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2002-09-10

Word of the tragedies quickly circulated across the workroom floor at the Nacogdoches Post Office on the morning of September 11, 2001. Coworkers and I listened intently to the news, but continued with our duties. I am a letter carrier for the U S Postal Service in Nacogdoches, Texas. Coworkers and the customers I came in contact with that day were in a state of shock, not realizing or grasping the magnitude of the incidents. It was difficult to imagine the reality of the situation. Every person I met that day wanted to share news and remain fully-informed.

The pictures and drama of September 11, 2001 are unforgettable. Some of my freedoms have been challenged. Workplace security has been updated. I think about travel and personal security in different and more cautious ways than I did before September 11, 2001.

The patriotism and comradery shown by the people of our nation should be remembered. The tremendous outpouring of sympathy for the victims' families and friends as well as the massive rescue and recovery efforts should not be forgotten. The government's and all Americans' commitment to carry on their everyday expectations despite the tragedy of September 11, 2001 should be remembered. Also, the condemnation of the acts of terrorism by other countries and peoples, offering their solid support of justice to prevail over the ones responsible, should be remembered.

Everywhere I turned my eyes in Nacogdoches, I saw American flags. American flags were on cars, trucks, bicycles, in windows, on doors, on clothes, and anywhere people could find to place a flag. There are American flags at work and all along my route. I now take a longer look at the American flag than I did before the tragedy. I think the American flag is the prettiest flag and most symbolic flag. The stars and alternating red and white stripes on the American flag signify the unified spirit of the people of the United States, made more strong by the events of September 11, 2001.