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2004-06-12

I was in my World History class in 6th grade and my principle came over the intercom and told everyone to turn on the T.V. We saw the second plane crash into the building and it was shocking. It didnt feel real, like a nightmare or something. I did not have any fmaily in NYC so it wasnt as hard for me as it was for other people but it was still devastating knowing how much pain families were in at the time. A month later my family went up to New York for a vacation and we visited Ground 0. It was amazing and incredibly sad. Dirt, dust and rubbish everywhere!

I feel like my life has changed a little bit. Even though no one in my fmaily or any friends died bc of this, I realized that my self or any of my friends or family could die at any moment. I have also become more patriotic. I try not to fight with ppl bc I know I wouldnt want to leave this world in an arguement. and I always tell my family that I love them whenevr I am leaving them, even if just for like an hour.

I think everyone should remeber how strong our nation is. The Sept 11th attacks brought everyone togtehr and made them realize how easy a life could be taken away.

My family did fly a flag for a while after the attacks. It is not up anymore but I have found a new respect for the American Flag and I am proud to be apart of this strong nation!