September 11th

September 11th, 2001 was the most traumatic event I have ever lived through. This day will forever affect me as well as millions of other Americans. I do not remember much about that day because I try to block it out to the best of my ability. Some memories are not ones we tend to hold on to. All I recall is that I was in fifth grade, and was immediately taken out of school by my mother once the news of the terrorist attacks broke out. I did not lose any loved ones. However, shortly after my cousin was sent over to Iraq to fight. He was gone for a total of three years. Words cannot express how much I missed him over that hard time period. He has returned, and I am so appreciative that he is safe and sound. Through this national hardship, I believe our country has learned to be more cautious and less naive. I hate that millions of lives had to be lost in order for us to learn this lesson. Be that as it may, I am very impressed by our nation's ability to carry on. I am honestly proud to say I am an American.