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That sunny morning a year ago, It still brings me to tears just to remember. As a wife of a retired Air Force Security Police Officer. I have served this country with him for many years. But that Tuesday morning I truly became an American.
Always moving from place to place with the Air Force not being able to put down roots, growing up in England I had always called there home. That changed that day. NO MORE. My HOME is here in California. I fly MY American Flag with pride and gratatude to those who lost thier lives and to those who have to go on without them. I can truly say that I am an American now.
My mother who still lives in England called me that day and cried on the phone with me, no more understanding what had happened than I did.
I did try to sheild my four year old from the event and as she asked question I answered them in a way that she could understand. Today I sent in Red White and Blue cookies with her to school. I do not want this day to be a day of celebration. I never want her to forget what happended
but I also do not want her to be afraid .

We have become a better country, a more compasionate country but not a weak country. We will continue to fight for her and love her. Never letting this type of tragady to befall us again.

Thank you.

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2002-09-11