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2002-09-11

My story is not an important one; I was one of the very lucky ones that did not lose a loved one, or friend. I was the American that woke up one morning and put on the t.v. and saw such trajedy and devasation. I watched and cried for days in disbelief. I was a stay at home at the time and I sat paralyzed wondering if I should get my one child from school that day. I was born in the 70's so I am a part of the generation that did not directly deal with other historical devastations such as Vietnam, WWII etc. I was naive to think that I never would see or be affected by such a trajedy. My heart and prayers go out to every single individual that has been personally affected by this terrorist attack. I feel honored to be an American and to be a part of such a wonderful country. I am grateful for all the firefighters and rescue workers that lost their lives to save others. I feel for all the wives that lost husbands, husbands that lost wives, children that lost parent(s), parents that lost children, and the dear children that perished. If a positive has to come from this I firmly believe that the positive is that we banded together as a country and as a nation and the love and support flowed from all, this has forever changed me and the way I view life; I am a more grateful person because of it.