It is hard to imagine that it was 8 years ago today that the terrible events of September 11th, 2001 changed our lives forever. I will never forget the moment that I learned of the events. I was teaching at the same middle school that I teach at now. I remember the immense fear I felt as the day went on and we learned more about the events. I feared that we were truly at war on our own American soil. I was glued to the news and couldn't get enough information. My heart broke for all of those who lost their lives that day and the families they left behind.
I am so thankful for those who continue to protect the freedoms I have today. While I may not agree with the politics of some of our policies in the past, I am eternally grateful to those men and women who choose to give of themselves to protect America. I hope that I am doing my small part in making America great by supporting and teaching children. It's my small contribution.
I was fortunate to visit the New York State Museum this summer. There was a moving exhibit that remembers the efforts of those after 9/11. It was breathtaking to see some of the artifacts from the clean up effort. The photo above is of a firetruck that was removed from the World Trade Center wreckage. There was a video of a fireman from that company that ran near the truck. It was simply awe inspiring. I am so thankful that I was able to see the exhibit and remember.
Today I remember.
