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2002-08-21

I was working in a real estate office in Clarksville, Indiana. A friend called and said to turn on the TV a plane had just hit the World Trade Center. Our broker was on a flight from Louisville to Phoenix at the time the planes hit the WTC. The rest of the day was spent glued to the TV and trying to find our broker. I was in shock. I was terrified of what might happen next. I prayed for God's protection on our country and my family.

My husband, a major in the Army Reserve, was put on duty by lunch time on September 11th. He eventually was placed on a team responsible for securing Fort Knox and the surrounding communities from terrorist acts. From that position he moved into his current position as Directorate of Plans and Mobilization at Fort Knox. He travels alot and works in a classified area. Both of our sons are in the military. I worry that they may get sent somewhere. September 11th has impacted our family greatly.

That hate never wins. That all men are created equal. We cannot judge another by his religion or color of his skin. The terrorists were full of hate and prejudice. We must not let ourselves become like that. There is no one on this earth that God does not love.
We should also remember those who gave their lives for others and for our country. We have many brave men and women in our armed forces who do a difficult job sometimes in terrible circumstances and are greatly underpaid. We owe them our respect, honor and gratitude.
The firemen, policmen and other emergency people who responded and the civilians who responded to the terror stikes. Many gave their lives for friends and strangers alike.

Yes, still do. I have always felt a deep love for the flag. I tear up anytime I see the flag in a parade or other type of procession. I have great pride for our flag and what it stands for.

God Bless the USA.