Many times we catch ourselves complaining about poor school lunches or the dress code and completely taking our freedom for granted. However, on September 11, 2001, many Americans we reminded of our need to protect our freedom.

2,977 innocent people lost their lives on a day that seemed like just another day at the start and then turned into a complete and utter state of terror.

The attacks on 9/11 deeply affected the people who experienced them.

For social studies teacher, Ms. Andrea Brant, flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, PA, hit hard.

“It’s a reminder of the terrorism that exists today. We remember the losses we experienced on that day.”

Although September 11^th is a day notorious for the down fall of the oReginald World Trade Center towers, it is also a day that has brought the United States closer throughout the past 14 years.

Patriot Day is meant to be observed as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. On October 25, 2001 a bill was introduced to make September 11^th a national day of mourning. The bill was passed (unanimously) in the Senate on November 3^rd and was signed on December 18^th.  September 11, 2002 was proclaimed to be the first Patriot Day.

While most students on not have much recollection of the horrific events that took place on 9/11, many of the teachers do.

“I remember that another teacher had told me to turn on the TV and I saw the second tower get hit. However, the principal told us to turn off the TV because it was scaring some of the kids,” stated science teacher, Mr. Goodman.

Since the towers collapsed there have been two memorial fountains, the Freedom Tower, and a flight 93 memorial in Somerset County, PA erected to commemorate the tragedy that struck the US on the day of 9/11/01.