Here's coverage of one memorial:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/12/us/obama-honors-9-11-victims-a-day-after-announcing-new-mission-against-terror.html?ref=us&_r=0
Do you have others? Please comment on the significance of the anniversary to you.
I think everyone who can remember 9/11 knowns exactly where they were when they got news of the attack so I would like to tell you mine. I was in second grade and my teacher turned the T.V. on and people were panicked and emotional. As a second grader I was confused but I could feel the sadness from the adults. My second grade teacher told us her nephew worked in the towers and was so scared. I gave her a glow-in-the-dark rosary I had and told her to pray for him. He ended up being safe!
I have mourned for people that have died on 9/11 or for families who were impacted by this event. Their grief and sorrow will forever stay with me. I, just like Emily was in second grade when this event took place and I remember that our teacher turned on the T.V. and the principle came on the intercom telling us that we were going to be dismissed and sent home early. This was really confusing and scary for me as a second grader because I didn't really have a sense of what was going on but, I knew whatever was happening was not good because everyone was sad and acting strange. However, the most significant impact of 9/11 to me is that it allowed me to have 'fear' put in to my heart, as well as allowing me to see that this will forever be one of the worst days I and Americas has ever seen but, it brought out the best in all of us to never forget about this particular attack.
September 11 for me is always a very somber and mournful day. For me that was the first really major traumatic event that I can remember in life. I remember being in second grade when it happened. For me it was a normal day until I got home from school because my school had decided not to say anything about what was happening. When I got home my family then sat down to tell me about what had happened and try to explain it. Obviously being in second grade I didn't really have any understanding about what was going on. To my mind then it was just unbelievably sad to hear about so many people dead from one event. The significance of the anniversary to me is just trying to remember so many innocent lives that were lost.
Every September 11th reminds me of the sacrifices made by those who serve the community. I hear people trash talk police officers all the time and it always frustrates me. They will call them things like pigs or doughnut eaters but its times like 9/11 where everyone turns to the police and fire departments for protection. I honestly think that they do not get the credit or respect that they deserve. Every 9/11 I think of all the brave people who ran into the building not out of it. The selflessness and courage is incredible. Coming from a family who has relatives in the fire departments makes 9/11 emotional for everyone.
Every September 11, I sit and think about what happened and where I was. I still remember sitting in my second grade classroom when the PA system went on and announced to turn on all television sets and watch. I clearly remember seeing the plane go through the world trade center and a zoomed in picture of people jumping out of the windows, and running down the street and how much smoke was there. As a second grader I did not quite understand what was going on until I got home that day and my parents explained to me that we were attacked. I get chills thinking about that day. Two summers ago I traveled to New York City where I saw the memorial being built and even though I was so young, I felt emotional to stand where an attack took place. I thank God every day for the troops, police, firefighters and all those who fight and serve our country to keep us safe as best as they can
This comment is late, but worth making. I have always found that my thoughts and emotions are best expressed through songs and poems. Here is a poem I found online about remembering September 11th, and the accompanying description:
In a New York classroom one year after 9-11, students composed the following 9-11 poem. A relative of the teacher had perished on that tragic day in Tower One of the World Trade Center. The victim left behind a 3-year-old.
List of “Don’t Forgets” and “Remembers”
We were eight.
Before September 11th, we would wake up with a list of “Don’t Forgets” Don’t forget to wash your face Don’t forget to brush your teeth Don’t forget to do your homework Don’t forget to wear your jacket Don’t forget to clean your room Don’t forget to take a bath
After September 11th, we wake up with a list of “Remembers” Remember to greet the sun each morning Remember to enjoy every meal Remember to thank your parents for their hard work Remember to honor those who keep you safe Remember to value each person you meet Remember to respect other’s beliefs
Now we are nine.
If anyone would like to read some other poems, here is the link for the page where I found the one above: http://www.celebrate-american-holidays.com/9-11-Poems.html
My second favorite on the page is titled "We're Still Standing."
To me, September 11th, 2001 was a tragic day that forever changed the future of the world. Misguided hatred led to the death of thousands of innocents and launched the US into a war that has led to even more bloodshed. In the same breath, 9/11 unified the peoples of the nation, as we came together to help those who would lost it all. It is sad that it took something so terrible to bring the nation together, but they came together none the less.
So on 9/11, I thank God that my parents made it home safely (as they were in New York at that time). I remember all those who were affected by the tragedy, their families, and those who sacrificed themselves in my prayers. I remember all of our soldiers who risk their lives to protect our freedoms and I pray that this war will quickly reach a conclusion with as little bloodshed as possible.
