<p>My mom woke me up on September 11th and called me downstairs, where at first I thought she was watching a movie. I was in the fifth grade at the time, so it was hard for me to comprehend at first what had happened, and that our World and Country has forever changed. What happened that day, really solidified my desire and patriotism to this country and wanting to serve in it’s military.
We had a moment of silence today at my high school, and my principal read President Bush’s speach. So many people, seem to care but have forgotten about it in California, or at least where I live, and everyday for me it is like waking up with a hole in my heart. It is what keeps me going everyday, to know that I will be able to pay my country back for everything that it has given me, and that I will help to keep it safe.
God Bless America! and Support Our Troops!
respectfully,
usnahopeful</p>