I find it hard to believe that ten years have passed since the tragic events occurred on September 11, 2001. I was just entering my teenage years and was an eighth-grade student at Dade Middle School. I remember the events of that morning like it was yesterday. I remember noticing that it was a beautiful day outside, mainly because of the cold front that had moved in, and there was not a cloud in the sky.
After 1st period was complete, rumors began to spread about an attack on the United States. I thought the rumors were indeed rumors, and it would be impossible for someone or some group to attack the US. However, I knew something was wrong when I asked our librarian if our country had been attacked. She did not say anything, but the expression on her face said that something was wrong.
I remember watching the footage on television in my Georgia History class. We had a substitute teacher that day, who encouraged us to to do work instead of watching the news. Some of us attempted to do that, but we were more concerned about the events taking place in New York City.
Someone once told me that the memory of September 11 would be similar to the memory of the assassination of John F. Kennedy within the minds of Americans. As I am now 10 years older, I understand how the events on that day cannot be forgotten. We lost many Americans that day, but I believe they would want us to continue to move forward. I am thankful for a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives.
May we never forget that God is in control of this world, even when we do not understand why certain events occur. We do not know the time or the hour when God will take us out of this world, and I pray that you know Him personally today. May God bless you and may God bless the United States of America!
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