9-11, it used to have only one meaning, the numbers for an emergency call. A decade ago our entire world changed when the United States was struck by terrorists on September 11, 2001. Most of us can remember exactly what we were doing that late summer morning and recall the levels of confusion fear, and sadness our country experienced. Patriot’s Day is a day to remember those who gave their lives in the attack or sacrificed themselves trying to save those who were victimized. It is a day that represents our will to be a free nation and celebrate the lives of all Americans who have sacrificed for all of us on that day and since that day, 9-11. I know I will never forget and respect the words of Winston Churchill, who stated, “If we do not learn from our mistakes in the past we are bound to repeat them”.
Take a moment to reflect on what 9-11 taught us, take time to thank those who protect us, and most importantly those who sacrificed their lives for us.