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2006-09-11

I was just in a state of shock. I couldn't believe that something so horrible was unfolding right in front of our very eyes. To this day I am still in disbelief. And I have a lot of questions--such as why this happened to us, why were so many innocent people killed. It just doesn't seem fair. One of my older brothers ,George, just got done serving a four-year term in the military. He had been stationed in Iraq for 6 monthes during part of his term. He doesn't talk much about it, but I know that he has been through a lot, and I really feel for him.I also feel for all the men and women who lost their lives, who were seriously injured, and who lost loved ones. Especially today, it being the fifth anniversary of 9/11, is a living reminder of the horror that it seems like this country only endured yesterday. I attend college and this morning I had a class. I was sitting in the cafe studying before my class began when I noticed that they were showing footage of the 9/11 memorial serviceson television. I couldn't watch it because I was starting to cry. It's a really big wake-up call to me because so many of us spend so much time worrying about the trivial things life hands us, and there are people who have had HUGE losses to overcome. September 11th has definitely opened up my eyes in a lot of ways. That's all I really have to say. I just wanted to stop for a moment and reflect on my feelings. And I also wanted to say to the relatives and loved ones of those who were taken that day: If any of you ever read this, I am so, so, sorry for your loss. You have my condolences and you are in my prayers. To those who survived the catastrophy that day but were seriously injured: Please take care and know that you are definitely heroes. And all of you have my condolences and blessings as well. To all the men and women who lost their lives on that fateful day. What can I say? You all gave your lives that day, but you left behind a legacy that we will never, ever forget. You guys are heroes in every sense of the word. You'll remain our guardian angels until the day when we will see you in heaven. We will never, ever, let your memory go and you'll ALWAYS be in our thoughts and prayers.Finally, last but not least, to all of the survivors of that horrible day--I honestly don't think that there was not one person that didn't help someone that day. In my opinion, we ALL were heroes. We all suffered tremendously when and after the attacks occured. And some of us are still suffering. But when it came right down to it, we all bonded together as one, and we all came to each other's need. Because that is what The United States of America is all about. United We Stand, as one nation.
Thank you for allowing me to submit my story once again. I am 24 years old and I currently reside in Tucson, AZ.