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2002-09-11

I'm a college student at MSSC, and I was getting ready for class. I had just gotten out of the shower and my phone was ringing. I was in a hurry so I let the machine get it, then I heard my mother's voice. She told me to turn on my TV and pray. The worst thoughts went through my mind--so I thought. I turned on the TV to view a nightmare that was unimaginable. I sat in my living room and could not stop watching the news. The next few days that followed I could not stop thinking about the people who could not have their "normal" day. Everyone was so sad and somber, but one thing is for sure America citizens had not lost their patriotism. Everywhere I went American flags were flying proud and almost every marquee has something referring to "God Bless the USA." Everyone was donating money, blood, and there was prayer services going on 24/7. It warmed my heart that was broken for all the ones who lost their loved ones. I am so thankful that I, nor none of my loved ones were hurt directly, but I feel we all lost something that day. We lost heroes, and then some new ones emerged. That is why we found the strength to carry on--better and closer than ever.