Remembering 9-11

Each year people in the United States remember September 11, 2001. I remember what I was doing when I learned of the airplanes crashing into buildings, I was arriving at work as a waitress for the truck stop in our small town. My oldest son was at Air Force training school after being home for a few days following basic training. My other children were in school. I later learned a friend was on the airplane that went down in Pennsylvania.

There was a lot of anger from the people in the restaurant. My emotions were of concern and fear for my children, especially my oldest son. There was sorrow for the lives lost and for their families, loved ones and friends.

Today as I remember, my emotions are still for my children and grandchildren. September 11, 2001 told me and others in the United States we are not beyond being attacked by other countries or organizations. The safe protective bubble we thought we lived in was popped, and now we realize we are like all the other countries – vulnerable to attack by governments or organizations for whatever reason.

People had a lot of emotions on the day the airplanes were hijacked and sent into buildings. Today, people still have strong emotions. I have always liked the song Alan Jackson wrote right after the tragedy.

Perhaps, I am just a simple country girl.

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