I think everyone who can remember 9/11 knowns exactly where they were when they got news of the attack so I would like to tell you mine. I was in second grade and my teacher turned the T.V. on and people were panicked and emotional. As a second grader I was confused but I could feel the sadness from the adults. My second grade teacher told us her nephew worked in the towers and was so scared. I gave her a glow-in-the-dark rosary I had and told her to pray for him. He ended up being safe!
ReplyDeleteI have mourned for people that have died on 9/11 or for families who were impacted by this event. Their grief and sorrow will forever stay with me. I, just like Emily was in second grade when this event took place and I remember that our teacher turned on the T.V. and the principle came on the intercom telling us that we were going to be dismissed and sent home early. This was really confusing and scary for me as a second grader because I didn't really have a sense of what was going on but, I knew whatever was happening was not good because everyone was sad and acting strange. However, the most significant impact of 9/11 to me is that it allowed me to have 'fear' put in to my heart, as well as allowing me to see that this will forever be one of the worst days I and Americas has ever seen but, it brought out the best in all of us to never forget about this particular attack.
ReplyDeleteSeptember 11 for me is always a very somber and mournful day. For me that was the first really major traumatic event that I can remember in life. I remember being in second grade when it happened. For me it was a normal day until I got home from school because my school had decided not to say anything about what was happening. When I got home my family then sat down to tell me about what had happened and try to explain it. Obviously being in second grade I didn't really have any understanding about what was going on. To my mind then it was just unbelievably sad to hear about so many people dead from one event. The significance of the anniversary to me is just trying to remember so many innocent lives that were lost.
ReplyDeleteEvery September 11th reminds me of the sacrifices made by those who serve the community. I hear people trash talk police officers all the time and it always frustrates me. They will call them things like pigs or doughnut eaters but its times like 9/11 where everyone turns to the police and fire departments for protection. I honestly think that they do not get the credit or respect that they deserve. Every 9/11 I think of all the brave people who ran into the building not out of it. The selflessness and courage is incredible. Coming from a family who has relatives in the fire departments makes 9/11 emotional for everyone.
ReplyDeleteEvery September 11, I sit and think about what happened and where I was. I still remember sitting in my second grade classroom when the PA system went on and announced to turn on all television sets and watch. I clearly remember seeing the plane go through the world trade center and a zoomed in picture of people jumping out of the windows, and running down the street and how much smoke was there. As a second grader I did not quite understand what was going on until I got home that day and my parents explained to me that we were attacked. I get chills thinking about that day. Two summers ago I traveled to New York City where I saw the memorial being built and even though I was so young, I felt emotional to stand where an attack took place. I thank God every day for the troops, police, firefighters and all those who fight and serve our country to keep us safe as best as they can
ReplyDeleteThis comment is late, but worth making. I have always found that my thoughts and emotions are best expressed through songs and poems. Here is a poem I found online about remembering September 11th, and the accompanying description:
ReplyDeleteIn a New York classroom one year after 9-11, students composed the following 9-11 poem. A relative of the teacher had perished on that tragic day in Tower One of the World Trade Center. The victim left behind a 3-year-old.
List of “Don’t Forgets” and “Remembers”
We were eight.
Before September 11th, we would wake up with a list of “Don’t Forgets”
Don’t forget to wash your face
Don’t forget to brush your teeth
Don’t forget to do your homework
Don’t forget to wear your jacket
Don’t forget to clean your room
Don’t forget to take a bath
After September 11th, we wake up with a list of “Remembers”
Remember to greet the sun each morning
Remember to enjoy every meal
Remember to thank your parents for their hard work
Remember to honor those who keep you safe
Remember to value each person you meet
Remember to respect other’s beliefs
Now we are nine.
If anyone would like to read some other poems, here is the link for the page where I found the one above: http://www.celebrate-american-holidays.com/9-11-Poems.html
My second favorite on the page is titled "We're Still Standing."
To me, September 11th, 2001 was a tragic day that forever changed the future of the world. Misguided hatred led to the death of thousands of innocents and launched the US into a war that has led to even more bloodshed. In the same breath, 9/11 unified the peoples of the nation, as we came together to help those who would lost it all. It is sad that it took something so terrible to bring the nation together, but they came together none the less.
ReplyDeleteSo on 9/11, I thank God that my parents made it home safely (as they were in New York at that time). I remember all those who were affected by the tragedy, their families, and those who sacrificed themselves in my prayers. I remember all of our soldiers who risk their lives to protect our freedoms and I pray that this war will quickly reach a conclusion with as little bloodshed as possible.