Remembering 9/11
“Adam! Pick your head up and pay attention!”
Ms. Harson quickly snapped at me. I was currently losing my frequent morning battle to stay awake and pay attention in my 7:45 am Algebra class. Picking my head up off the desk I wondered if I was going to be able to make it through another bland morning at Jamestown High.
But this was not going to be an ordinary Algebra class. This tragic Tuesday would take a part in shaping our country and the history the American people.
Today, I had a hard time believing that it has been 10 years since I sat in my classroom, glued to the TV all morning, stunned at what I was seeing unfold.
I was touched by the way that some of my fellow fraternity brothers decided to spend their Sunday morning, remembering September 11th. Led by Kevin Young, these men (and one lady) spent the morning partaking in a symbolic act honoring the firefighters that gave their life that day.
Kevin, Connor, Steve, and Sara climbed 110 flights of stairs on a nearby fire escape, symbolizing NYC firefighters climbing the Trade Towers to save the lives of others.
Seeing my friends climb these stairs was touching to me and I hope these pictures can help you remember and honor those Americans that were lost 10 years ago. Thanks to Kevin, Connor, Steve, Sara, and Charlie for honoring them!
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