September 11, 2011...ten years later

It was hard to imagine what the world would be like ten years from September 11th 2001, yet somehow here we are, at least most of us. As I drove into the studio today I heard many patriotic songs, people recalling the day, and remembering those who were lost. As a measly little 13 year-old 8th grader I don't know if I truly was able to grasp the true consequences of that day ten years ago. As time has progressed and we've seen the world change all I can hope for is something better. Things are changing, maybe for the better, but sometimes I find it hard to believe so. We are losing soldiers daily, our friends, neighbors, family, for what? I challenge you to examine what it means to be American, be proud of our history and our future, support the ones battling overseas, but also pray (or whatever it might be that you do) to bring them home, safe and sound. Although this might seem a ramble and maybe not so related to my professional project or internship I can see many ways in which it is. One large ingredient in a quality community is the strength and character of the citizens who live there, people are what this world revolves around. Without those risking their lives on a daily basis, fighting for our freedom, the idea of a community might not even exist. We might not be able to sit and analyze, decide for ourselves what we want our communities to be like, it might have been decided for us. I support my troops and send love to their families. Thank you for fighting for me, for giving me this life I love and giving me the freedom to become what I chose in life. God bless America we will never forget 9-11-01