Tuesday, September 17, 2013
The Price We Pay
Every time I read a story about the tragedy that was September 11, I'm always left with unexplainable emotions. September 11, 2001, was a day that will mark history forever. Adam Mayblum tries to paint a clear picture of this day through his eyes and the events that he witnesses. As a first grader, I had little understanding of what exactly had happened that day. The fact that I could go home safely and see my family, was something that was expected. These people, just like us all, were going about their daily lives and never thought whether or not they'd see their loved ones again. Mayblum's story really hits home, for all Americans. He was just one of the few, who survived and got to document what he saw. It's amazing to hear the acts of kindness and heroic things people encountered and took place in. In Mayblum's story, he talks about his trader, Harry Ramos, and how he put his life at stake to save someone else. Although they both ended up dying, it goes to show, that just like Mayblum states towards the end of his story, the terrorist didn't succeed. They tried to bring us down as a nation, but in return only made us more united.
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I do see what you are saying. As a first grader as well, I had almost no understanding. Now, I think back and believe I was very lucky to be able to get home safely, to be able to sleep in my own bed, to know my parents are still with me. Every time I think about that moment, I know that it is a memory that America will never forget, but it is something that we have to forgive in order to move on. To forgive, it brings hope, strength and unity, which is exactly what the United States is all about.
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