attack as simple and fruitless gossip. I had my mind set that whoever made up the rumour definitely needed some counseling. However, it was in the afternoon during lunch in the school cafeteria that I learned or realized that a plane did crash into one of the Twin Towers. While eating my lunch, the principal and acting president of our school made the announcement over the loudspeaker about the terrible disasters of that morning: the attack on the Twin Towers, the attack on the Pentagon and possibly more impending attacks somewhere else. The principal called the entire school to join him in a moment of prayer and silence.


Upon reflecting now on that day, I realize the confidence that I myself had about the security of our own nation, the security of my home and safety of my life. From September 11th onward, I have taken a higher regard for my life and the companionship of others.