Remembering 9/11

           12 years ago this day was one of the most saddest and horrific day in the United States of America history. The 9/11 September 11th attack took the lives of thousands of people and left many in great wounds of devastation and trauma. At the time of the attack, I was in math class clueless of what is going on as many of my classmates started to leave class early. By the end of the day, I was the only student remained in the classroom. As I walked out of school, the parking lot of the school was empty like it was a deserted island. As I enter my father's car, he stated to me that there was an attack in New York City, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon.

         12 years later, I want to take the moment to thank the United States of America for giving me the great opportunity to achieve the impossible. This country had blessed me with the freedom to live my life with safety and security. The great opportunities continued for me as I was the first one to graduate from college. With achieving a great education, I am able to be part of the workforce as a Behavioral Counselor with at-risk youth.

          The most important part of this day is to remember this people who lost those lives. Many have lost their lives in the attack. We must remember the individuals who were inside of those buildings and as well as the victims who attempted to help them from firefighters, police officers, and as well as bystanders. We must also pray for their family and as well as the survivors of this unforgettable day.

          We must take the time and remember this day as a day of remembrance rather than focusing on who is responsible for this event. This attack took place and many want to debate who is responsible for it whether the al-Qaida or was it a governmental set-up. Within those years we have focused and we continue to focus on who did it and how it was done. We continue to keep our attention to a minimum on the survivors or the family of the victims. These families are going through trauma of dealing with the lost of their loved one. We must also support the victims by focusing on offering them treatment such medical treatments and counseling.

           9/11 is a day that will always be remembered in United States history. This great country has given us great opportunities to achieve great things such as education and work. We must keep maximize our focus on the victims and less on who is responsible for the attack.