The day this happened is still fresh in my memory. I remember seeing it on the TV in my 8th grade History class as I was walking in. We sat down, we never got to that days lesson. A few people were talking like normal, we thought it was just a freak accident. Then we saw the second tower hit live on the TV, that's when everything changed for us. We knew something really bad had happened, but we sat there in confusion. We couldn't comprehend why it happened, we couldn't believe it was actually happening. Some people in class started crying, some kids left the room. The teacher let us know his thoughts on it, he talked to us like adults, he didn't try to shield us. Everything changed in an instant, we all came together. The kids in the class that never got along before, started talking to each other. We all came together. America came together that day, it shouldn't have taken that to do it, but people started to show what being an America was all about. For a while, life's small problems didn't matter anymore, what mattered was that we came together to support each other. We supported the EMS, Fire, Police, and the Military. We thanked them for their service, we helped them when we could. These brave men and women gave their lives to help anyone they could. Some are still giving their lives today due to the health complications from this attack. Is important that we teach about this day to today's youth, for it to become a day that "Some people flew some planes into some buildings" is a great diservice and a huge slap in the face to our first responders. If you know any first responders or military members, thank them today, and keep thanking them. Let them know they are appreciated. If you know anyone that was there that day personally, thank them. Anyone here that is a first responder, thank you for you service. I hope that your sacrifices, morals, and integrity will help today's America, not just the youth of today, but all people. I salute you guys.