9/11: A Decade Later

JOYCE LAM
Editor in Chief

Ten entire years.
I was in my second grade classroom when the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center occurred. As a seven year-old, it wasn’t hard to imagine two massive airplanes flying into two tall towers. The intensity of this tragic event didn’t really hit hard until a few weeks ago, as we paid tribute to the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
It’s almost impossible to ignore or forget the impact of September 11th, 2001. As I read the many articles published on Yahoo!’s Contributor Network, titled “Remembering 9/11,” tears started streaming down the sides of my face. The emotion of how this one day changed the lives of so many Americans was unimaginable. I couldn’t help but cry each and every time I watched a news program that featured a special story about remembering those who had unfortunately lost their lives that heartbreaking day.
A decade later, America is still in the process of recovering. It’s not easy to overcome the pain of losing loved ones, but I have hope for our country, knowing that one day we will be able to move on. As American citizens, the least we can do is pay respect and honor the men and women who did not deserve to die on that day.
Every day serves as a reminder about how fortunate it is to be an American citizen. Sure, our economy might be in a slight crisis right now (okay, who am I kidding, we are in a huge deficit), but “Remembering 9/11” is of greater importance. If there is one simple, meaningful deed that I can do for my country, it is to carry out my duties as a citizen and be strong for those who are suffering.