... into the World Trade Center, I knew it was no accident. I was so shocked that I forgot all about being tired, and glued my eyes to the television with full intensity. I immediately began to fear the worst; I imagined planes falling out of the sky everywhere all across America. ... I feared that maybe our city would be targeted next. But most of all, I feared the beginning of a new world war. My fears were confirmed when I heard reports of other planes falling out of the sky. I felt the immediate and utter doom of our nation, and every thing I believed ... only way they have been accust...

• Word Count: 897
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... dad, he won't mind me getting to work a little late." Without rushing around, I proceeded to go about getting ready; however, I didn't know what was happening in the world at that time. The tragic events that were developing would change my life forever. I was the only one up until I started to make myself ... Fire! Fire! Where's the fire truck?" my son shouted and asked in excitement. I laughed and responded, "I don't know, but I"m sure if we keep watching we will see one." Meanwhile, my wife woke up, came into the living room, and asked, "What's all the noise about?" I explained to her...

• Word Count: 598
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... took place on September, 11, 2001. It has been called the worst terrorist attack on the U.S. ever, and everyone will remember where they were and what they were doing. Close to 3,000 people died that day counting the deaths at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center, and the plane that crashed outside of ... hurt other people. You know how you felt and where you were, and even know what you were doing but now it's time to see how others spent their morning. I had a chance to talk to some people as they recalled where they were and what they were doing on the morning of September, 11, 2001. ...

• Word Count: 738
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... will be recapped in the History classes of the future, printed in the textbooks, and researched by countless students for reports. The type of day that will go down in infamy. I remember where I was. I remember what I was doing. I remember when the news came. That day is as vivid as ... between teachers commenced, followed by a frantic turning on of the television. The screen was instantly filled with images of a burning tower. The channels were changed, but the same image appeared on every station. I remember thinking, "What a horrible accident...something mechanical must have happened ...

• Word Count: 1031
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School