Remembering September 11th, 2001.

"The planes were hijacked, the buildings fell, and thousands of lives were lost... But the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were an attack on the heart of America.
And standing here in the heartland of America, we say in one voice:

'We will not give in to terrorists;
We will not rest until they are found and defeated;
We will win this struggle not for glory, nor wealth, nor power, but for justice, for freedom, and for peace;
So help us God.'"
- Tom Harkin.

I was 9 years old on the day the trade towers fell, but I remember the events that happened that day quite clearly... I remember doing Math problems when my mother got a phone call from the next store neighbor telling us to turn on the television. I remember seeing the second plane hit the tower... I remember seeing people jump from the buildings before the towers collapsed. I remember the building falling down, and seeing people literally having to run for their lives. I remember in the days to follow as America cried out to God.
In the AOA play this year, the beginning was all about September 11th. And one of my favorite quotes is, "God did not strike against America. He only took away his hand of protection for a moment. And the two planes struck their targets!"

Tomorrow, please remember the people who gave their lives to save others
Rebecca