Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 11 Digital Archive Stories Description An account of the resource This collection is the bulk of the archive, representing the reactions and experiences of thousands of individuals beginning in 2002. 911DA Story 911DA Story: Story Tell us about what you did, saw, or heard on September 11th. Feel free to write as much or as little as you like. Tell us your story: That morning from about 9 AM to 1 PM, I became transfixed in one position on my sofa by the images that horrified me with immediate thoughts about our country's loss of innocence. It saddened me to think how many children had just lost a parent and how that loss would impact their lives for years to come. I cried that day for them and every day for over a month and on the anniversary, the emotions returned full force with thoughts of the magnitude of the loss for the thousands who knew or loved those who died that day. Even in my tears and sorrow on September 11, 2001, I knew that I needed to write down my thoughts and feelings. I needed for my children and grandchildren, yet to be born, what that day meant to me. This is what I wrote: My Dear Loved Ones, Today I witnessed the most terrifying event in modern America, one that will never be forgotten. Let me say that inspite of the hate that it took to bring this event to our shores, the love we have for our country will make us stronger. Remember that love is the greatest gift that you can give to family and country. I want to let you know that today I changed. By the end of this day it was clear to me that for the rest of my life, my work would need to have purpose and direction. My final thoughts to my family and family yet to be born: Always be proud to be American. Remember, that you as one person can make a difference in the lives of many. Go out and seek your dreams and never forget this famous quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource story6750.xml 911DA Item Elements describing a September 11 Digital Archive item. Status The process status of this item. approved Consent Whether September 11 Digital Archive has permission to possess this item. full Posting Whether the contributor gave permission to post this item. yes Copyright Whether the contributor holds copyright to this item. yes Source The source of this item. born-digital Media Type The media type of this item. story Created by Author Whether the author created this item. yes Described by Author Whether the description of this item was submitted by the author. no Date Entered The date this item was entered into the archive. 2002-09-12 IP Address The IP address of the device used to submit the item. 205.188.209.38