September 11th

I remember that fateful day in September day as if it were yesterday. It was just a regular day for me and for those going to school and work. I was in homeroom and I was already exhausted, counting the seconds, hoping for the day to end. All of a sudden, Mr. Coleman the Principal screamed in a grating tone that something horrible had happened, but no one paid attention to him as they carried …

…If we come away with anything positive from these terrorist actions, it’s that we should appreciate what we have been given to its fullest, because you never know when your last day will arrive. We need to appreciate the people we love because we may not have them by our side always. Although September 11th is a day of mourning, it is also a day to remind us to savour the most precious things.