Better known as 9/11, the worst terrorist attack in American history, brought out the best in the American people. It is important to remember 9/11 today as a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.
(PERSONAL EX) *Ironically enough, I was born on September 10, 1993 so this event has a personal impact to my life. I had just turned seven years old and I can remember being so excited that morning because I was going on vacation with my family so, actually I wasn’t in school. I was in my moms bedroom when the news came on, and all I remember is her reaction to the tv. Even as a child I knew something was wrong. Later I found out my dad was supposed to be flying trough New York City at the same time as well, just the thought of the slightest possibilty of loosing my Dad, makes me remember this day forever.
Early on the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 Islamic extremist hijackers took over four planes and proceeded to use them to attack the United States. Two planes hit and destroyed the World Trade Centers in New York City. One crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and one was over taken by passengers and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. None of the plane passengers survived.
At first, this tragedy was thought to only be a freak accident, but quickly realized America was under attack. When you ask someone where they were on September 11, 2001, they will know, it cannot be forgotten. Thirteen years since the day of the attack, 9/11 still stops us cold. The event changed everything: how we travel, how wars are fought—but most importantly, how we live. According to Fox News in less than two hours... 2,998 innocent people died, including 343 brave firefighters trying to save lives. 24 others went missing,