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2002-09-11

I had no idea what was going on that morning. It was a normal and fast paced morning for me and my 2 boys. As most moms know getting everything together and everyone out the door can be a job in its self. That morning I did not have the news on, I remember the day was sunny and warm. I was on the way to work with no knowledge of the events that where taking place. I was not informed until a co-worker meet me at the door as I walked in and asked if I had heard what had happened. As I got to my desk I saw that one of my other co-workers had a small TV on. The first tower was in flames and smoke and for a brief moment the camara caught the images of people falling from the building. I stood, not being able to take in all that I had just saw. Them moments later I saw another plane enter the area and the 2nd tower was in flames too. All I could say was "all my god". I could not believe that this could happen to the US. I was angry and hurt, I could not believe that someone could hate us so much. It was a day that changed my life and my families. My husband left work to get the boys, he need to be with them that day. He and other parents were doing the same here in Franklin, WI. I cried that week for the families who lost love ones, but also for America.

Today, it is Septmber 11, 2002 and I still cry in disbelief. But as Americans we can and will over come this tragic event and the healing be long in coming but we will still help those who need it. I am proud to say we are wawrm and caring Nation and no one can ever change that.
I AM PROUD TO BE AMERICAN!