All across the country, the American flag was flown at half staff today in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the events of 9/11.
Seven years have gone by. Years have past since the invasion of Iraq. Saddam Hussein is supposedly dead, and one man still remains on the top of the Americas Most Wanted list.
Countless service men and women have lost their lives in effort to stop the war on terrorism.
Women and men were left widows, children left without a parent or parents. Firemen lost their lives while performing a job of courage, to save lives even if it meant that they lost theirs.
A day that challenged America but she proved she could not be defeated.
9/11 is a day that will live in the hearts of today's generation. A day that signifies patriotism, a day that represents unity of the American people.
Since this day will remain with today's generation, why was it not once mentioned today in any of Jenny's classes? To her recollection, Washburn did not have any memorial ceremonies to honor this day.
So I ask, has 9/11 already been forgotten? It can be assured that those directly affected by this day will never forget 9/11/01.
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I remember every time I go to a sporting event.
They play the Star-Spangled Banner and I faithfully remember and pay homage to all those who suffered and died in wars throughout history -- and that's how it should be.
People should remember. Always. Even if it's as simple as taking a minute out of one day a year to sit in silence and say thanks.
It's good to ponder whether or not our society is becoming so desensitized that we are already beginning to let 9/11 slip away...or maybe it's Bush's fault for becoming a crusader so that it's harder for the American public to separate its thoughts between the Bush administration's war and 9/11
I will not only remember what happened because of the crazed terrorists, but I also lost a good friend that same morning (at 7am) to a sudden heart attact at age 38-leaving 3 young children. It is a day I will never forget--it was the longest day.
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