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2002-09-11

When this tragic stream of events took place, I was at school. Televisions were on everywhere and all eyes were glued to the set. I did not know what was going on. I asked one girl and she told me, but I still, at that moment, did not realize the depth of it all. Classes cancelled and when I got home I turned on the TV to see exactly what all the madness was about. I could not believe such a thing could happen. I would have never thought in my life time I would see something like this right here in our country, America the beautiful. When the said that the body count was over 3000, I was just in shock. What if it would have been here? What if it were my friends and family who got killed in such a way? I was nervous for a while after that. I did not want to go to any big events or concerts in fear that the terrorist would try and strike again and maybe this time it would be here. It really was an eye opener for us all. I just thank God for my life anf my family and friends. My heart goes out to any and everyone who lost a loved one on 9/11. Some of the stories that I have heard over the radio were too much to handle. This really affected us all in one way or another. I hope that nothings like this ever happens again. The worst part for me was when my father told me that he was getting shipped off. He is in the Army reserves and has been for years. He said that his unit was on standby and I just lost it. I could not stop crying. I also have three cousins in the service. One of them was shipped to San Antonio to wait for further orders. It was and still is a very trying time for was all. Gos Bless Each and Everyone of You and Your Friends and Families. United We Can Stand.