If you don't remember what happened on September 11th, 2001, you probably aren't old enough. No one who was old enough to be aware of what was going on has forgotten. But how many of you remember the people who chose to jump to their deaths instead of burn in the flames? Do you remember the faces of those who sifted through the rubble to find survivors? Do you remember where you were, who you were with and what your first reaction was?
"Never Forget" is a great motto for today because while it will always be impossible for us to truly forget the events of that day, it may be difficult for us to tell our children what happened and how we felt about it. It's imperative that we keep those horrific things in mind especially on this day so that we can prevent something similar from happening either to us or to other nations. Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.
We have Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, 4th of July and all those other days where we talk about our troops and all they have done for us.
Today, September 11th is a day to remember every day citizens who also gave their lives in the effort to save the lives of their fellow civilians. Firefighters, police officers and other men and women off the street. And not just those who died, but those who LIVED.
((Tough Times Don't Last But) Tough People Do by Trace Adkins)
Today is a day to remember everyone involved in Flight 93, the Pentagon as well as the Twin Towers.
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| Through blurred eyes... |
Today is when we celebrate the heroism of people just like you and me and their commendable actions in the face of terrifying violence and adversity.
Today is when we celebrate the solidity of our United States.
Today is when we celebrate so that those who did die will not have died in vain.
United we stand, divided we fall.
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