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2004-09-11

I had been sent home from school on that day and was sitting watching TV. As the first planes impact travelled across the radio my Mom shouted to me and called me to listen to it. I remember everyone saying it was an accident or freak weather. I went and sat down thinking it wasnt as serious as it would soon turn out to be. 30 Minutes later and my Mom shouted again...a second plane had gone into the towers. We sat down infront of the TV and turned on the news channels. What met us was shocking. Even though I'm a Brit I feel all of your pain. I was deeply shocked that such a thing could happen. This day has so many memories, it also caused so many others. I would like to personally convey my condolances to every American - Human Being*, that has been affected. I feel deeply sorry for all of your loses and pray you ca somehow learn to live your life as normally as possible. To this day I can remember everything crystal clear...I was 14 then, I'm 17 now. Things will change but I will never forget.

Matt, 17, UK