9/11...Ten Years Later

Photo of a piece of the World Trade Center towers here at Ft. Carson, CO.

It's hard to believe ten years ago today our reality was badly shaken. All of us, who were old enough, remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we saw or heard the tragic news. My husband and I were both at home, he was watching the news and I was getting ready for work, and I happened to walk into the living room to see the second plane hit the south tower. Right then and there was when we all knew for certain that this was no accident. Our beloved country was under attack. Many families and friends lost loved ones, departments lost fellow co-workers including brave EMT's, Fire Fighters, and Police. And due to the reprocussions of those actions that day, we as a country also lost many brave Men and Women in the Military. 

On that very same day and the days to follow humanity rose above and beyond. We witnessed man helping fellow man...EMT's, Fire Fighters, Police, as well as Search and Rescue Dogs, came from other cities, counties, and states to lend a helping hand - it was humanity at it's best. As a country the tragedy united us as one and sparked patriotism in everyone. It also heightened interest in many to join the Military, as my husband said, he wanted to do his part.

Like many others, my heart still aches over the loss of our fellow Americans, none of them deserved to die the way they did nor was it fair for their families and friends to suffer the excruciating pain of their loss.

As this day comes around every year we will always remember the victims who innocently lost their lives. Their families, friends, co-workers, survivors, civilian and Military heroes will forever be in our hearts. We will be reminded of all they gave and how blessed we are to live in this beautiful country of ours the United States of America.