Remembering 911

As much of the whole world knows today, Osama bin Laden has finally been discovered and ultimately killed. After hiding out for a little over nine years, we finally discovered his where abouts in Pakistan and set out to end two decades worth of evil and terrorism. I find it interesting that yesterday afternoon, possibly while the mission was being executed I visited the World Trade Center Memorial. It is a solemn experience to visit this site where almost a decade ago our country was struck with the evil plan from an evil man. Upon finding out about the death of Osama, a few of us loaded the live streaming of Obama’s speech (Since we don’t have a television). He spoke of "Justice having been done" and "Images of 9/11 seared into our national memory". It was a speech our nation has been waiting to hear for almost a decade. In my opinion today was a day of history. Thousands flocked to Ground Zero to pay their respects and shout praises of American. Many carried around flags, waiving them in the air proudly showing their patriotic love. Still others gave interviews to the dozens of camera crews stationed at various points around Ground Zero. Everywhere I looked news reporters were giving live telecasts about not only the death of Osama, but remembering those who died on 9/11. Everywhere I went it was a fight and a struggle to get through the masses. Although the NYPD were doing their best to keep foot traffic moving while being on high alert, it was impossible due to the thousands who congregated to the site. As I walked around for about an hour I saw people of every ethnicity, from all over the world paying their respects. It was one of the most touching and thoughtful moments of my life. As I was getting ready to leave I decided to walk through the cemetery at St. Paul’s. It was at this point Mayor Rudi Giuliani gave an impromptu speech to a few of us gathered. Speaking once again of justice and freedom. At the end of his speech, a woman carrying an American flag began crying; he hugged her and spoke words unheard by the rest of us gathered around him. Although unknown, it was obvious that his words touched her in a way that was emotionally needed. I left Ground Zero that day very thankful for what I have. Not only do I live in a country where I can do as I please and live the life I want, but there are men and women who are giving their lives every day for us. Just like the men and women who risked their lives to save those a decade ago on 9/11. We should all take this day and remember those who died a decade ago. It was a very humbling experience.