September 11, 2001

9/11

Many tragic things happened that day. Many people were injured and families were separated. On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Often referred to as 9/11, the attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction, triggering major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defining the presidency of George W. Bush. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., including more than 400 police officers and firefighters. September 11, 2001, at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday morning an airplane loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the world trade center. That day America was under attack.  The attackers were Islamic terrorists from Saudi Arabia and several other Arab nations. Reportedly financed by Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda terrorist organization, they were allegedly acting in retaliation for America’s support of Israel, its involvement in the Persian Gulf War and its continued military presence in the Middle East. Some of the terrorists had lived in the United States for more than a year and had taken flying lessons at American commercial flight schools.

Reflection:

This is a really sad thing that happened to everyone. Because deep down we are all just like brothers and sisters. At the end of it all our flag was still there. We will not be beaten together we stand tall. We are proud to be Americans we will not rest until we know everyone is okay. No matter how small. No matter what religion. No matter what race. We live in America so we will fight together.