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2003-09-15

I was first made aware of this tragedy while I was on vacation. At the time, I was in Nashville, TN., enroute to Detroit. MI. The bus driver notified the passengers of the attacks. A feeling of disbelief overtook everyone. It was an eerie feeling to think that there were no flights taking off, anywhere in the country. I couldn't believe what was happening.

In the beginning, I was a little apprehensive to take a flight anywhere. But, we as a nation, cannot afford to be intimidated by terrorists. If we bow to their demands, then they are the victors and we are the cowards. There is an obvious need for stricter enforcement in security, regardless of the mode of transportation. We are all vulnerable. None of us are exempt from future attacks, but, we must go on with our lives.

Those innocent young people. The ability for those parents to spend time with their children and families, is a thing of the past now. The loss of those people in such a violent and senseless manner, is staggering to think about. The fact that this is an unbelievably strong and powerful nation comes forth to my mind. The ground on which that terrible tragedy occurred, should remain vacant. It is sacred ground.

Yes, I did. As a result of what happened on that day, we came closer as a nation, realizing that life is fragile and very short. We take our liberties, freedoms, and standards of living, for granted. We are not all aristocrats, but, we are a proud, God-fearing nation. God blessed us with the greatest nation on earth. As proud as I've always been to be an American, I'm even more proud now of our country and the fact that we NOW have a God-fearing president in office, who is not afraid or offended to proclaim his beliefs in our Lord. The American flag has always represented freedom and strength. I'm still proud of our flag. We may be strong as a nation, but, unless we turn this country back over to The Lord, we will not survive as a Christian nation.