nmah5404.xml

nmah5404.xml

born-digital

story

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2003-01-12

Actually, iam not an american citizen i live in london england but iam sure that doesnt matter, as we are all a family of the human race.
Oh, where/how does one begin..... i remember being at home watching the televeision and distinctively remember my mother being in the bathrooom doing her makeup when the news came on. I remember screaming and my mother rushing to the living room to see if i was ok. i was in complete disbelief-shock, i could not beleive what i was seeing. she immediatley sat down and we where both glued to the screen. i recollect asking my self if i new or had any friends who may possibly have been there, you see i was taking gap year out of university and wanted to go to america for a years placement, i knew some people who went abroad but nobody came to mind. thank god no body i knew was there. i remember immediatly calling my best friend who also lives in london. we stayed on the fone for what seemed for hours, watching the news at the same time as we talked about what had just happened.we where both in shock. i dont think ive cried so much in my life before. you see what happened didnt just happen to the american people but to all mankind. it was such a strange feeling - i felt like i had known all those people that had lost there lives. i needed to do some thing, so i mad a picture of an eagle with the american flag and wrote a note on it and took it to the american embassy in london. it was quite surreal, there were hundreds of people there, from children to grandparents from mothers to fathers, school children.... its a memory i well treasure most as i remember there was real sence of community and closeness amongst every boby there.there was a sea of flowers and notes from every one.
i think ill stop here as the tears wont let me continue typing....
i just want to say one last thing from the bottom of my heart: may God protect not only those of america, but the entire race of mankind. and may those who seek to evil be punished! And dont worry the american people are strong and am sure "WILL RISE FROM BENEATH THE DUST" GOD BLESS!

i just want to say "Love life like youve never been hurt, work like you dont need the money, dance like theres nobody watching you"
LIfes too short people, hug those who are close to you and thank god for every thing that you have no matter how little.

Those that lost there lifes but also remembering those who where there, who survived or lots loved ones, and who have been affected by it. may god give you strength and will power to carry on.