9/11/01

September 11th, 2001 is a day that will not be forgotten.

I can't believe it has been 11 years. I was in high school, and I remember being on my way to my 3rd period Theatre class. Walking from the trailer of my homeroom, I remember everyone was quiet in the halls, and in shock. The choir and theatre rooms were side by side on the hall, and we all went into the Choir room to watch the news. It was completely heartbreaking.

We watched live coverage, and saw the videos of the planes crashing into the buildings over and over. I still get chills thinking about it. I still feel sick thinking about it. Then hearing about the plane crashes and the pentagon, it was horrible.

I was a varsity football manager through high school, and I remember that Friday night game. The night looked foggy because there was actually ash in the air from the Pentagon. And I remember the weeks and months afterward of news coverage and images.

I take a moment to remember the women and men who lost their lives that day, and to the servicemen who helped save others. and I give thanks to the brave men and women of this country who still fight for our freedom.