On Sept. 11, 2001 the United States was brought together in tragedy, and united over the lives lost in the World Trade Center in New York City, the
Pentagon and the attempted attack on the White House.
America is divided on politics and many issues but never fails to unite on the day of remembrance. We, though all different, come together to mourn,
and to show that we can, in times of need, stand together. 9/11 brought the country together, made neighbors appreciate each other and gave the country a new sense of pride of what it meant to be an American.
“And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” Words of Lee
Greenwood re-emerged in the wake of 9/11, words that still echo throughout our country today, still inventing what it truly means to be an American, still bringing Americans together 19 years later.
The United States is a country of pride, a country in which we try to value our neighbors and respect all. In the times we are in now, dealing with the
COVID-19 pandemic and police brutality, among many other things, the anniversary of 9/11 should make us stop and think about where we are as a
country and what we could be doing to be better. What can we do to better our country and show respect for the lives lost on this day of remembrance?
We hope all Americans take a day to reflect on this impact of 9/11 that continues to be felt throughout the country each year.
In total 2,977 people lost their lives in the attacks.
● World Trade Center: 2,753
● Pentagon in Washington D.C: 184
● Shanksville, Penn.: 40
They all woke up thinking they would return home to their children, catch up on their favorite show, have dinner with their loved ones. This tragic event not only marked American history, but reminds us how tangible each moment really is. It teaches us to appreciate the everyday things before it becomes a tragic reminder of a finite moment. The impact of their lives will never be forgotten