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2002-09-11

I can remember that Tuesday morning of last year as if it were yesterday. My day started around 6A.M. when my sister Hannah and I had to get up that mroning for school. The day seemed so beautiful-everyone was happy and cheerful. When we arrived at school, kids and teachers walked around with smiles on their faces with anticipation to start the new school year. While sitting in my history classroom, the school secretary came over the loud speaker to dismiss the 10th graders to the sophmore meeting. As we filed into the auditorium, the new principal and head assistant welcomed us in. They talked about basic school rules and the approaching homecoming dance. After asking questions about the dance, the new principal spoke out about two students that had died the past spring from meningitis. He did this so that we knew he was there for us if we needed someone to talk to. With the depression of two fallen school mates fresh in our minds, we were ordered to our 6th period classes. As I and many others walked back to class, horrific images of a plane crashing into a building and the Pentagon on fire covered all the televisions in the school. Not knowing what was really going on, we watched with our eyes glued to the screen and open mouths. An eerie chill swept through my body and endless tears fell from my face when the images registered in my mind. Since the moment in class, I scribbled every single detail that was on the news. A regular school day warped into a day of horror-for everyone in America. When my sister and I got home, my mother rushed us to church to ask God to be with all of America. We sat there and recited passages from the Bible-not knowing what was going to happen next. I continued praying and watching the news-hoping for closure, especially for those who lost someone that tragic day. That 11th day in September, 2001 will forever be in my mind. In closing, I'd like to give my condolences to those who knew someone that perished in the attacks. My prayers go out to you and the fallen heroes. God IS going to be with you...