It was September 11. Nothing exciting was happening. School was already boring by now. I had just arrived in homeroom when I heard a sound that was frightening. Was it sirens? No, it was just the TV. I didnt pay much attention at first but after I got settled I looked to see a plane flying into a building.
I was shocked. A thousand questions began to run through my head-where was this located?, was it ORNL where my Dad works?, or was it an accident? – while at the same time trying to focus on what the reporters were saying. We all know what was unfolding in the next few minutes, the United States of America was attacked by cowards in hopes of destroying the security of our country. Looking back on the morning, how was I supposed to know that these events would change our lives and that of our country? I mean we have all seen pictures of wars on TV but it was always in another country. I never expected for war to be within the United States and for our lives to be in danger. Patriotism is a word I have heard all my life but to me it always meant getting a cute red, white and blue shirt for the fourth of July celebrations or going to the Veterans Day Parade or hearing the old war stories my Granddaddy often tells. To be patriotic had always been to stand respectful during the playing of our national anthem before sporting events or saying the pledge.
How differently would I look on what being truly patriotic really meant as the days and weeks began to unfold. Webster defines patriotism as love and loyal support devoted to ones country. These are only words until you see first hand men and women that are willing to risk their lives to save a stranger. It is an emotion that causes you to act upon a feeling or a thought without considering the danger to yourself in a certain situation. The examples of this have been many from the four planes that were hijacked to the men and women who have left their families to go overseas to fight this war and maintain our safety from terrorism to the millions of people who have worked in New York and Washington to return things to normal. These people are the true meaning of patriotism and should urge each of us to consider that what we say, think and do is the best we have to offer and make sure it counts for the good of our country. I am so glad there are people who are willing to keep this land free and to defend the honor of our grandparents and other relatives who have fought in previous wars so that we might continue our freedom.
The Essay on Wage War United Nations People
Christina Blackmon Prenger Paper No. 4 Draft No. 1 Questioning U. S. Moral Authority to Wage War against Iraq Maggie Gallagher has evidently stated her thoughts and influence on the arguments she has faced regarding the United States having the right to morally wage war against another country that has such an apparent rancor for our own country, such as Iraq. There have been many anti-war ...
All in all my life has not changed extremely much from September 11 but it has given me a better sense of what our flag stands for and the importance of being faithful to the values of our great nation. During the holidays as we gathered with all of our aunts, uncles, cousins and friends we were all thankful to be alive and to be together. There were so many people who had to experience this joyful time without family members and that made our time together even more special. This year the United States will celebrate 226 years as a free country. Let freedom ring throughout the Land Of The Free and the Home Of The Brave!.
