September 11th

No one can ever forget the event that happened seven years ago and while it is something to always remember, it's so weird that the impact it had is still almost as profound.  I have to be honest when I say that September 11th, 2001 didn't have that strong of an impact on me.  Yes, it gives me chills whenever I think about the infamous scene of the first plane crashing into the first tower, and I know it was this huge attack against my country, but no one I knew was hurt.  I didn't get to witness it firsthand.  I didn't have anyone around the area that I couldn't get ahold of.  I didn't even know what the World Trade Center was when I heard the announcement at my school.  It's amazing to hear those people's stories and it's pretty cool to watch documentaries about it.  There was this assignment we had to do in my workshop journalism class, all about the news moment that had the greatest impact on me.  I didn't choose September 11th; I chose the space shuttle that exploded on reentry.  I remember what I felt that day, and even though the numbers weren't as large, it's something that is just as big of a disaster.  People were killed, and it's never something that should be taken lightly.  But my heart does go out to those who are still dealing with the consequences of this day's anniversary.