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2002-09-11

September 11th was a terrifying day for all americans. It began as just another ordinary day. We were all sitting in class at Thompson Middle School. I was doing a section review for social studies. Then it all began. Television sets clicked on in everyone's room. Every channel was tuned into to CNN. There had been a terrorist attack on our country. A passenger planbe had been hijacked and crashed into the World Trade Center. Everyone was astonished that this was happening again. People on the TV were running through the streets on New York screaming and crying out for help. Everyone was basically in a state of confusion. Those of us sitting at home wanted to help or do anything for the situation but we didn't know what. Then momentarily after that another plane crashed into the second World Trade Center tower. Then later after that we heard of another plane crashing into the Pentagon. All airports had been shut down. All businesses had been stopped. Then after that another plane had been hijacked and crashed somewhere in Pennsylvania. Thousands of lives were taken in an instant that day. There were so may people that had been lsot that day. Our country came together as one and fought back and we are still fighting back strong today. All of these events that took place a year ago today leave me with one question... Why? Why would anyone want to do something so violent and terrifying? These terrorist attacks still astonish and amaze me today.

Before the events of September 11th i didn't really think about all of the priveleges that we have in tour wonderful country. We have so mant freedoms and choices. I have definently become more of a patriotic person than i was before. I have also become more aware of what actually goes on aorund the worlds between different countries. I became very interested in what all was on TV and the news. I wanted to learn more about it and become more aware of the threats of terrorists.

EVERYTHING! There were so many people who helped out during this time. Ther were so many volunteers that wanted to hepl out in any and every way that thye could. People were lined up to give blood. But, one of the most important things that should be remembered is definently all of the firemen, policemen, etc. Ther were many that lost there life and there were many that saved a life. These people were all so courageos and i highly admire them for all that they have done.

About 5 or 6 says after the events of September 11th i went out to look for a flag. But there was one small problem... There were none to be found. All the stores that i went to were sold out of them. I had to search and search till i oculd find one. We finally did find one and we went out and bought a new flag pole and everything. We still fly our flag today in honor of those who died a year ago.