9-11

9-11 is a moment in time that will never be forgotten. The attack on America Happened so fast and unexpected. It truly was a test of our security. Many lives were taken and others ruined. While many could only sit in horror watching, others ran into the line of fire. I believe it opened our eyes to the ultimate dangers of terrorism.
On September 11th 19 Al-Queda terrorists hijacked four airplanes. At 8:46 a.m American Airline, flight 11, was crashed into the World Trade Center's north tower It was shortly followed by United Airlines, flight 175, crashing into the south tower at 9:03 a.m. This was only the beginning of the events that would change the lives of Americans forever. At 9:37 a.m. American Airline, flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon. At 10:03 a.m. United Airlines, flight 93, crashed near Shanksville Pennsylvania. It's Ultimate target is thought to be either the United States Capitol Or the White house. 2,976 lives were lost on that tragic day.
Everyone who lent a hand during 9-11 is a hero. I believe that the victims on flight 93 need to be remembered. They knew that their lives were most likely going to be taken. They voted and made the decision to take action. The men believed to make an attempt at taking control of the plane were Mark Bingham, Todd Beamer, Jeremy Glick, Tom Turnett, Lou Nack, and Donald F. Greene. The passengers and remaining employees on flight 93 made an attempt to take the control back. Even if they wouldn't be able to land the plane, they weren't going to let it reach its destination and kill many more innocent lives.
I woke up that morning later than usual because I was sick. I went upstairs and saw a tower on fire. I was just beginning to ask my grandma what had happened when i saw a plane crash into the other tower. I continued to get ready for school and unwillingly went. Throughout the day the school was quiet. We just watched the news in class an were sent home a few hours later. Te entire event for me seemed unreal, almost like a dream. I couldn't believe something this horrible was taking place.
9-11 was a horrific ordeal. It meant that we had to question our safety. From the change in airports to the war on terrorism, American lives were changed forever. Americans came together to make a choice. A choice in which we deserve the right to feel safe to live our lives free of terrorism.