nmah3023.xml

nmah3023.xml

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2002-09-11

The morning of September 11,2001, I was on my way to school, confused on why all the radio stations had the ame programming. When I finally gave up trying to find a station with music, I began to listen to the coverage of the terrorists attacks. I was shocked at what I heard. I began to notice the anxiety, and confusion of the people around me. When I finally arrived to school, it was the topic of discussion. When I went to my first period class, the teacher decided to watch the coverage of the history changing event, on tv. That was the first time I saw the horrible images of the attacks. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Seeing the World Trade Center collapse, was almost as if I was watching a summer blockbuster.

My life has slightly changed. After the attacks, I was very interested in the muslim culture, and religion. I was paranoid for a week, or two. But after those weeks, I went back to my pathetic life, of gossiping about the latest trends, and what celebrity did what.

September 11, 2001 should be remembered as the day that our culture, and beliefs were tested, and prevailed. The day that our patriotism pulled through, and showed that we as Americans, stood beside our fellow Americans and helpped them through that tough time.

We didn't fly an American flag, only because every store was out of stock. Otherwise, without a doubt, my family would have flown one. After these events, I gained a greater respect for the American flag, being that it's a symbol of our freedon, which should be celebrated everyday.