nmah4758.xml

nmah4758.xml

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2002-09-12

When I first had an idea about what was going on, some high school girls were telling me that the world was going to end. Obviously an exaggeration, yet in some people's eyes that was really what was happening. When I first HEARD about it I was in my fifth period class and our teacher told us the news, though I had no idea it was as bad as it was in reality.

Technically my surroundings are still the same. Though inside I feel different at times. When even a hint is dropped that something bad might happen at an open area with a large amount of people, the thought of going frightens me and I think twice about going. Before it was like "We're America... Nothing will stop us!" But now, with 9/11, it has shown that something could have stopped us, and tried to. But America is strong and will never truly be defeated.

I think that one of the main things would be the heroes, dead and alive, which would really be everyone. Anybody who was innocdently killed is a hero because they died for America. Blessed are those who gave their lives trying to rescue others. Blessed are all of them, and they will always be rememberd. Because in all reality, we never LOSE anyone or anything, they just eventually go away. We can hold them forever just as we can hold the moonlight in our hands. But while they were here, if those people touched your heart or your lives, then they really are still here. Their spirit is alive in you.

The newspaper had a spread of the American flag that you can tape to your window in honor of all the heroes. My family and I did put that up and it's still hanging there now. My feelings for the flag have not CHANGED, just gotten stronger. Now when I look at it, I don't just think that I am an American, but I am proud to SAY that I am an American. Because everyone who lives here in the USA is different and unique in their own special way, but there is one thing we will ALWAYS have in common... the bravery and boldness of the red, white, and blue.