Today we remember the tragic attacks on America 7 years ago. Those innocent people that woke up that fateful day, the morning of September 11, 2001 going about their normal every day lives never knowing it would be the last time they would see their loved ones..whether that be husband, wife, mother, father, sister, brother, daughter or son, or even friend or lover. The Fireman, Police Officers and others that gave their lives in an incredibly brave effort to rescue anyone and everyone they possible could, who are now righfully looked upon as American Heroes. The American Soldiers overseas who have fallen fighting for our country and our right to freedom.
I will always remember the day that America came together, and even if only for a short time, everyone was able to see past all their differences and stand together as a country and proclaim unity and love. As a country we mourned the people that lost their lives at World Trade Centers 1 & 2, the Pentagon, and the four flights that crashed that day.
Everyone says they will forever remeber where they were when they first heard the news. Its true that
I will never forget. I was 19 years old and worked full time at Walgreens but mostly 2nd shift. My sister Kelly and I lived together at the time and she was also working 2nd shift that day so a phone call from our dad that morning woke us up with the news. We immediately turned on the TV and I sat in silence as I watched. And then I cried. By the time I went to work that afternoon, every register had a small TV tuned to the news coverage and their wasn't much customer traffic but those that came in had a hard time not sticking around after checking out to hear anything new that may be announced. The whole day and experience went from early morning where I wondered if it was a tragic accident to later in the morning and on into the afternoon being proven that it was a heartless terrorist attack.
The only thing I can say this morning as I pay my tribute and give my respects to all the lives lost and the family and friends still dealing with putting their lives back together is God Bless You All. You are truly thought about and prayed for always and especially today on this
Patriot Day.
Lastly, to all current and former members of America's armed forces, I say Thank You. Especially on this day whether you believe in war or don't, we must all stop and think of those serving our country because they do it for all of us and our rights. America is an amazing country. We are given the freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and endless opportunity that other countries only dream of. I am so proud to be American and its all solidified in each and every one of your efforts.
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