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2002-09-08

I had witnessed many things on September 11th. I was in Health class and our principal Mr. Sherman came over the announcements and told us what had happened to the Twin Towers. I didn't really realize what had happened at first, but when I saw it on the news I was shocked to see what had happened to the lives of many innocent people.

My life has changed during the events of September 11th. My brother Eric, was in boot camp for the United States Marines when this all first happened. My family and I were worried that after he graduated he would be sent to Afganistan. This didn't happen because his unit hasn't been activated at this time. We worry that if the war continues his unit will be activated. My Uncle Terry is a pilot for the United States Marines. He flies herrier jets and he too is at risk if this war continues and we're unable to catch all the terrorists.

I think that many things should be remembered about the events on September 11th. The first would be that the United States is not ammune from terrorists attacks. We need to remember that hate brings about terrorists beliefs. We must all have compassion and understanding for all walks of life no matter how different from our own. As for the people who died during the attacks on September 11th we should always remember their sacrafice by never allowing this to happen again in the United States of America.

Since the events on September 11th, my family and I fly and American flag in the front of our home. I have finally realized that a flag means more to me than just a symbol for our country. It means love, happiness, and it's something to cherish for the rest of your life.