On the 13th anniversary of the tragedy that was 9/11/2001, the threat of terror was more real than it has been since that faithful day. I remember sitting in Ms. Roof's 2nd grade class when the news came over the intercom for the teachers to check their e-mails regarding a "situation." The next thing I remember is sitting in Extended Day Care and my dad coming to pick me up, and me asking if my uncle Kevin was ok. That was the day the world changed. Today I'm thankful for freedom.
To this day, even after being to Ground Zero, the videos, the sights, and anything related to that day make me shiver.
I remember sitting in the movie theater on May 1st, 2011 when we heard that Osama Bin Ladin had been killed. The thrill that had come through the theater had and will forever change my outlook on American Pride.
So today I'm thankful for the friends and family that proudly serve me and this country bravely every day. To my grandparents, my cousins, my uncle, my friends, my parents friends. I thank you. We would not be here today if it were not for your sacrifice.
Whatever the next few days, months, years contain. I will always be Proud to be an American.
Take each day for what it's worth. Look at the bright side. Be thankful that you are here today, because I PROMISE you there are people who would love to be in your place right now.
Think about it,
LG
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