9/11 Remembrance:
Twenty-three years ago on September 11, 2001, at this time, United States of America came under attack from 19 Al-Queda Terrorists, as they crashed a jet filled with people into the World Trade Center North Tower in New York City. At 9:03, a second jet struck the South Tower and at 9:37 the Pentagon was hit by a third plane. At 9:59 the South Tower collapsed and 8 minutes later Flight 93 crashed in a field in Pennsylvania as passengers attempted to stop the terrorists who were headed for the Capital. At 10:28 the North Tower collapsed. Almost 3,000 people died that morning and in that 2 hour time span, the world as we once knew it, changed forever. It was the first time most of us did not feel safe in our own country and had no idea what would happen next. Brave men and women gave their lives to try to save others and it took months to clear the debris. If you ever have the chance to visit New York City, take the time to visit the 9/11 memorial and museum. It is a life changing experience. As we observe our moment of silence today, please take the time to remember the events of 9/11. Twenty-two years later there are still thousands of families affected by the tragedy. And even though some of you don’t probably realize it, because you are too young to remember or you were not born yet, your lives changed that day as well. At this time I ask everyone to participate in a moment of silence please.